Featured Hot Rods New caretaker for the "Candy and Chrome 40 coupe

I have become the newest caretaker of the Candy and Chrome 1940 Ford coupe. I saw the car at the "Roc" and was captivated by it. It was built in the early 1960's and was featured in Pat Ganahl's book "Lost Hot Rods". The name was given in honor of the candy apple red finish and an abundance of chrome. An abundance of chrome is a total understatement it has chrome garnish moldings, steering column, suspension, rear end housing, firewall, inner fender panels, engine accessories, and (drum roll please) the entire ch***is is chromed. It is powered by an enhanced 303 ci Olds backed by a three on the tree and a banjo. And yes I intend to drive it often but obviously will not change the appearance in anyway. The candy lacquer has crazed and faded to a satin appearance nut the chrome is still in excellent almost new condition.

 

Lucky dog!

 

WOW!! Way to go, Gary. Love it..........Don.

 

So cool if you get tired of it I will make you an offer.

 

It sits “modern low”. Are the new parts chromed too?

 

So nice! Lucky man.

 

Congrats !

 

Gorgeous. Hope to see it in person sometime!

 

What a score, sounds like you are going to treat it well.

 

Wonderful car to own, congratulations

 

What a killer car.

 

Congrats!

Any plans to polish it?

 

when saw this car at the roc I was quite taken by it and spent a lot of time looking and then looking some more...
congratulations

 

Glad to see it's in good hands.

 

Wow.

 

Really cool 40! I'm impressed with the chrome firewall!

 

Beautiful car!!!!!

 

How does a fella chrome a firewall? Those don't exactly unbolt...

Fantastic car, I know you will take good care of her.

-Abone.

 

Congrats, great 40. Looked it over good at the Roc.

 

Nice, Very Nice!
Dan

 

Definitely in good hands and I would love to see it in person

 

Well done! You’re the right guy to take it over.

 

So, the motorcycle has to go to make room for the '40? It must have been a tuff decision. All kidding aside, you've become the caretaker of a beautiful car.

 

I've got a soft spot in my heart for 40 coupes, but this one is drop-dead perfect!
Seriously, did the original builder own a chrome shop? If not, he had money to burn.
Would be fun to kit bash a 1/25 AMT replica of it...

 

Good for you car looks and sets great love the chrome. noticed the antenna still in the roof makes me wonder if the car has had any body work ever

 

Congrats Gary! It’s such an amazing car! Glad you finally got it home.

 

I’d drive it

 

Good for you.

 

One very cool '40 FORD COUPE! Congrats on your new to you car.