Are you looking for a stylish hot rod with a powerful V8 under the hood, a kicking sound system and some truly custom features? If so, check out this 1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod from Newton, Massachusetts. 1930s and 1940s Ford have always made great hot rod platforms because of their iconic appearance and simple-to-modify nature. Today’s example comes with a 455-horsepower 383ci V8, a custom chrome grille and front bumper, and so much more for you to take in. Quick, talk to us via DM, email, phone, pigeon, whatever takes your fancy because we suspect that this red beauty won’t hang around for long.
This 1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod likely started off as a Ford Deluxe two-door business coupe. But, with its all-steel body and fenders, it’s received a comprehensive makeover. For starters, the red paint is a Dodge Viper Red shade with subtle ‘shadow flames’ made via the base and clear coat. Then, you’ll find shaved, smoothed, nosed and decked body panels, a one-piece hood with reverse lift and auto latch, and a set of Frenched headlights. The custom chrome grille and bumper assembly adds to the alluring face of this hot rod as you move your eyes upwards and note its one-piece curved-glass windshield. The fenders and running boards have been smoothed as well, with seamless body fitment, while the radius door edges and custom smooth-fit sport mirrors continue this overall theme of meticulous fit and finish. The door handles have been shaved with remote control access, while the rear deck has been smoothed as well. There’s even a drop-down license plate. Meanwhile, the whole thing rides on Budnik polished billet wheels that are 16 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. Now, let’s check out the custom tan/distressed leather interior of this 1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod. We’ve got features such as wool carpeting, a center console with full power controls, Vintage Air heating and air conditioning, power windows, VDO white-faced gauges,. A Sony high-end head unit, and a full suite of Kicker tweeters, mids, woofers, multiple amps and passive crossovers. Yes, this vehicle is truly ready to hit the streets running.
And run it will, with a meaty 383ci V8 that pumps out 455 horsepower and has a Holley 4 barrel carburetor plus electric choke. An automatic transmission with electric transmission cooler sends drive to the rear axle. Then, there’s power rack and pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension with the rear suspension from a Jaguar, polished and plated quad coilover shocks, and power 4-wheel disc brakes.
The 1937 Ford line-up hit the streets as a refresh of the preceding Model 48. It was offered in a variety of body styles, and is known as one of the most popular cars for hot-rodding to this day. Case in point, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Hot Rod from Coast 2 Coast. Starting off as a 2-door car, this car has been comprehensively hand-formed from a 1939 Ford fiberglass body by Coast 2 Coast, and features a host of enhancements. From a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 from arch-rivals Chevy, to a GM 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission and a plushly reupholstered Fawn Beige leather interior, this hot rod is a fine cruiser that will brighten up the darkest of days.
In 1937, Ford debuted its update on the popular Model 48. This era is commonly called the 1937 Ford, and it ran between 1937 and 1940. Here, Ford debuted an all-new 136ci V8 at the entry level of the range, but kept the 221ci unit unchanged. The Blue Oval also offered buyers many body styles, including coupes, convertibles, sedans, coupe utilities, station wagons and vans. Furthermore, the 1937 Ford range was also sold in Australia, as well as assembled in Romania and Latvia. Ford sure was going places. Today, cars of this vintage have usually been turned into restomods and hot rods, but it’s not hard to find relatively true-to-stock examples. Case in point, this 1939 Ford Deluxe that’s for sale in Oak Hill, Florida right now. It’s got just over 70,000 miles on its 221ci Flathead V8, and comes with a 3-speed manual transmission. We’re also told that the car has been repainted.
The 1940 Ford range came in various body styles, including two and four-door sedans, coupes, convertibles, station wagons, coupe utilities and even a utility van. Typically, in Ford parlance, the term Tudor referred to a two-door variant, usually a sedan or station wagon. So, as you can glean, this 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Hot Rod is a two-door machine, but that’s not all. You see, this Morgan Hill-based car has received a thorough makeover, including a more potent powerplant, a searing red coat of Viper Red paint, a refurbished interior and so much more. Plus, it’s traveled just 3,150 miles since then, making it a fine vintage Ford to add to your life, especially as it’s pretty comfortable and easy to drive with all those upgrades under its belt.
What have we got here? Is it KITT, then? Well, not quite. It’s the exact model of Shelby Mustang used for the 2008 reboot of Knight Rider – the GT500KR. Contrary to belief, KR actually means King of the Road. It’s a term that pays homage to the original 1968 GT500KR, a fearsome, Cobra Jet toting machine. Today’s 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR features a supercharged Modular V8 under the hood to really get your pulse racing. In case that isn’t enough, this 1,400-mile machine from Iowa also has the Shaker 1000 audio system, Shelby GT500KR forged wheels and even a carbon fiber rear spoiler and front splitter. You’d better not waste any time, then. Only 1,712 units were made, by the way.
From the vintage first-generation F-Series of 1948 to today’s fourteenth generation, Ford’s famous family of pickup trucks is a success story for books, case studies and more. It’s redefined the bar for a pickup truck countless times, and even caught the attention of Carroll Shelby. Even though the great man is no more, there are Shelby F-150s around, like this current-generation 2023 Ford F-150 Shelby from Yucalpa, California. With just 12,500 miles on the clock and a V8 under the hood, this could be the ideal half-ton truck for someone with a family who needs the versatility of a pickup. Join us as we take you through its essence, but if you want to look no further, just get in touch ASAP.
This 1969 Ford Bronco Restomod combines the iconic styling of the first-generation Bronco with modern performance and thoughtful upgrades that improve comfort and usability. Finished in white with a black interior and a contrasting black removable hardtop, the truck maintains the classic early Bronco aesthetic while benefiting from a fully modern drivetrain. Power comes from a 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote V8 producing approximately 480 horsepower, paired with a 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission and a capable 4x4 drivetrain. With its blend of vintage design and contemporary mechanicals, this Bronco delivers significantly improved performance and drivability compared to the original while retaining the character that made these early SUVs so desirable.
Now here’s a hot rod that’s true to the term to a tee. This 1934 Chevrolet Coupe Hot Rod may have started life off as a Chevrolet Standard when it was new, but it’s now been customized to such an extent, that scant little of its previous life exists. Chevys and Fords from the 1920s and 1930s are extremely popular as hot rod platforms because of their appearance, construction and ease of turning into something truly artistic. This particular car is now up for grabs in Port St. Lucie, Florida and packs a massive 502ci Chevy Big Block under the hood…well, what of the hood is left, because the engine is now partially exposed for all and sundry to see. The car rocks an autobox, rear-wheel drive and has just 20,000 miles on it.
Ford’s Model A was tasked with taking over the mantle from the wildly popular Model T. Introduced for the 1927 model year, it indeed had a yeoman task ahead, which it admirably tackled and conquered. In just five years, over 4.8 million units found homes. They were made in a variety of body styles including two-door (Tudor) saloons, four-door (Fordor) saloons, station wagons, coupes, taxicabs, delivery vans, convertibles and more. Today, these vintage Fords have found a niche as restomod platforms, as well as of course, the finely-restored true-to-original form vehicles. This 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Hot Rod is of the former, and it’s available in Panama City Beach, Florida. With just under 41,000 miles on it, this car comes with air conditioning, an automatic gearbox, a 350ci V8 and more things that make it easier to drive more often.
The 1932 Ford line-up came in, well, 1932, and was offered in various body styles. Naturally, as time passed by, the cars found themselves the subject of resto-modding, and that’s where things get interesting. You see, the vintage styling of these old Fords, paired with their platform and ease of customization meant that they would easily become hot rods. Take this 1932 Ford Dearborn Deuce as a prime example. Doesn’t it look like it’s straight out of a Warner Brothers cartoon? In fact, if you grew up in the era of Warner Brothers cartoons, you can almost hear the Looney Tunes theme playing to the background of this car’s photos. But, this car is anything but cartoonish. It’s a fine hot rod that packs a 396ci Big Block bored 30 over to a mammoth 408ci. A Tremec 5-speed manual transmission is tasked with sending power to the rear wheels, yes, you’ve got to know how to drive stick to enjoy this car. Thankfully, its red leather interior with air conditioning and Bluetooth will soon win you over. If you want to take on this beast, it’s got 6,591 miles on the clock and resides in Vacaville, California.
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