1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe at Mickeys Dinner
by Gary Keesler
Title
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe at Mickeys Dinner
Artist
Gary Keesler
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Photograph - Digital Art Photography
Description
The Antique 1937-1940 generation of Fords is one of the most popular automobiles for hot rodding.
Early stock car racing drivers also used Fords of this generation among other cars. This Ford also formed the basis for a style of dirt track racing car.
This photo was taken 10/14/13 at Memorytown USA car show benefit and easily took first place for best show.
The Ford line of cars was updated in 1937 with one major change the introduction of an entry-level 136 CID (2.2 L) V8 in addition to the popular 221 CID (3.6 L) flathead V8.
The model was a refresh of its predecessor, the Model 48 (itself based on the Model 40A), and was the company's main product. It was redesigned more thoroughly in 1941. At the start of production, it cost $850.
A high flat-topped hood dominated the front look of the 1940 model, as the grille spread out to reach the fenders to differentiate the deluxe line and the headlights were pushed wider still.
The standard Ford inherited the grille of the 1939 model with blackout on each side of a heavy chrome center; heavier headlight surrounds serve as another major differentiator from the 1939.
1940 was the last year of the 1937 design and its smaller V8 engine, with a straight-6 to be reintroduced the following year.
Sealed-beam headlights were one of the few major advances for 1940, though a hydraulic top was new on the convertible. Those were the days my friends.
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Comments (45)
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED on the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! Out of of hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
Nava Jo Thompson
Gary---congratulations on your WFS contest win! Great capture of the 1940 Ford---and I love the background! lvf
Janette Boyd
Congratulations on your win in the WFS Classic Cars. This is a great antique car and you have photographed it very well! f/l
Doug Kreuger
Congratulations on your WFS In-house win with this fantastic photo-rendering, Gary! —Love the illustrative quality of this nostalgic composition—very well done! L/V&F
Randy Rosenberger
Thanks, Gary, for entering our "in house" contest, as this one is a very fine example of what I was personally looking for. A rare and awesome beauty in its entirety! LIKED and FAVED and welcome aboard as a new member of our family here in the WFS group. Honor to have you aboard! Forever, Elvis
Gary Keesler replied:
Again I am honored by your fine comments. This Antique 1937-1940 generation of Fords is one of the most popular automobiles for hot rodding and it did win 1st place for best show the day of this shoot. Glad to be aboard WFS Group...