For sale is a 1940 Chrysler Windsor convertible coupe (odometer 37794).
Bought from a US auction (from Bob Bakewell collection), a rare 1940
Chrysler Windsor Convertible Coupe that Bob Bakewell actually sold for
his employer in 1948 and was able to acquire for his collection some 63
years later. Title VIN 699159. Restoration work that began in 2011 USA
includes rebuilt 6 cylinder engine, new canvas top, upholstery and wide
whites. Spotlight and dual rear bumper guards. Last driven in 2016. The
acquisition of the car would be an upgrade to any collection. The story
Bob selling the car and requiring it made the cover of the Old Cars
Weekly November 3, 2011 edition where Bob was referred to as
Nebraska’s “Chrysler Man.”
The car moved from the US to Portugal, where a frame-off restoration
was performed (frame and body). Then we transported the car to
Estonia, it was basically a & basket case, the body parts were
reassembled. Within two years, finished the car. Registered in Sweden.
Last works have been done: new license plate light wire and socket,
installation of turn signals, headlight adjustment, and exhaust gases to
normal. During the finishing restoration work, we installed a new battery
and a grounding switch under the hood (where the charger can also be
recharge). New chrome: front and rear bumpers, driver side ventilation
window frame, tailgate handle, taillight frames. All new brake cylinders
and pads installed, front king pins and steering bushings. Some
upholstery work + the entire trunk (most upholstery was already done in
the US, good condition). The roof works with vacuum and all new hoses
installed. Starter restored. It is a 6V electrical system, where the positive
is in the body. The original already has an electric wiper motor that
works. New windshield + gasket. The car starts is in good driving
condition. Ideally, the carburetor could also be restored in the future.
New spark plugs and wires. The electrical system is mostly new wires.
We can help find a reliable transport company. The car belongs to the
private collection and making room for a new project.
We trusted a professional car painter in Portugal with the color selection
and he hit the nail on the head. A wonderful color that changes with the
light, somewhere between dark purple and black. Here is a link to a US
auction where one can see the car before restoration and read about its
history https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/4f-3/
For sale is a 1940 Chrysler Windsor convertible coupe (odometer 37794).
Bought from a US auction (from Bob Bakewell collection), a rare 1940
Chrysler Windsor Convertible Coupe that Bob Bakewell actually sold for
his employer in 1948 and was able to acquire for his collection some 63
years later. Title VIN 699159. Restoration work that began in 2011 USA
includes rebuilt 6 cylinder engine, new canvas top, upholstery and wide
whites. Spotlight and dual rear bumper guards. Last driven in 2016. The
acquisition of the car would be an upgrade to any collection. The story
Bob selling the car and requiring it made the cover of the Old Cars
Weekly November 3, 2011 edition where Bob was referred to as
Nebraska’s “Chrysler Man.”
The car moved from the US to Portugal, where a frame-off restoration
was performed (frame and body). Then we transported the car to
Estonia, it was basically a & basket case, the body parts were
reassembled. Within two years, finished the car. Registered in Sweden.
Last works have been done: new license plate light wire and socket,
installation of turn signals, headlight adjustment, and exhaust gases to
normal. During the finishing restoration work, we installed a new battery
and a grounding switch under the hood (where the charger can also be
recharge). New chrome: front and rear bumpers, driver side ventilation
window frame, tailgate handle, taillight frames. All new brake cylinders
and pads installed, front king pins and steering bushings. Some
upholstery work + the entire trunk (most upholstery was already done in
the US, good condition). The roof works with vacuum and all new hoses
installed. Starter restored. It is a 6V electrical system, where the positive
is in the body. The original already has an electric wiper motor that
works. New windshield + gasket. The car starts is in good driving
condition. Ideally, the carburetor could also be restored in the future.
New spark plugs and wires. The electrical system is mostly new wires.
We can help find a reliable transport company. The car belongs to the
private collection and making room for a new project.
We trusted a professional car painter in Portugal with the color selection
and he hit the nail on the head. A wonderful color that changes with the
light, somewhere between dark purple and black. Here is a link to a US
auction where one can see the car before restoration and read about its
history https://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/lot-item/4f-3/
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