Used 1940 Ford Club Coupe for sale in San Jose, CA

Beautiful 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Club Coupe A high-quality restoration with just over 7,800 miles A beautiful, well-sorted, extremely straight car with high quality tan paint that is smooth and shiny and still looks stunning. Stands out as a “near original” with some of the 50s look that is very popular now. Tastefully upgraded for looks, safety and drivability, this 40 Ford Convertible is a very solid original that has been restored and treated with respect. It could easily be transformed back to “original” with minimal effort. In addition to a recently rebuilt engine, features include freshly chromed bumpers and bumper guards, and a new grille guard with recently polished stainless trim and nice glass all around; new dual outside mirrors, bright LED glass tail lights and front and rear seat belts (for safety); newly restored Ford Deluxe hub caps, chrome beauty rings and maroon colored rims wrapped in new 15-inch Diamond Back Classic white wall radial tires -- 195's up front and 235's at the rear give it a great looking stance and smooth ride. Has a new vacuum-powered LeBaron Bonney tan canvas convertible top and custom boot with glass zip down rear window. Inside are a newly restored dash, steering wheel and heater, and a new tan LeBaron Bonney vinyl interior with custom high quality carpets to match. Even the trunk has been restored with a new rubber mat and upholstered panels, spare tire cover and carpet. The original tube radio, windup clock and water-based heater have been restored and are fully functional. Not only does this restored Ford look good, it runs like a champ as well. Open the hood to find a recently rebuilt1948 Ford 59AB Flathead engine (24-stud, 221 ci, 85-hp) with approximately 7,800 miles, converted to 1940 appearance with chrome engine dress-up kit; NOS 1950s era Offenhauser finned aluminum high compression heads - sanded and polished; Edmund's 2x2 aluminum intake with new dual Holley/Ford 94 carburetors; new aluminum air cleaners and copper and brass fuel fittings and lines; polished aluminum fuel pressure regulator and gauge; auxiliary electric fuel pump with on/off switch; a newly converted 12-volt electrical system featuring a PowerMaster alternator, plus an upgraded Pertronix electronic distributor and external coil conversion for reliable, fast starts, hotter ignition spark and brighter lights; new ceramic coated dual exhaust, including high quality glass-pack mufflers; James Durant mono-leaf springs front and rear to lower and soften the ride; sway bars; new Gabriel Classic gas powered shocks front and rear with upgraded mounting conversion; 4:10 rear axle ratio and rebuilt 3 speed manual transmission. All and all, this is a beautifully restored 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Club Coupe that looks and runs great. Extensive parts and labor receipts available on request. Engine (rebuild w/approx. 7,800 mi.): New 12-volt electrical system (including conversion of gauges, heater motor, lights) New 12-volt Optima battery with custom Ford 6-volt battery cover New 90 amp Powermaster PowerGen single wire, chrome alternator (generator-look) New 12-volt Pertronix distributor and Flame Thrower coil New Walker radiator and high flow Bob Drake water pumps for cool engine temp New mechanical fuel pump, pressure regulator and chrome gauge New 12-volt electric fuel pump (near gas tank w/fuel filter) New Ford/Holley 94 carburetors (2) Professionally cleaned and coated fuel tank and new brass fuel lines New clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, throw out and pilot bearings Re-built 3-speed transmission (manual column shift) Re-built 12-volt Ford starter motor New rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders New bright LED tail lights and turn signals (for safety) New oil pressure sending unit Interior: New LeBaron Bonney upholstery, including front and rear seats, door panels and carpets New custom trunk interior, including upholstered panels, carpeted floor and spare tire cover Repainted dashboard and heater, and restored gauges (modified for 12-volts) Restored and repainted original steering wheel Restored original wind up clock New interior glove box, and new front seat and trunk rubber floor mats Added new turn signal switch (with 12-volt flasher and wiring harness) Restored & upgraded original tube radio and speaker (with added under seat bass speakers) Added hidden amplifier (under rear seat), volume control and iPhone cable (w/charging capability) for high quality audio playback Added new front and rear seat belts New clutch, brake and accelerator pedals Restored vacuum-powered convertible top cylinders Exterior: New LeBaron Bonney convertible top and custom boot New Diamond Back WW tires; new chrome hub caps, beauty rings and repainted rims New custom dual exhaust and muffler system (ceramic coated) Newly painted and detailed undercarriage New front grill guard and bumper end caps New rear bumper guards New 6-inch Unity fog lamps New locking gas cap and rubber gasket New V8 trunk badge