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Then and Now

N the 9th of February 1933, Ford officially announced the new Model 40 (1933 Ford V8) to the public. It was another revolutionary model, surpassing the firsts of the Deuce. It marked the first year of annual model changes and featured a new, stiffer chassis design with a longer 112” wheelbase that meant a roomier body for passengers. A rakish grille, angled windshield, rear hood line and front door edge underpinned the decidedly attractive appearance. Additionally, the longer doors were now a mere 1” above the running

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