1934 Ford Series 40 Victoria

The final year of the Model B was 1934, but cars of this era quickly became known simply as V-8 Fords. A relatively light body powered by a strong V-8 engine made this car faster than most cars on the road. The 1934 Ford is a favorite among car collectors and people who enjoy restoring older cars. It was also in this era that Ford began producing different models during a single year--car buyers had 10 different types of 1934 Fords from which to choose. The 1934 Ford used one chassis, engine and drivetrain for all its cars. Still, it had 10 models from which to choose and quite a few options. Differences between the vehicles related more to style. Ford offered a coupe with three or five windows, with the five-window version having extra space behind the front seat. Sedans included the Tudor and Fordor, which were the most common. The Victoria was the most luxurious and largest.

A stunningly beautiful car in its design lines, and presentation, this Victoria, one of the most luxurious models produced, is the beneficiary of an older restoration completed with all original parts. Everywhere you look you just have to shake your head and smile, as it is just a work of automotive art. Such a work of automotive art that this beauty has won an AACA 2nd Junior in Melbourne, FL.

Exterior
The lines of this car give one the feeling that they are looking at a British car, only on a larger scale. From its shield shaped front grille which fronts a long cowled hood, beautiful curvaceous fenders and steeply sloping rear, this knight in shining armor is bathed in Vineyard Green. A few flaws can be noted in the deep rich green, some minor paint chip offs and scratches along with a bit of blotchiness in a few areas. Extremely straight steel panels, suicide doors, and the “trunk” which slides out are flanked by near pristine Vineyard Green fenders and a perfectly curved and rubber covered running board. Up top is the vinyl roof insert, as the technology of the time was not capable of such a large steel panel. Lime green 16-inch Jumbo wheels are seen all around including one hanging on the back of the car which has a matching chrome V8 center cap. Mirror-like finish would best describe the front and rear bumpers which utilize a downward sloping center to pump up the aesthetics even more. Just a wonderful symphony of color, line and use of materials, and we have a magnum opus on our hands, hopefully soon to be your hands.

Interior
Much like a minimalist painting, brown mohair is put to use, and accoutrements are kept to a scant few, but all present in elegant fashion. Door panels are beautifully crafted, making use of some stitching to create the design in a field for chromed cranks and bakelite knobs. Near pristine mohair buckets in brown sit within separate tubs and fill the front of the compartment from door to door. Fronting these buckets is an artfully rounded shiny lacquered burl dash, which houses a simple metal panel with more burl design and warm original instruments within. A near perfect steering wheel is in front of this woodworking, and a tight clean vinyl floor covers everything nicely on the bottom. A veritable visual mix of 1930's materials showing off as new here in almost 2023.

Drivetrain
A lift of either cowl, and we are bedazzled by a wonderfully shiny 221 ci Flathead V8, fully restored and ticking like a fine pocket watch. Mounted to the firewall is the optional toolbox and there is a 2-barrel carburetor on top under the oil bath air cleaner. A 3-speed manual transmission on the back and power is transferred to the road via a 4.11 geared rear axle. All has been well attended to and its pure music to your ears and eyes.

Undercarriage
A fine restoration as such in front of us, one would expect the undercarriage on her like new and in a word, it is! Straight black steel, some black floor pans, transverse leaf spring suspension all-around as well as mechanical drum brakes can be noted.

Drive-Ability
An absolute honor and pleasure to drive this showpiece, it runs beautifully, and handles like a sports car of the day, but offers easy access and egress, with plenty of interior room and luxury for all riders.

Truly in my opinion certainly one of the nicest cars to grace our Hallowed Halls, with its classy use of chrome, a very Art Deco design and lines. All wonderfully and meticulously restored, we have a masterpiece of automobilia.

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.