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The Art Doctor · 01-10-2026, 12:56 PM

For pre-war I'd recommend checking out a 39 for floor shift or 40 for column shift. You get hydraulic brakes, better transmission shifting and a much improved steering box and geometry over the earlier cars plus increased cabin room. You might find 35-38's that have been modified with some of these attributes as well. Post war early V8's are an absolute bargain. 46-48 cars are so insanely cheap to buy these day. They offer more refined mechanicals, ride quality, driveability and even larger cabins in comparison. I have a 34, 40 and a 47 from brand X and each has its pluses and minuses. Its a buyers market, try on a lot for size before you decide.

01-10-2026, 12:56 PM	#3
The Art Doctor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2025 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 226	Re: Thinking about upgrading form Model A to Early V8 For pre-war I'd recommend checking out a 39 for floor shift or 40 for column shift. You get hydraulic brakes, better transmission shifting and a much improved steering box and geometry over the earlier cars plus increased cabin room. You might find 35-38's that have been modified with some of these attributes as well. Post war early V8's are an absolute bargain. 46-48 cars are so insanely cheap to buy these day. They offer more refined mechanicals, ride quality, driveability and even larger cabins in comparison. I have a 34, 40 and a 47 from brand X and each has its pluses and minuses. Its a buyers market, try on a lot for size before you decide.