1940 Ford Coupe
Project Obscura is about subtraction as much as it is performance. A 1940 Ford coupe reduced to its purest form—no badges, no handles, no ornamentation—just mass, proportion, and presence. The chopped roofline pulls the silhouette low and tight, while the uninterrupted body surfaces give the car a shadow-like quality, as if it’s been carved from a single block rather than assembled.
Engineered To Dominate
Finished in a deep, metallic gray, Obscura plays with light instead of reflecting it. Every curve reads intentional. Every line flows without distraction. This is a coupe built to feel heavy, planted, and slightly menacing—classic prewar Ford DNA reinterpreted through a modern, performance-minded lens.
Under the skin, the story shifts from restraint to authority. A Gen II GM small-block delivers reliable, muscular power, paired to a Turbo 400 automatic and sent rearward through a Ford 9-inch differential. Modern suspension geometry and coilovers pull the car down over its wheels, while four-wheel disc brakes ensure it stops as confidently as it goes.
Key Features & Specifications
1940 Ford Coupe body with chopped roof
Fully shaved exterior: no badges, handles, or trim
Gen II GM small-block V8
Turbo 400 automatic transmission
Ford 9-inch rear differential
Coilover suspension with lowered stance
Four-wheel disc brakes
Custom fabricated engine bay
Custom interior with modern seating and controls
Blacked-out steel wheels with performance tires
Inside, Obscura balances modern comfort with a stripped-down hot-rod ethos. A custom interior integrates contemporary seating, clean instrumentation, and subtle controls without breaking the period feel. Everything is functional, intentional, and driver-focused—nothing ornamental, nothing wasted.
Project Obscura isn’t loud by default. It doesn’t rely on chrome or nostalgia cues to announce itself. Instead, it waits in the shadows—low, wide, and deliberate—until motion reveals what it really is: a timeless coupe built to drive hard, look ruthless, and age without apology.
