Ford Model 40
The Model 40 provides the recorded basis for Edsel Ford’s Special Speedster.
What to check before buying
Verify frame and body documentation against the period build and later restoration record.
Edsel Ford’s special has its own body and provenance.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLA15512 | Mar 2008RM Sotheby’s · Automobiles of Amelia Island2008 1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster | SoldUSD 1,760,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Set the model, specification, budget, and timetable. We run the private search and screen candidates against your brief.
Private sourcingAssess a car you’ve found
Review the seller’s records, comparable sales, and questions for an independent marque specialist before deciding what to offer.
Pre-purchase advice
We agree the written scope, fee, and any specialist costs before work begins.
Factory specification and chronology
- Factory purpose
- Road
Individual chassis histories
- Edsel Ford Model 40 Special Speedster
Edsel Ford commissioned Bob Gregorie’s one-off Model 40 Special Speedster. The museum records a later restoration for Ford House.