1940 Chevrolet Rat Rod
350 Small Block Chevy V8 | 3-Speed Automatic | Weathered Patina Finish | Mustang II Front Suspension
| Lot # | 5067 |
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| Location | Georgetown , DE 19947 |
| Seller | Private |
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6851 |
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Small 350 |
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3 speed automatic |
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Panting |
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Black & orange |
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21KC113665 |
Built to Break the Rules – This 1940 Chevy Rat Rod Has the Right Attitude
Some builds are polished. Some are perfect. And then there are trucks like this 1940 Chevrolet Rat Rod — built with raw personality, old-school craftsmanship, and the kind of stance that turns heads everywhere it goes. From the weathered patina exterior to the aggressive rake and exposed small block Chevy powerplant, this truck doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is: a true hot rod built to drive, enjoy, and make people smile.
Under the hood sits a strong-running 350 small block backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission and breathing through a double-barrel Edelbrock carb with a Mother Thumper cam that gives this Chevy the sound every hot rodder wants to hear. The truck rides on a Mustang II front suspension with front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, front and rear spring suspension, and a Ford Ranger six-cylinder rear end. Recent upgrades include new Coker tires, new exhaust and mufflers, and a new master brake cylinder. The cab has been channeled 12 inches over a rust-free 1939 frame, giving the truck its killer low stance and unmistakable Rat Rod presence.
Inside, the black and orange interior keeps the vintage hot rod vibe alive with simple, functional styling that fits the personality of the build perfectly. The patina exterior pairs beautifully with the truck’s stripped-down attitude and old-school custom feel. Showing 6,851 miles, this Rat Rod delivers the kind of driving experience that takes you back to the golden age of grassroots hot rodding — loud, mechanical, unapologetic, and fun.
This isn’t a trailer queen or a cookie-cutter build. It’s the kind of Rat Rod that gets attention at every gas station, cruise night, and local show. If you’ve been looking for an old-school custom with attitude, character, and the right stance, this 1940 Chevy delivers exactly that.
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Rat Rod fans, take a closer look at this 1940 Chevy Rat Rod! Powered by a 350 Small Block V8 with a Mother Thumper cam, Mustang II front suspension, channeled cab, and riding on a rust-free 1939 frame, this truck delivers the look, sound, and attitude hot rodders love.
The bidding is active, but opportunities to own a completed custom build like this don’t come around often. If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now is the time to jump in before this unique Rat Rod finds a new home.