1940 Ford Custom Deluxe Coupe — “Le Cobre”

Vehicle Located in MA

Few cars carry a story quite like this one. This 1940 Ford Custom Deluxe Coupe, affectionately named “Le Cobre,” is a genuine one-of-a-kind rolling piece of American custom-car history. Its journey began in 1956, when an East Bridgewater, Massachusetts craftsman poured 900 painstaking hours into shaping a foreign-inspired, two-seat coupe built entirely from American parts. After decades of evolution and a long slumber off the road, the car was rediscovered in 1994 by its current owner, who commissioned a full restoration and layered in his own imaginative touches. The result is an exquisite, endlessly detailed custom that turns heads and sparks conversation wherever it travels — always garaged, beautifully sorted, and ready for its next devoted caretaker.

Engine & Performance

Rebuilt 351 cubic-inch Mercury V8 delivering smooth, dependable power
4-barrel Edelbrock 600 CFM carburetor for crisp throttle response
Distinctive custom Bat Wing air cleaner sourced from an early Cadillac — a true conversation piece under the hood
FMX Cougar automatic transmission for relaxed, effortless cruising
3.50 gear ratio paired with a new John’s rear-end 3rd member
Modern 12-volt electrical system with alternator for reliable starting
Approximately 5,000 miles covered on the completed build
Drivetrain showed 28,000 miles at the time of installation
Runs, drives, and handles very well

Exterior

Striking Jade Metallic 2-stage paint in very nice overall condition (has yet to be sanded and buffed — room to take the finish even further)
All panels line up beautifully, with chrome throughout in excellent condition
Wurth’s Custom 25 Bullet grille and elegant Swan outside mirrors
Shaved door handles with custom door poppers expertly integrated into the mini fender grilles
An extraordinary blend of hand-selected donor styling cues:
- 1950 Chevrolet cowl
- 1953 Henry J roof and back window
- 1950s Oldsmobile Fiesta windshield
- 1937 Nash rear fenders
- Ford front fenders stretched 10 inches and flared
- 1961 Dodge Coronet headlights
- Frenched 1950 Pontiac taillights
- 1957 Corvette bumpers, reversed front-to-back and back-to-front
Rides on brand-new Yokohama tires mounted to custom-painted steel wheels with Spider Chrome inserts and trim rings

Interior

Grey cloth bucket seats sourced from a Pontiac Sunbird, in excellent condition with no rips or tears
Power tilt steering topped by a beautiful Superior Wood steering wheel
New Classic Instrument gauges for clean, modern readouts
Fresh wiring harness throughout
Ford Mustang retro AM/FM stereo radio with Aux connection and integrated Tom Tom GPS, housed in a modified Thunderbird console
Custom blue interior lighting for standout ambiance
Full spare mounted securely behind the seats
Headliner in excellent condition

Suspension & Chassis

Professionally modified 1979 Mercury Cougar frame, shortened 41 inches and narrowed 12 inches
Power brakes for confident, easy stopping
Very clean undercarriage reflecting the care this build has received
Dual Flowmaster exhaust that sounds fantastic
Composed, enjoyable road manners

Additional Info

One-of-a-kind custom build with documented history dating back to 1956
Original 1956 magazine article included — read the full “Le Cobre” story
Full restoration and continued custom development under current ownership since 1994
Very clean trunk compartment featuring an all-aluminum fuel cell setup
Custom battery cover among the many thoughtful details
Always garaged and very well maintained
A genuine show-stopping conversation piece wherever it goes
Stored in Massachusetts with a clean title in the owner’s name
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This is a truly singular opportunity to own a fully realized, one-of-a-kind custom with authentic provenance stretching back nearly 70 years.

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