{"id":1977812,"date":"2026-09-15T11:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1940-ford-deluxe\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T09:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:50:46","slug":"1940-ford-deluxe","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1940-ford-deluxe\/","title":{"rendered":"1940 Ford Deluxe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"font-semibold pb-1 text-2xl leading-[52px] [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-[30px] [&amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px] [&amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px]\">1940 Ford Deluxe Hot Rod Coupe<\/h1>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm last:mb-0\">Every so often a hot rod surfaces that honors its heritage while raising the bar on craftsmanship, and this 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe is exactly that machine. It wears a genuine all-steel body with zero bondo \u2014 a rare distinction that speaks to the integrity of the build and the quality you can feel in every panel. Meticulously assembled and detailed throughout, this Deluxe blends timeless prewar Ford elegance with the reliable power and modern comforts that make it a joy to drive. From the suicide doors to the subtle ghost flames dancing across the hood, this is a coupe built to turn heads at every show and cruise night. 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