LE Sovcsious tuproveneeds ADDED TO FUNDAMENTAL FORD FEATURES REPRESENT THE MOST ADVANCED ENGINEERING IN THE LOW-PRICED FIELD HE, design, performance and comfort of the new Ford V-8 cars for 1940 establishes them more firmly than ever as the undisputed value leaders of their class! Never before has such an array of outstand- advances been offered at such a low-price level! Here are some of the 22 major improvements in the 1940 models. THE THRILLING NEW “STABILISED RIDE” ‘A. new torsion bar side stabiliser combined with new aevo-type shack absorbers Jonger frone and more flexible rear springs plus fall torque tube drive and frome and rear alive rods that take the diving and braking forces, leaving che springs un- hampered to ewhion the weight of the car AND THE GRAND sive smooth, relaxed riding comfort, far in advance of all There is no roll wh soray.im high cross winds. Even at high cruising speeds, the new V-8"s hold the road firmly, (xe from road shocks, stress and sein. "Free action™ oa all four wheels permits any wheel to pass over bumps or Fler without affecting the others, oe steain- ing the chasis by If its cornet. Seeering ie light and. responsive to finger- tip tovch and when the big oversize brake are applied, there is no disconcerting "dip." NEW FINGERTIP GEAR SHIFT combined with the new "blocker" type transm Sion makes gear changing dlightfully simple, ‘There is no need co take your hand from the new twouspoke steering whee, 2 sight prosiue of the fingers shifte gear without Slashing.” NEW FORD RIDE‘There's Long-Life Comfort in these Dis The newly-designed seats and seat backs are contoured for better body and leg support. ‘The font seat in all models has a dual range of adjustment. With a sliding action of 4 in. ange, it rises as it moves forward without changing the restful slope of the seat back, a feature appreciated by drivers of shore statu Note the many refinements of finish—plastic “Colour Harmonised” hardware, assist cords, rear compartment ash ray, interior lights, parcel shelf behind the rear Seat, rear seat arm’ rests, robe rail, etc. Three different harmonising colour ensembles are avail- able to suit individual preferences and the new- type head lining has a matte non-reflecting sur- face. The high quality mottled carpets in strictly toning colours do not show footmarks.The De Luxe Ford V-8 instrument panel is entirely new and distinctive in design. A com- Pact group of instruments is easily visible through the new two-spoke steering wheel. Each end of the panel contains an ash receptacle for convenience. Starter, headlight beam indicator, cigarette lighter and control knobs are most con- veniently located. A built-in geille permits easy installation of radio speaker. There is a large slove compartment under lock and key and a clock of modern design. Dual screen wipers operate from base of windscreen and two sun visors are standard equipment. The handbrake lever is conveniently placed at right below dash and che gear shift lever located at the fingertips. oor of front compartment is thus entirely free of control obstructions permitting ample leg room for driver and two passengers,FINGER-TIP GEARSHIFT standard on ail models at no exten cos “Blocker” type transmission eliminates risk of clashing even when aking hasty” gearchanges aay si WEW VENTILATING WINDOWS standard on all closet models and De Luse Convertible Coupe. Controllable ae willy air enters the car inrough the forward opening and is directed up toward the roof to cle the body interior without creating a draughs LL the Ford cars for 1940 are equipped with ash receptacle at cach end of the instrument panel and a cigarette lighter. The De Luxe cars also have ash teays in rear compartment of Sedans All model: have 2 convenient glove compartment under lock and hey, just the place uo stow maps, sum glans, faslight, camers— and to keep 2 record of the low operating cost of your Ford V-8. ‘The De Luxe VE glove compartment door ie feted with 2 clock BIG HYDRAULIC BRAKES. ‘The powerful Foed hydraulic NEW RIDE STABILISER. ‘This is an important coneriby baker provide much quieter tion towards Ford's grand new operation. Drums (12 inch riding qualities. A spring steel Gites) and. lining see bar at the front resists any end : eney towards chasis wesving, diminating. sway when corner (162 square inches) are-un ge — for quick stops and long service. yen keel. Steering, t00, is Superior engineering design Ione postive and wheel fight is results in extremely light abolished, ‘The cat remains pal pressure steadier in high cross winds‘A HOST OF NEW COMFORT FEATURES Every posible aid to motoring comfort has been included at standard equipment. New pivot type front quarter windows give cay control of draught-free ventilation. New reiliene seat backs for restful riding— drivers seats are adjustable two ways, rising when they move forward. Dual windscreen wipers are mounted at base of windscreen, New head lamps give a stronger “country” beam—a more effcient “trafic” beam, The steering column gearshift gives unob- steucted leg-room for three front seat pas- sengers. There is also exten room in the ear compartment. FORD V-8 STYLE LEADERSHIP Long, sweeping graceful lines place the new models in the forefront of ear design. V-8 and De Luxe V-8 front ends are sbrolutely in dividual in character and there is 2 new range of body colours—all in exey-to-clan Jonglife baked enamel, Interiors are “col- four harmonised”—tho new upholsters, in- strument panel, 2-spoke stesring whee, door handles, ete, ste perfectly in tone ‘The insteument panel compactly groups all inetruments including new baetery condi- tion indicator, and carries a cigarette lighter, two asherays, decorative radio grille and lock-up glove compartment. De Luxe models have clock and ventilating rear quatter win- dows. All models are equipped with rearend gravel diflceo Advances- ‘THAT GIVE YOU THE BIGGEST VALUE FOR 1940 Ope i drs red ibis tl ost backs Fon sive Nev “ealorhermmied” issn 14 Nev fmttimene pond Fon siuence an aif" trammsiion aR SAFETY 1}. Overie hyde bake. 20, Improved hess ld wipers 3 ba of wn A FME HABIO FOR A FINE CAR Opin a Low exten cme) Unprceented performance to teh he exe pate tine me constant. lel of sgl ‘tens aril conde Excaive “phentom” sh iaconypiames ond” Nile the sed ele tone conta t's mil ld sree ohDE LUXE FORD V-8 SEDAN This big, beautiful, lavishly appointed sedan is by far the greatest value ever offered in the economy field. It comes in the smartest of ew styles with a choice of “colour harmonised” interiors. With its peerless V-8 performance it gives traditional Ford operating economy and the grand new Ford ride! Six travel in this sedan in really roomy comfort with leg-room, head- room, elbow-room to spare. Unusually silent, too, is this De Luxe Sedan—sound-proofed and engineered for quiet, restful riding and it has de luxe appointments to add to prideful owner ship and really luxurious motoring.FORD V-8 COUPE-SEDAN ‘The ideal business-man’s car! used to accommoda mal illustrated on the a large flat-floored compartment 6 feet x 3 feet extending from back of front seat, can be obtained in two simple movements It can be e 6 adults plus nor- of rear cushion and seat back. Ford Y-8 operating economy, style and comfort bring the Coupe-Sedan to the top in its field. As a reliable, comfortable and especially an economical business port unit the Ford V-8 Coupé unsurpassed at its low price.SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 221 cab ink Bore 3.062 in. Sere abet Concing Rod and) Coe Wat Serie, Cate ton CCKANKSHAFT=—Spcal Far cmt aly eel Weide 66 Nhs 3 Inns eta main ering surface, 681 9. inches Staal and dyasniely CCARDURETTOR—Dusl dows drug cabert sal ire sith bath eye sie leer FUEL SYSTEM Bagi den fl pnp Tere ple sel fs take ted ret, eapscy, 12 gallos Ing ste, 384 aq. ine Conf wae amps at fron of ech cylinder Back, "Two thermo TONITION—tery, coil and dsbuwe, Di toute driv divcly OF end of cimbate. Full wtmatereores contra CHASSIS smretiy. All gut ant ales pee, Synstroind eend and Insteunent pand. Opestes mechasilly on sear wheds SPRINGS—Ford tanvene cater font and rm gen! wsghe-soking capaccy betwem free and rt srogs oar doubles hydewieseetype Steck orbs. Spring srl tovon bar vide saber Spring lever ane grote tw take prenure tua labriatin through Iabriston ipo oe centre bl FRAMESpevl Furd doign, evel eaebon Sind. Double drop, Xmenber shames form tx ction with side suber etd ends sf fame Min site mmr depth, 4 ins res STEERING GEAR—Worm and Roller, Rat, M2 c 1 Worm mouning—eeo pee raller FRONT AXLE—Specal Ford ha tetel min er lly sh °F" ram revere Blt Ad Fonale capered alr whe bearings REAR AXLE—2 dang eype Spel bevel gee ith straddle mounted non Meller beings LUTEAL AND TRANSUISSION—Dey singe Sunt Gamer 9.709 AS th Me Chi pnw pee oy Mo hen a le in dames, tne nog a 180400 enuitugal farce. Diane, 9 fos Sate 73.) ay hy Ceara il olan per a inch ‘4 in, Gearshift levee on wetrng colamn. Siete aed Dn Santee Mk Tnto—cen x16 Tidl tanith vk “hake” Gee (eee TURNING CIRCLE=M8 {2 in, sib 0 Sloane, Gantt pine mua WHEELIASE 2 Shinde, 120 In unk Motor Company of Atria Py. Tite dl dny lint witb rol or FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSFRALIA PTY. ETD. UNCORPORATED jn VICTORIA. whats elcy ic ne of cofinnos infrovemal, rors the right $0 chung secifclons and ig bit Yo pura REGISTERED OFFICE, GEELONG).oe Aa