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1940 Ford 85 Series 01A
Fordor Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $725.00
No. Produced 25,545
Body Maker Ford
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number
Weight 2,826lbs
Wheelbase 112 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type Own V8, L-head
Displacement 221 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 1/16 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.15 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 85@3800
Rated Horsepower 30.0
Torque 157@2200
Main Bearings 3
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting 18-521071
Engine No. Location At rear of engine on top of clutch housing.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Make
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Semicentrifugal
Clutch Size
3/4 floating
Spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.44 to 1
Front
Rear
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 6 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 15 Gallons
Oil 3 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 13 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 18-5210701 to 18-5896294
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Additional Information
This model has running boards. Prices quoted do not include 3% Federal Exise Tax. No. produced derived from combined calender year production figures.

The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Folkestone Gray
Cloud Mist Gray
Mandarin Maroon
Sahara Tan
Como Blue
Lyon Blue
Yosemite Green
Acacia Green
Garnet Maroon
Cotswold Gray
Cigarette Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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