The '40 Ford Deluxe coupe is probably one of the top most gorgeous American car ever produced. It's one of those models that you can say the designers and engineers reached perfection. From stem to stern, grill, dash, and legendary flathead 8, it's a real gem. This example is beyond "nice". it's IS the nicest original example I have ever seen - and I've seen a lot!

A machine when we lived in the land of the free and home of brave!!

My grandfather, God rest his soul used to call cars "machines". Before he got his "new car" a 1955 Ford he had one similar to this,. I was just a kid so I'm not sure if it was a 1940 or not. He was born on a farm near Charlotte SC in the late 1800s and he made the best grits LOL. Anyway, Lou thanks for an interesting video of this time machine and the memories. Your videos are making my "shelter in place" a lot more fun.

Unbelievable original condition, an absolute beauty and the nicest one I've ever seen . WOW !!!

"Just Look at It" Nice statement Lou, I love this car, Thanks Lou!

One of my all time favorites 40 Ford coupe it's geat it's 100% original with a flat head v8 always had a cool sound

"Tommy Guns, Moonshine & Tequila"! This '40 Ford looks great and must have been full of surprises back in its day. It still looks great today, too. Thanks, Lou!

Big fan of the 40 Fords. This one is pristine! Trunk sleeps 4!!...lol

Wonderful *reference* car, I hope no one ever "rods" it....she seems to be a sweet lady too, may she live long and enjoy :-)

Whomever restored this did an AMAZING job!! She is GORGEOUS!!

OMG Beautiful Amazing Special Wonderful Thank God it's alive

What impressed me with the design of the car is the way the hood fits into the fender

Sandy may your husband rest in peace 🙏🏼 and bless your heart for making it possible to share the 1940 Ford coupe with the public you’re just as precious or if not more than a automobile thank you. PS Sandy you look great behind the wheel of the car👍🏼

the way this car has been preserved is just beautiful and unbelievable in so many ways

Thanks for keeping the videos flowing through tough times..

That 40 Ford is my dream car. I think it’s the best one!!

The Famous Flathead V8... All Original and stock!!

Grew up around Fords. Dad had one before my time, but I remember relatives had one when I was about 5 or 6, and could remember all the little styling details you pointed out like the head light assemblies with the parking lights in them and the chevron style tail lights! I can also envision that beautiful grill like I was transported back in time.

Beautiful car. Like time travel.

Nice! I love cars from this time frame. Especially the Art Deco details.

That is the nicest original 1940 ford I've ever seen. Every detail is as per the factory deluxe. Ford tires and their colony in Brazil is an interesting side exploration. Looks like it was kept in a clean room at NASA for 80 years so Bravo to the owners. The rear light ref: Corporal strips amigo, a Sargent has 3 -

Unbelievable! One if not the best car you’ve ever done! I just love it!

My father courted my mother in a 1940 Ford Coupe. He had it painted mauve in 1960. This example is so beautifully pristine!

Simply stunning. I absolutely love the details, that door mirror is so elegant and yet so simple. The designers got it right with this one. The owner, Sandy, is such fun to listen too, that laugh after she revs the engine at the end is precious. This car is the definition of "simple elegance", absolutely beautiful. Good one Lou!!!

That was fun and what a nice Lady Thanks Lou!!!

Wonderful car and lady. Thank you Lou for another great episode!

Just a beautiful car.

A nice original 40 Ford that wasn't Rodded... Getting to be a scarce sight...

One of the very best I have seen on this channel, and that's a pretty high bar to clear.

Lou, catching up on video, you found another BEAUTY, this is a BEAUTIFUL 40 FORD, it looks like it needs to be in a MUSEUM, AMAZING WORK OF ART, these cars have STYLE, EVERYTHING ON THIS CAR IS BEAUTIFUL, THANKS for sharing all these BEAUTIFUL CARS, appreciate it alot.

My lady, a immaculate 1940 Ford machine. Looks show room fresh! One of the best I'll bet. My favorite is the 1937s, but retro rodded.Thanks for allowing us to gawk!

Lou I was grinning the whole time, what a beauty!! Thanks for sharing and for the sore cheeks and as always "Howdy from Texas 😁"!!

Just came cross this episode on KZfaq from January 2020's video on April 25, 2022. Talk about a fabulous car! Reminds me of some 1940's Bogart film... Not sure the engine back then was this loud for a year and make of such a classic but wow! This was great to see!

That is a prime example of 1940 Ford.👍👍👍👍👍

Thank both of you ,that car is in amazing condition what a survivor.

A time capsule. Amazing!

Thank you for sharing your car with us. I own a hobby shop and I have built many versions of AMT's 1939 and 1940 Fords. They are my favorite Fords of all time. Sadly, when you build the model kit, you don't get the full scope of what features the car really has. Thank you for showing us this. "Ford" tires...who would have thought? I have a review of the AMT 1940 Ford Coupe, Sedan and Sedan Delivery. Hope you can check those out sometime!

Stunning. Simply stunning.

Very nice Lou!!

Jaw dropping Awsome!

The car is one year older than I am I love the styling.

Thank you so much for this, Lou. As a little kid in the early '60s, this was easily my favorite car, especially set up for the drags as a 'gasser. Never seen one stock in person so this is great !!

Lou, I just stumbled upon this video, sorry Im 2 years late. But what a beautiful car, Im in awe...

That is a very neat Car. I never would have guessed I would ever get to see what the top of the line Ford in 1940 looked like on the showroom floor. Very interesting!!

Absolutely my favorite Ford hands down ! Sweet Lady... Gorgeous Survivor Deluxe ! Made my day ! Thanks for posting Lou !

Absolutely gorgeous! So much Art Deco styling 😍

The chevron tail lights are a real signature style of this car...... sounds like the engine could use some normal attention ie carb, points, plugs clean and adjust. But mostly I'll bet it needs to be driven. Fine example indeed.

It could be a museum piece it is so original. It's a very rare beautiful car. Thanks Sandy, you too Lou!

It oozes old world craftsmanship

Beautiful car Lou my Uncle had one identical to it back when he was in high school. It was the same color and my grandpa had bought it from a man who used it to haul moonshine here in Oklahoma. He drove it through high school and college and parked it in my grandpa's barn when he joined the Navy in 1962 I think. And it sat in that barn until about 10 years my Uncle and cousins dragged it out and took to my cousins house. It would cost more to restore it than my Uncle wants to spend but I'm hoping maybe my cousin will fix it up someday.

WOW! What an awesome machine! Is there any reason that the car makers cannot make automobiles with style and class like this today?

Speechless, that's my dream car! One day....

What a beautiful piece of American history! Could not be a better example of the progression of the American automobile. Thanks Lou, Sandy, and John for wonderful viewing.

Lou as usual your attention to detail is ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. This beautiful work of art had lots of detail. It was like a NeverEnding Story of craftsmanship, the tires and seats ,those tail lights really got me. So many small details. I'm really glad you have an eye for that. Thank you for your great video again.

Doctor lou thanks for the new video, I think I have viewed all the videos you have posted. Started to feel my carvona virus kicking up again. Thanks Bruce in Boston 👍👍

Lou, this was such a great video! I loved that car even more after seeing it years ago! I can't thank you enough!

1940 Fords are among the best looking american cars from their era. The flathead V8 made them step out smartly too.

Beautiful! I remember my father talking about a 1940 Ford, he spoke about it with passion in his voice. I think she mentioned there are other cars?

Art deco interior.. ahead of it's time.

That's one sweet car.

Kinda wish cars still looked and functioned like these '40s cars. Also mentioning they're built to last.

Thanks for posting as You got me motivated to make a video of my Aunts 1940 Business Coupe Deluxe. Pristine just like the one shown here. She’s asking 49K.

That is a beautiful car. It looks like it just came off the assembly line.

Absolutely beautiful

Incredible!

Great car in pristine original condition. Sweet lady that Sandy is, too.

Nice car for the 1940s love it Lou 😍

What a BEAUTY!

De Luxe. Never was a car more appropriately named. A pity it's not being driven.

U. SAID THAT. RIGHT , SCOTTY. JONES WE NEVER HAD TO WORRY ABOUT DEFENDING OUR FREEDOM LIKE WE HAVE TO. THESE DAYS

I am on another KZfaq channel where they are working on a 57 Chevy and I give them a lot of credit because instead of swapping in a Chevy V8 they are rebuilding and keeping the original 6!!

One of my dream cars

That is a credit to you beautiful people i absolutely love your car

Beautiful car, reminds me of the car owned by W. A. Jones of the Mount Holly Garage.

Cool car

I might have to show my father this one--hands down one of his favorite cars. He's owned a few '40s along with other Fords of the 1930s and 1940s.

Ive always thought the 40 Ford coupe was the one of the best looking cars of all time.

Like a step back in time! Flawless and beautiful! Now that my friend is a handsome car, inside and out! Those cars were built. Ya could run over a drunk cow and never dent it. Okay - I know that's an overstatement - because cows don't get drunk. :-)

Love that car i love fords beautiful car

Sweet looking ride by any standard.

What a cool car! Maybe I should have one of these someday.

Thank you, ALL INVOLVED: nice video: I have A special fondness for Factory/ Show Room.........

Fantastic Lou, I can just see Bogart driving away. John in London.

Super!

Wonderful car I still want a black 1940 Ford coupe like that it be so cool didn't some of them not only had the eights but didn't some have straight eights as well in line 8 cylinder engines but I like the V-8 in that car awesome video man

Mister Haney from "Green Acres:" "Just feel how soft Moe's hair is.," to which Mr. Douglas replied, "Mr. Haney, shame on you!"

Hi Lou! Spectacular car! Beautiful lines, just a beautiful machine!

Oh, that car is the envy of Auto lovers, no wonder she’s popular.

Beautifully kept car, and and an absolutely lovely owner. Very pleasant lady.

Yeah man, another really nice one Lou!

Wow that's a nice one Lou !

What a nice car Original paint looks like new.. Looks like one of the Godfather cars.

What a nice and cosy car!😊 Joe Pesci rode such in the Public Eye movie

Tommy gun or moonshine? Lou, have you been watching Robert Mitchum movies again? : D

Those 1940 Ford taillights, looked like a CORPORAL'S chevrons.

It IS a beautiful, well preserved car and the lady IS a lady as well. I read the comments just to see if anyone would mention something about the interior style. Well, "art deco" was all the rage from the twenties, thirties and peaked in just about the year of this car, 1940. However, the art deco style has extended or was reborn several times well into the sixties. Also, this 1940 Ford has been suggested by some that this was Edsel Ford's styling masterpiece. Fords after that, while stylish never achieved the crisp flowing style that Edsel could fashion. Well, those living then didn't know just how ill and stressed he was. He had been President of Ford since 1919 and that combined with his erasable father had taken a toll on his health. Add this to the war years stressful activities and he died in 1943 with stomach cancer at the age of 50. Style left Ford and did not return for nearly 10 years when the 1949 Ford came out and it saved Ford which was heading for a footnote of automotive history Thankfully, those 1931 - 1940 Fords are still around. By the by, that lovely ladies shoes are fitting for an art deco interior. Great video. Oh, by the by, that reddish round thing on the front of the engine? Well, that is the distributor. Yes, distributor and a real bear to work on. For the beginner it was more than confusing. Mostly the mechanic worked by feel and experience to get the job done. There are some knuckle busting videos on you tube teaching us how to get the job done. I've seen some just remove the radiator the get to the contraption.

An issue of my dad's Hemmings Classic Car magazine featured a '42 DeSoto that had an optional flip--open cigarette case IN THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER. Times sure have changed. : /

Nice ford car Lou looks good 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Oh, please drive that car some, often, daily. Nothing sounds like a Ford flathead V8.

This car is emblematic of what's wrong with the automotive world today. It's everything auto design has lost: as much art than engineering. Flathead Ford and all, it's pure art.