1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
VEHICLE SUMMARY
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Bill Blair Sr. Vintage Dirt Track Tribute: Decaled as the iconic #2 "Tri-City Speedway" racer, built as a homage to NASCAR pioneer and early dirt track legend Bill Blair Sr.
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Authentic Race Provenance: Features real period body patches, sheet metal repairs, and genuine track wear throughout, providing real historical battle scars and provenance rather than looking like a modern recreation.
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Classic Flathead V8 Power: Powered by a Ford Flathead V8 breathing through a single carburetor and aggressive open exhaust headers with side dumps.
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Authentic Stripped Race Prep: Purpose-built dirt track interior featuring a safety roll cage, single vinyl bucket racing seat, and classic banjo steering wheel.
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Vintage Dash & Switchgear: Retains a striking red original-style 1940 Ford instrument bezel with oil pressure and a tucked in aftermarket water temperature gauge and toggle switchgear.
- Race Stance & Rolling Stock: Rides on red steel racing wheels fitted with wide McCreary P265/60D15 dirt track tires, tubular front brush guard, and side nerf bars.
CONDITION & KNOWN QUIRKS (READ BEFORE BUYING)
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Authentic Body & Sheet Metal Patina: Exhibits genuine race-damaged body patches, vintage sheet metal repairs, and battle scars from its track days, preserving its authentic vintage racing history.
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Track-Only / Non-Street-Legal Spec: Built specifically as a vintage dirt track racer or exhibition vehicle; strictly non-street-legal (no headlights, tail lights, turn signals, wipers, or horn).
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Stripped Interior & Glass: Driver and passenger side door glass, window regulators, and interior door panels have been removed for race setup.
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Aged Vintage Dirt Track Tires: Fitted with McCreary dirt track bias-ply tires carrying 1979 or 1989 date codes (intended for display or low-speed exhibition only).
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Instrument Disclosures: Oil pressure and water temperature gauges functioned when tested; speedometer and odometer are non-functional. Brake lights are wired for trailer towing hookup only.
Rare Rides Company
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Phone: 980-306-8100 | Email: info@rarerides.com
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No tax, tag, or title fees collected.
- Title Status: Bill of Sale Only
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater N/A
Speedometer NO
Odometer NO
Oil PSI Gauge/Light YES
Temperature Gauge/Light YES
Fuel Gauge N/A
Tachometer N/A
Wipers N/A
Windows N/A
Horn N/A
Radio N/A
Headlights N/A
Tail Lights N/A
Brake Lights NO- Trailer hook up only
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals N/A
Emergency Brake N/A
4x4/AWD N/A
Tire Condition: Dirt Track Tires dating to either 1979 or 1989
Keys – Ignition N/A Door N/A Trunk N/A
Seatbelts Front: NO Rear: N/A
Runs & Drives YES
Standard Features
Brakes:
- 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
- Manual Brakes
Drivetrain:
- Rear Wheel
Engine:
- 12V Battery
- 3 Speed Transmission
- Flathead V8
- Open Headers with Side Pipes
- Single Carburetor
Exterior Features:
- Racing Decals
Interior:
- Banjo Steering Wheel
- Floor Shifter
Seats:
- Vinyl Racing Seat
Suspension:
- Leaf Spring Front and Rear
Tires and Rims:
- McCreary Dirt Track Tires
- Wheel Size: P265/60D15
Rare Rides Company
Business Hours
| Mon: | CLOSED |
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| Tue: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Wed: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Thu: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Fri: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Sat: | 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sun: | CLOSED |
Location
Statesville, NC 28677
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