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highbeams · 09-30-2023, 12:53 AM

Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster

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mercman from oz · 09-30-2023, 05:35 AM

Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Special Speedster. Nice. highbeams

mercman from oz · 09-30-2023, 05:46 AM

24 Stud Flathead V8 in Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Special Speedster.

glennpm · 09-30-2023, 06:04 AM

I like it!

nelsb01 · 09-30-2023, 06:22 AM

Its on display everyday at the Ford Home (Edsel & Eleanor Ford's house) in Grosse Pointe Shores MI

petehoovie · 09-30-2023, 01:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nelsb01

Its on display everyday at the Ford Home (Edsel & Eleanor Ford's house) in Grosse Pointe Shores MI

nelsb01 · 09-30-2023, 04:10 PM

The other cars shown are the 1939 Lincoln Continental prototype (right rear), a 1934 Brewster Town Car (left) and in the background left, Eleanor Fords's custom 1952 Lincoln Town Car Limousine.

deuce_roadster · 09-30-2023, 04:14 PM

Was the 24 stud engine some prototype, since they didn't come out until 1937? Also looks to have a 42 (crab) distributor.

DavidG · 09-30-2023, 06:06 PM

Kind of sacrilege to not have its original powertrain given the setting.

Kurt in NJ · 10-01-2023, 12:04 PM

The looks like it could have sealed beam headlights too

V8COOPMAN · 10-01-2023, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

The looks like it could have sealed beam headlights too

Kurt is correct! You can see the flutes in the glass in this shot.

Coop

petehoovie · 10-04-2023, 02:47 PM

Original front end...

rockfla · 10-04-2023, 02:59 PM

That car was purchased by Bill Warner just south of here about an hours drive in Deland FL. One of our good friends told us he remembers that car showing up at the annual Ormond Beach FL AACA show at Thanksgiving back in the early 60's (62/63) with an asking price of $ 1750.00. and NO takers!! We also had a friend who was a Greyhound bus driver who drove the route from here in Jax to Orlando and back, he remembered seeing the car for sale down in Deland when it was rolled out of the garage for sale, passing through driving his bus, never went back to see it!!!

GB SISSON · 10-05-2023, 06:56 AM

A face only a mother could love.

Zeke3 · 10-05-2023, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A face only a mother could love.

I am not a fan of the front end restyle either.

DavidG · 10-05-2023, 04:23 PM

Nor I.

ford38v8 · 10-05-2023, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

A face only a mother could love.

It could have been worse, they might have fitted Peterbilt headlights on it.

deuce_roadster · 10-06-2023, 12:03 AM

That thing shouldn't be on display on Ford property in that form.

Als48 · 10-11-2023, 12:14 PM

We are getting a few negative comments here, I kind of like the custom front end. It reminds me of the front drive Cord autos. Keep it light, guys, Edsel was kind of a stylist/ trend-setter.

Al H

doghair3 · 10-11-2023, 12:48 PM

I am a big fan of the speedster. Front end change and all. I'm sure it would never pass the safety standards of today but if Ford could replicate that car with modern day safety standards it would be a huge seller in my opinion.

09-30-2023, 12:53 AM	#1
highbeams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: California Posts: 802	Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Edsel_Ford's_Model_40_Special_Speedster.jpg

09-30-2023, 05:35 AM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Special Speedster. Nice. highbeams

09-30-2023, 05:46 AM	#3
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster 24 Stud Flathead V8 in Edsel Ford's 1934 Ford Special Speedster.

09-30-2023, 06:04 AM	#4
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster I like it!

09-30-2023, 04:10 PM	#7
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster The other cars shown are the 1939 Lincoln Continental prototype (right rear), a 1934 Brewster Town Car (left) and in the background left, Eleanor Fords's custom 1952 Lincoln Town Car Limousine.

09-30-2023, 04:14 PM	#8
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Was the 24 stud engine some prototype, since they didn't come out until 1937? Also looks to have a 42 (crab) distributor.

09-30-2023, 06:06 PM	#9
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Kind of sacrilege to not have its original powertrain given the setting.

10-01-2023, 12:04 PM	#10
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster The looks like it could have sealed beam headlights too

10-04-2023, 02:47 PM	#12
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,160	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Original front end... __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

10-04-2023, 02:59 PM	#13
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,963	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster That car was purchased by Bill Warner just south of here about an hours drive in Deland FL. One of our good friends told us he remembers that car showing up at the annual Ormond Beach FL AACA show at Thanksgiving back in the early 60's (62/63) with an asking price of $ 1750.00. and NO takers!! We also had a friend who was a Greyhound bus driver who drove the route from here in Jax to Orlando and back, he remembered seeing the car for sale down in Deland when it was rolled out of the garage for sale, passing through driving his bus, never went back to see it!!!

10-05-2023, 06:56 AM	#14
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,943	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster A face only a mother could love. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

10-05-2023, 04:23 PM	#16
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,102	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster Nor I.

10-06-2023, 12:03 AM	#18
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster That thing shouldn't be on display on Ford property in that form.

10-11-2023, 12:14 PM	#19
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster We are getting a few negative comments here, I kind of like the custom front end. It reminds me of the front drive Cord autos. Keep it light, guys, Edsel was kind of a stylist/ trend-setter. Al H

10-11-2023, 12:48 PM	#20
doghair3 Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Venetia, Pa. Posts: 51	Re: Edsel Ford's Model 40 Special Speedster I am a big fan of the speedster. Front end change and all. I'm sure it would never pass the safety standards of today but if Ford could replicate that car with modern day safety standards it would be a huge seller in my opinion.