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Old 04-14-2025, 09:00 PM   #1
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Default Re: 39 vs 40

I've had both and I agree with Tubman that overall, the deluxe '39 is the better-styled vehicle.


Sorry, Mike.
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Old 04-15-2025, 07:21 AM   #2
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When I was a callow youth, I thought that a '40 Ford DeLuxe was the cat's meow. Now after many decades, as far as styling is concerned, a properly done '39 DeLuxe wins, hands down.

It can be ruined quite easily though, just add an aftermarket sealed beam conversion.
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I've had both and I agree with Tubman that overall, the deluxe '39 is the better-styled vehicle.


Sorry, Mike.

AND that ALSO applies to 1939 & 40 Mercury's too!!!! IMO and with sincere apologies to Kube as well!!!
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