Wonderful period presence, this Opera coupe was purchased by the current owner in Oregon from an estate where the gent was an active Early Ford Club member and enthusiast. An honest all steel body and solid West Coast original type specimen that has received a body-on type restoration with tasteful "Resto-Rod" style power-train modifications. This is a very solid Forty that you can drive... Please visit our "Narrated" 16 minute HD Video, detailed 76+ high resolution category specific photo link(s). We welcome your call anytime, specific questions and/or purchase consideration... Equipment Body & Exterior: Deluxe Opera Coupe with rear jump seats, solid original all Henry steel body/fenders, restored running boards, Burgundy paint average quality professional, factory Deluxe trim/bright-work, original Ford script glass, Vintique style steel wheels, Deluxe wheel trim and new wide-white radials... Interior & Related: All factory interior seating, rear jump seats & carpet, period style Mohair cloth upholstery, original dash paint, trim & steering column, 40 Deluxe steering wheel, converted automatic column shift, updated vintage Air Conditioning/Heat, custom under dash AC control panel with Temp/Oil/Volt gauges, no turn signals (easy upgrade), relocated battery, stock trunk trim & spare... Engine & Power-Train: GM 350 4bbl V8, aluminum Edelbrock intake manifold & 4V carburetor, Mallory ignition, Walker radiator, flex cooling fan & forward electric AC, GM cast ram horn exhaust manifolds, dual rear exit exhaust & Flowmaster mufflers, chrome dress, Turbo 350 auto & GM 10 bolt rear axle... Chassis & related: Factory original chassis with upgrade modifications, split front wishbones, dropped front axle, power Disc brakes/drum rear, parallel rear leaf springs, rear stabilizer & F/R gas shocks... |