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1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$26,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $24,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1940
Make and model
Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948)
Generation
Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940)
Version
Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
185856624
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 91 comparable sales, 4% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$25,000 to $42,250
Median$31,750
Sales behind it91Likely

From 91 sales of the Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948) Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,000 and $42,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1940 Ford Deluxe CoupeMecum, Sept. 22, 2026MecumSept. 22, 2026$30,000
1940 Ford Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$46,000
1940 Ford DeluxeMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$17,000
1940 FORD DELUXE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2026$28,000
1940 Ford Deluxe CoupeMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$41,000
1940 Ford Deluxe SedanMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$16,000
1940 Ford Deluxe CoupeMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$19,500
1940 Ford Deluxe CoupeMecum, May 17, 2025MecumMay 17, 2025$120,000