1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe

VEHICLE SUMMARY 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. 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. Classic Flathead V8 Power: Powered by a believed to be Ford 1946-1948 59-Series 239ci Flathead V8 (date code K861) breathing through a single carburetor and aggressive open exhaust headers with side dumps. Authentic Stripped Race Prep: Purpose-built dirt track interior featuring a safety roll cage, single vinyl bucket racing seat, and classic banjo steering wheel. 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) 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. 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). Stripped Interior & Glass: Driver and passenger side door glass, window regulators, and interior door panels have been removed for race setup. 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). 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 Phone: 980-306-8100 | Email: [email protected] No tax, tag, or title fees collected. Title Status: Bill of Sale Only DOES IT WORK? 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