This is a 210 2-dr. sedan, and the trim tag says it was manufactured in L.A. It spent its whole life in California and Oregon, until it made its way east around 2002. The records with the car go as far back as 1979 and show that it ran 2x4's at one time (now has a single Holley). It was raced in D/Gas, and it has all its original factory sheet metal.
The I-beam is not a kit; it came from a '51 Chevy pickup and the installation is professional. The car goes down the road beautifully, runs straight, and rides well. It has a strong engine with all the right parts, including an Isky roller, roller rockers, fenderwell headers, race-prepped Buick TH400, original roll bar, and there's a clutch pedal still in it from when it ran a 4-speed. Paint is about 40 years old, but still very presentable, a little thin where they buffed some lettering off. This is a street-legal car; you can go nostalgia racing, drive it to cruise nights, or both. It's the real deal; there are original timing slips from Lions Drag strip that have stayed with car. A straight and solid hot rod. $28,500.
The I-beam is not a kit; it came from a '51 Chevy pickup and the installation is professional. The car goes down the road beautifully, runs straight, and rides well. It has a strong engine with all the right parts, including an Isky roller, roller rockers, fenderwell headers, race-prepped Buick TH400, original roll bar, and there's a clutch pedal still in it from when it ran a 4-speed. Paint is about 40 years old, but still very presentable, a little thin where they buffed some lettering off. This is a street-legal car; you can go nostalgia racing, drive it to cruise nights, or both. It's the real deal; there are original timing slips from Lions Drag strip that have stayed with car. A straight and solid hot rod. $28,500.
An original unrestored survivor I bought out of Tennessee, with a solid body and really crummy old black paint. When I got it, it had been sitting indoors since parked in 1962. It was somebody's old hot rod during the 50's, and it still has miscelleaneous chrome junk on it to prove it...including the funky extra taillights below the stock ones. I have no idea why they are there. Somewhere along the line, this car got a later 100 hp 8BA flathead to replace the stock 85 hp 59AB engine. We got it running very easily, and we were dumfounded at how nice the engine sounds...it's whisper quiet and doesn't smoke. Brakes are now all redone with new wheel cylinders, brake lines, a dual reservoir master cylinder, and we also replaced all the hoses, belts, wires, plugs, had the radiator boiled; we also rebuilt the carburetor and fuel pump, and the gas tank has been cleaned out, sloshed, and coated. We installed a new dual exhaust system with Smitty mufflers and it sounds great. The generator is all rebuilt and the car is now converted to 12V, and we did a lot of rewiring. In also has 4 new wide whitewall Diamond Back radials. It has a black and white custom interior that is useable as is, but it needs a top. Restore it or drive it. A solid '40 convertible for $38,000
Jim Inglese, North Branford, CT Phone: 203-623-0659 Call anytime before 9 pm Eastern time
I buy, sell, collect, and drive mostly 1940 Fords and 1948-'52 Ford F1 pickups, but everything is of interest to me. All of my cars are solid, original, unmolested vehicles. The honest, original "survivor" cars hold a special fascination that cannot be duplicated by a restored car. Well-preserved original cars are special; there's something very attractive about a car that has survived the years with paint that shows some patina, and maybe even an original interior.
A lot of my cars and trucks have been pulled out of barns or storage facilites, often not in in running condition. Anything I buy is always a good solid car, or I won't buy it. I like to resurrect the forgotten ones, and I search all over the country for the right cars.
A lot of my cars and trucks have been pulled out of barns or storage facilites, often not in in running condition. Anything I buy is always a good solid car, or I won't buy it. I like to resurrect the forgotten ones, and I search all over the country for the right cars.
This is a very original unrestored car I would really like to keep, but I can't keep everything. I'm sure that someday, I'll be sorry I sold this car. It's "keeper" quality and a real nice driver on the road.
One of the best things about this car is that it still has its original Ford factory mohair interior, which is in very nice original condition, with flip-down opera seats in back. Somebody put dual exhaust on it somewhere along the line, which is the only departure from stock. It reminds me of an old moonshine car: a plain black '40 Ford coupe with a dual exhaust. All it needs is a moonshine tank in the trunk.
I don't know how many Opera Coupes were made, but this is the first one I've ever owned, so I know they are not very plentiful. Everything works on this car except the clock and interior light, and it has a working heater (there is an accessory cowl-mount antenna but no radio). It is very original except for a 60's repaint that's showing its age just a little, but the black lacquer still looks great. Overall, it's a very attractive '40 coupe and a super driver with a smooth, quiet running engine; needs nothing. $29,500
One of the best things about this car is that it still has its original Ford factory mohair interior, which is in very nice original condition, with flip-down opera seats in back. Somebody put dual exhaust on it somewhere along the line, which is the only departure from stock. It reminds me of an old moonshine car: a plain black '40 Ford coupe with a dual exhaust. All it needs is a moonshine tank in the trunk.
I don't know how many Opera Coupes were made, but this is the first one I've ever owned, so I know they are not very plentiful. Everything works on this car except the clock and interior light, and it has a working heater (there is an accessory cowl-mount antenna but no radio). It is very original except for a 60's repaint that's showing its age just a little, but the black lacquer still looks great. Overall, it's a very attractive '40 coupe and a super driver with a smooth, quiet running engine; needs nothing. $29,500
You probably store your cars during the winter or let them sit for periods of time in the summer when it's humid. Humidity, dampness, and moisture are sometimes unavoidable, and they can create an awful mildew s smell...not to mention pitting the chrome on engine parts.
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If you own any collector cars, here's something you may find very helpful:
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1957 Chevy ex- Gasser
1940 Ford DeLuxe Opera Coupe
They get fresh brake work and whatever else they need to become running and driving cars again. I like to take them only to the next level from how they sat in storage (or in a field), which is to make them run and drive again. If any major parts are missing, I always locate those parts and either put them on or supply them with the car. Once a car or truck is running and relatively complete, I'm done. Then it's somebody else's turn, and they can take it to whatever level they want...or drive it the way it is.
Some cars that I buy are already good drivers when I get them, and they may even be an older restoration. If any car I have for sale needs anything, you will know. I try to eliminate any surprises.
I also have a weakness for fast cars, muscle cars, '65-'66 Mustangs, and hot rods of every kind. Right now, here's what I have for sale:
Some cars that I buy are already good drivers when I get them, and they may even be an older restoration. If any car I have for sale needs anything, you will know. I try to eliminate any surprises.
I also have a weakness for fast cars, muscle cars, '65-'66 Mustangs, and hot rods of every kind. Right now, here's what I have for sale:
1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible
This is a real nice early-style hot rod. It has a '39 body (notice windshield), dual-carb flathead that starts every time, 4" dropped axle, and 16" wheels with early Packard rims on the rear to push the wheels out closer to the fenders. It sits on a nice rake.
This is a very straight car with an excellent body that has already been off the frame. The frame was completely sand-blasted and coated with gray epoxy, and the entire chassis has been reconditioned: suspension, brakes, brake lines, fuel line, and exhaust system. We also just put in all new glass and window seals.
The modifications on this car are the dropped axle, conversion to tube-type shocks, an Edmunds two-deuce intake, Packard rear rims, and the battery has been recessed into the firewall. It's been converted to 12 volts with positive ground. It still needs an interior, but it has a very nice original mohair seat, so it can be driven as is. This is a car you can drive now while you work on it.
The '39 body is identivcal to the '40 body, except it has a crank-out windshield. It will take the '39 roof-mounted wipers (which are not there). The body also has its original working cowl vent, so there will be no shortage of fresh air.
This is a very straight car with an excellent body that has already been off the frame. The frame was completely sand-blasted and coated with gray epoxy, and the entire chassis has been reconditioned: suspension, brakes, brake lines, fuel line, and exhaust system. We also just put in all new glass and window seals.
The modifications on this car are the dropped axle, conversion to tube-type shocks, an Edmunds two-deuce intake, Packard rear rims, and the battery has been recessed into the firewall. It's been converted to 12 volts with positive ground. It still needs an interior, but it has a very nice original mohair seat, so it can be driven as is. This is a car you can drive now while you work on it.
The '39 body is identivcal to the '40 body, except it has a crank-out windshield. It will take the '39 roof-mounted wipers (which are not there). The body also has its original working cowl vent, so there will be no shortage of fresh air.
1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
This truck belongs to a friend of mine, and I can send more pictures. It's unbelievably nice; asking price is $32,000, and it cost a LOT more than that to build. This is a top shelf, professionally built, show-level vehicle throughout. feel free to contact me for more pictures and details.
This car has its original floors and trunk floor, and a very nice original '40 Deluxe dash. The body is in epoxy primer; there are no hidden surprises and no rust to fix anywhere. There will be no disappointments with this car. You might find a cheaper '40 coupe, but you won't find a better one for $26,500.
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My friend's 1955 Ford F100 Pickup