All early Ford V-8s are treasured by their owners and admired for their beauty. Some models, however, have engendered a wide and perennial following. Among these are the 1932 “Deuce” coupes and roadsters and the 1936 roadster. The favorites among 1940s Fords are surely the 1940 coupes and convertibles.

Like the Deuces and ’36 Fords, the 1940 models have always been popular with the rodding community. This car is a prime example of the street rod genre, with subtle modifications made to it so that it looks almost entirely stock both inside and out.

Its power comes from a 283-cubic inch small block from a 1965 Chevy that has been outfitted with a mild cam, which drives its eight-inch Ford axle through a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. It has power front disc brakes, drum brakes at the rear, air conditioning, and a Walker radiator. The original radio is located in the stock dashboard, and the car has directional signals and seat belts. It has also been converted to 12 volts, with the battery in the luggage compartment. The tires are Coker Classic whitewalls, with the 235/75R15s in the rear combining with 195/75R15 fronts to give it a very slight rake.

The car is finished in royal blue and has a matching convertible top and medium brown interior. It presents quite well and comes with an album of the rotisserie restoration and mechanical build. This Ford Convertible Custom is a true sleeper for the street.