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1934 Ford Model 40 automobile introduced...
1934 Ford Model 40 automobile introduced...
Item # 723221
December 07, 1933
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 7, 1933
* 1934 Ford Model 40 is introduced w/ photo
* Henry & Edsel Ford Motor Company
* Depression era Flathead V-8 - 85 horsepower
Page 4 has a four column photo showing Henry & Edsel Ford inspecting their new Ford release for 1934 with text. Also a one column heading: "FORD '34 CARS GO UP $5 TO $35" with subhead. (see images) Probably only found in the Detroit publication, very rare as such. A perfect addition for someone who owns this particular model.
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: The 1934 Ford, sold as the Model 40, was a pivotal Depression-era automobile that combined affordability, modern styling, and the growing appeal of V-8 power, making it one of Ford Motor Company’s most enduring prewar designs. Building on the success of the 1932–33 models, the 1934 Ford featured a flatter, more refined grille, straight hood louvers, improved trim, and cleaner body lines, with Deluxe models offering added chrome, cowl lights, and upgraded interiors. Buyers could choose from a wide range of body styles—including sedans, coupes, roadsters, phaetons, wagons, and pickups—most powered by Ford’s 221-cubic-inch flathead V-8 producing about 85 horsepower, paired with a three-speed manual transmission, though a four-cylinder engine was still available in limited form. With sturdy construction, relatively strong performance for its day, and broad public appeal, the 1934 Ford sold in large numbers and later became a cornerstone of American hot-rodding culture, remaining highly collectible as both an authentic restoration and a customized classic.
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