Here’s a custom-built classic that makes a statement: a 1940 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet turned head-turning street rod with just 5,518 miles under its fiberglass-lifted belt.
This isn’t your average resto job – it’s a no-expense-spared creation by West Coast Classics, built from the ground up on a custom frame topped with a “Wescott” fiberglass body and steel hood. It’s got the timeless lines of a 1940 Ford, streamlined into a modern street rod marvel.
Under the Hood & Performance
Power comes courtesy of a Ford 302 ci V8 (circa ’87 – ’91, E7TE block), backed by a rock-solid C4 automatic transmission and a Ford 8-inch rear end with a 3.00:1 ratio. The 302 gets upgraded with an Edelbrock 600 cfm 4-barrel carb with electric choke, all tucked into an engine bay so tidy it looks ready for the show field. Rounding it out: dual exhaust with FlowMaster tips, power steering to cut the corners easy, power front discs (with drums in back), plus modern touches like a sway bar, steel floorboards, and fiberglass running boards.
Show-Ready Presentation
Its dramatic look starts with a blackout-face: show-quality black paint that’s deep and flawless. Setting it off: a one-piece lift-off Carson soft top in classic Hartz cloth. Wheels are period-correct American Racing alloys – 15-inchers front and rear – wrapped in Pirelli rubber (185/60R15 front, 235/70R15 rear). Inside, a classy tan interior is punctuated by a banjo-style steering wheel and a custom shifter, fitting the aesthetic of an old-school hot rod with a modern twist.
Seller’s Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this no expense spared 1940 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet Custom Street Rod built on a custom frame with a ‘Wescott’ fiberglass body and steel hood and with a Ford 302ci V8 engine matched to a C4 Automatic Transmission and Ford 8″ rear end with modern upgrades including Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning, Door Poppers and Power Windows! The top is a removable one-piece Carson top finished in Hartz Cloth. The exterior is finished in a show quality Black paint finish.
Specs include:
- Ford 302ci V8 (1987-1991 engine # E7TE)
- Stock Heads
- Edelbrock 1406 4 barrel carb (Carb #: 1406 0676)
- Electric choke
- 600 cfm
- 3 Speed Automatic Transmission (# D4DP 7006 – AA_
- Front Suspension: Independent
- Rear Suspension: Leaf Spring
- Ford 8 Rear End
- Open Differential (Casting date: 5H5)
- Ratio: 3.00:1
- Front Power Disc Brakes
- Rear Power Drum Brakes
- Dual Exhaust – FlowMaster
- Front Wheels: American Racing 15
- Rear Wheels: American Racing 15
- Front Tires: Pirellis 185/60R1
- Rear Tires: Pirellis 235/70R15
- Sway Bars are New
- Floor Boards are Steel
- Running Boards are Fiber Glass
- Custom Shifter
- Lift Off Carson Top
- Banjo Steering Wheel
Vehicle Details
Location: Torrance, California, United States
This 1940 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet doesn’t just catch stares – it ignites them. A street-rod masterpiece that balances vintage lines with modern performance, it’s ready for shows, cruises, or that long stretch of open highway.
What’s your next move – is this the hot rod you’ve been waiting for?