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The first year Ford introduced their station wagons, nearly 5,000 examples were sold. These were initially open-air cars with side-curtains in case of bad weather. Roll-up glass front windows did not become available until 1935. By 1937, full glass enclosures could be ordered as optional equipment; the following year it became standard.
The first 'in-house' wagons built by Ford did not appear until 1929 when they were listed in their commercial line. They proved to be very popular and by 1947, Ford had become the leader in wood-bodied station wagons with 16,000 units being produced annually. Most automakers commissioned outside builders and suppliers like Cantrell or US Body and Forging to build their wagons. Henry Ford's obsession with efficiency led him to bring the task in-house.
Assembly of complete wagon bodies was moved to a newly created Ford plat at Iron Mountain in the summer of 1939. The initial intent was to produce 75 station wagons per day. Within a short period of time, the number escalated to 100 units per day and exceeding quality standards.
The role of the wood-bodied station wagons began to change during the 1930s. They became popular on the estates of wealthy customers which helped in gaining distinction. They could often be seen driven by the gardener, chauffeur or tradesman.
By 1939, Ford was offering the wagon as either a Standard or Deluxe model. When Ford introduced their new line of 1940 models on October 6th of 1939, they advertised them as 'the style leader in its price class.' The designs were courtesy of designer E.T. 'Bob' Gregorie who created the elegant streamlined look on the Fords.
Ford offered two powerplants in the 1940 station wagon line. Most of the Deluxe wagons were given the 221 cubic-inch v8 horsepower which had 85 horsepower on tap. This was a necessary unit as the wagons tipped the scale at 3,260 pounds making them the heaviest vehicle available in the Ford catalog. With additional payload and all eight seats filled, the V8 engine would get a very good workout.
A few cars were given a larger, 239 cubic-inch Mercury V8 engine which had slightly more horsepower, at 95 bhp. It is believed that just over 350 examples were outfitted with this powerplant. This 1950 Ford Deluxe Station wagon is one of those examples. It has a black body with varnished mahogany paneling. The inter features leather seats and plenty of room for up to eight passengers. It has an older restoration that still shows well today.
In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California and estimated to sell for $140,000 - $190,000. Those estimates proved nearly accurate, as the lot was sold for $132,000 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The first 'in-house' wagons built by Ford did not appear until 1929 when they were listed in their commercial line. They proved to be very popular and by 1947, Ford had become the leader in wood-bodied station wagons with 16,000 units being produced annually. Most automakers commissioned outside builders and suppliers like Cantrell or US Body and Forging to build their wagons. Henry Ford's obsession with efficiency led him to bring the task in-house.
Assembly of complete wagon bodies was moved to a newly created Ford plat at Iron Mountain in the summer of 1939. The initial intent was to produce 75 station wagons per day. Within a short period of time, the number escalated to 100 units per day and exceeding quality standards.
The role of the wood-bodied station wagons began to change during the 1930s. They became popular on the estates of wealthy customers which helped in gaining distinction. They could often be seen driven by the gardener, chauffeur or tradesman.
By 1939, Ford was offering the wagon as either a Standard or Deluxe model. When Ford introduced their new line of 1940 models on October 6th of 1939, they advertised them as 'the style leader in its price class.' The designs were courtesy of designer E.T. 'Bob' Gregorie who created the elegant streamlined look on the Fords.
Ford offered two powerplants in the 1940 station wagon line. Most of the Deluxe wagons were given the 221 cubic-inch v8 horsepower which had 85 horsepower on tap. This was a necessary unit as the wagons tipped the scale at 3,260 pounds making them the heaviest vehicle available in the Ford catalog. With additional payload and all eight seats filled, the V8 engine would get a very good workout.
A few cars were given a larger, 239 cubic-inch Mercury V8 engine which had slightly more horsepower, at 95 bhp. It is believed that just over 350 examples were outfitted with this powerplant. This 1950 Ford Deluxe Station wagon is one of those examples. It has a black body with varnished mahogany paneling. The inter features leather seats and plenty of room for up to eight passengers. It has an older restoration that still shows well today.
In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, California and estimated to sell for $140,000 - $190,000. Those estimates proved nearly accurate, as the lot was sold for $132,000 including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2018 RM Auctions : Dingman Collection
Sale Price :
USD $84,000
2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $120,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $82,500
2007 Gooding & Company
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $140,000-USD $190,000
Sale Price :
USD $132,000
2006 Russo and Steele Auction in Monterey
Sale Price :
USD $96,250
1940 Ford Deluxe Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Deluxe
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Ford Deluxe Custom Roadster Chassis#: 185414450 Sold for USD$63,800 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1940 FORD DELUXE CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 185360493 Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Chassis#: 185764425 Sold for USD$29,150 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Chassis#: 185734579 Sold for USD$18,700 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Chassis#: 185865588 Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Chassis#: 184678944 Sold for USD$21,450 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Chassis#: 18-5887617 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe Street Rod Sold for USD$71,120 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Business Coupe Street Rod Sold for USD$66,080 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Chassis#: 185400995 Sold for USD$34,100 2023 Mecum : Monterey | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: ncs103267 Sold for USD$58,300 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Chassis#: 185529727 Sold for USD$49,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Chassis#: 184678944 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan Chassis#: 5545372 Sold for USD$35,200 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: 185831708 Sold for USD$35,200 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Chassis#: 183894158 Sold for USD$24,750 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1940 FORD DELUXE CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5691271 Sold for USD$62,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1940 FORD DELUXE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 5756381 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1940 FORD CUSTOM DELUXE COUPE Chassis#: AZ388386 Sold for USD$107,800 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible Street Rod Sold for USD$60,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee |
Ford Deluxes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Ford Deluxe's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1940 Ford Model 01A Deluxe Woodie Station Wagon | 185793041 | 2024 Bonhams : Gilded Age | $35,000 | $45,000 | |
1940 Ford DeLuxe Restomod Convertible | 185373895 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Custom Coupe | 5771698 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $35,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Custom Roadster Pickup | 185423068 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $30,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 185444036 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $45,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon | 2910 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $85,000 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 185257528 | 2023 Mecum : Monterey | $25,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 185299855 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | $40,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 5251572 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $90,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe 2 Door | 54531837 | 2023 Spring Carlisle | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Station Wagon | 1193898 | 2023 Mecum : Houston | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Custom Coupe | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $40,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | ||||
1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $21,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $80,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $37,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Street Rod | 2022 Mecum : Chattanooga | $20,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe | 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 185444036 | 2022 Mecum : Monterey | $42,000 | ||
1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod | 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | $29,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Street Rod | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $25,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $24,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | $57,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $50,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | $130,000 | $150,000 | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $50,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 | |
1940 Ford Deluxe Woody | 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | $45,000 | |||
1940 Ford Coupe Deluxe | 2020 GAA : November 2020 | $33,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Street Rod | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $47,000 | |||
1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe | 2020 Mecum : Glendale |
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