1940s Classic Cars for Sale
654 listings
654 listings. New arrivals daily.
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1940
(131)
1941
(105)
1942
(16)
1943
(1)
1944
(1)
1945
(1)
1946
(74)
1947
(85)
1948
(104)
1949
(136)
654
cars found
Dealer
United States
1948 Chrysler New Yorker
$109,995
Dealer
United States
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C
$289,995
Dealer
United States
1949 Mercury 79M
$114,995
Dealer
United States
1941 Willys American
$89,995
Dealer
United States
1941 Oldsmobile Series 60
$135,000
Dealer
United States
1948 White COE
$78,500
Dealer
United States
1946 Chevrolet Cabover
$79,900
Dealer
United States
1949 Mercury Eight
$134,900
Dealer
United States
1941 Willys American
$139,995
Dealer
United States
1942 Dodge WC-12
$169,995
Dealer
United States
1946 Chevrolet Cabover
$79,900
$82,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Well-preserved 1940s classics have generally held or appreciated value, particularly low-mileage survivors and matching-numbers examples. Cultural and design icons of the era outperform mass-market models.
1940s cars predate modern safety equipment (airbags, ABS, crumple zones). Many owners upgrade brakes (disc conversions), add seatbelts, and improve lighting for safer modern driving. Defensive driving and reduced speed limit risk.
Reproduction parts for popular 1940s classics are widely available through specialists. Less common models rely on swap meets, marque clubs, and used/NOS suppliers. Some cross-vehicle parts compatibility helps with sourcing.
1940s classic cars on Classic Cars Arena range from $3,000 to $289,995, with an average asking price of $33,429 across 654 listings.
Some 1940s models had production runs in the millions; others (special editions, performance trims) had limited runs of a few thousand. Rarity drives premium values — currently we have 654 1940s listings showing the active supply.
Cars from the 1940s era are characterized by the design language, engineering, and cultural context of their decade. We currently have 654 1940s classic listings on Classic Cars Arena.
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