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1940 Ford Deluxe Opera Coupe<\/h1>\n

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Opera Coupe is a museum-quality, all-steel original that presents in exceptional condition throughout. Owned by its current caretaker since 2022 and driven fewer than 200 miles, this rare and desirable Opera Coupe combines authentic pre-war character with remarkable preservation and show-level presentation. From its immaculate engine compartment to its as-new undercarriage, this award-winning Ford stands among the finest examples on the market today.<\/p>\n

Engine & Transmission<\/h3>\n
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  • 221ci Flathead V8<\/li>\n
  • Immaculate engine compartment<\/li>\n
  • Original 6-volt electrical system<\/li>\n
  • 3-speed manual transmission on the column<\/li>\n
  • Stainless dual exhaust<\/li>\n
  • Chrome exhaust tips with V8 logos<\/li>\n
  • Runs, drives, and handles excellently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Exterior<\/h3>\n
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    • Maroon paint in excellent condition<\/li>\n
    • No flaws detected<\/li>\n
    • Body panels line up beautifully<\/li>\n
    • Chrome, badging, and trim are intact and in excellent condition<\/li>\n
    • Factory fog lights<\/li>\n
    • New Coker tires and tubes installed in 2022<\/li>\n
    • Factory steel wheels<\/li>\n
    • Chrome Ford hubcaps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Interior<\/h3>\n
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      • Very clean interior<\/li>\n
      • Tan cloth front bench seat in excellent condition<\/li>\n
      • Two fold-down rear Opera seats in excellent condition<\/li>\n
      • Beautiful painted dashboard<\/li>\n
      • Factory gauges<\/li>\n
      • Factory clock works as it should<\/li>\n
      • Clean carpeted trunk<\/li>\n
      • Full factory spare tire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Suspension & Chassis<\/h3>\n
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        • Undercarriage is immaculate<\/li>\n
        • Appears as new<\/li>\n
        • Everything works properly<\/li>\n
        • Strong overall driving presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Additional Info<\/h3>\n
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          • All-steel original equipped car<\/li>\n
          • Current owner since 2022<\/li>\n
          • Driven less than 200 miles during current ownership<\/li>\n
          • Award-winning example<\/li>\n
          • Stored in Massachusetts<\/li>\n
          • Clean title in the owner\u2019s name<\/li>\n
          • Includes parts for a future owner who may wish to modernize the car<\/li>\n
          • Included parts include turn signals, modern fuel pump, and more<\/li>\n
          • Various Ford manuals included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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