This 1940 Willys model 440 coupe was modified as a gasser-style hot rod in the early-1990s.
The car is finished in red over black upholstery and powered by a Chevrolet 355ci V8 mated with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes 15″ Weld Racing wheels, front disc brakes, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a four-point roll bar, a custom exhaust system, an aluminum fuel cell, Ford Mustang-sourced bucket seats with three-point harnesses, a B&M shifter, AutoMeter gauges, and a Panasonic head unit.
Work carried out in June 2023 consisted of servicing the fluids and replacing the water pump, coolant reservoir tank, and front brake calipers.
During the custom build beginning in 1988, the steel body was removed from the frame and painted in red.
The frame rails are boxed, and equipment includes a chrome rear bumper, a steel grille, a split rear window, a driver’s mirror, and dual exhaust outlets.
Staggered-width polished 15″ Weld Racing wheels are wrapped in Dunlop SP 4N tires up front and Performance Radial G/T and Radial Steel Belted tires out back.
The chassis is equipped with front and rear leaf springs, a Ford Mustang steering box, and Borgenson steering U-joints.
Braking is handled by Dodge-sourced front discs and rear drums.
In June 2023, Classic Performance Restorations replaced the front calipers and performed a brake fluid flush.
The cabin is fitted with Ford Mustang-sourced bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl along with coordinated door panels and replacement black carpeting.
Additional equipment includes a four-point roll bar, a B&M ratchet shifter, RJS Racing Equipment harnesses, and a Panasonic head unit with rear-mounted speakers.
A three-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a Chevelle-sourced steering column and frames an AutoMeter 120-mph tachometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel pressure.
The five-digit odometer shows 7k miles.
True mileage is unknown.
