Price: US $34,000.00 SOLD OUT
1929 FORD “A-V8†ROADSTER A NOSTALGIC EXAMPLE OF A TRUE AMERICAN HOT ROD BY WEEKDAY:Full fendered sole means of daily transport (on streets / to work & drive-ins).BY WEEKEND:A Dry Lake Land Speed Racer / Class: C/ achieved 125 MPH + speeds without the excess weight or drag of “non-essentials†such as fenders, running boards, windshield & lights. In the 40's & 50's this inexpensive light weight auto weighing 2,106 lbs w/no side or rear windows was the car of choice to modify for linear hi-speed & fast acceleration upon vast lake beds.This dual-role Dry Lake Street Roadster was built to its' current late 40's era configuration by ace-engineer, two-time world land-speed record holder & 200 MPH Club Member Butch Philips. All efforts have been made during restoration, safety & engineering upgrades to retain this vehicles signature of "stout simplicity", while preserving the most formative years of hot rodding.In SPECIFICATIONS / RESTORATION HISTORYHand-built “A-V8†Dry Lake Configuration By: “Butch†- Philips & Sons Racing – Riverside CA. Flathead (L-head) Motor Blueprinted By: Bob McKray Performance – Mission Viejo, CA. Engineering Upgrades By: Art & Mike - Chrisman’s Auto Rod Specialties - Santa Ana, CA. ENGINE:MERCURY V-8 “FLATHEAD†59a / 296 cubic inch displacement w/ 2009 integration to the current Stage II NATO Military Spec French Bare Block. Est. Horse Power = 200+ INTERNAL (Eng.):BORE: 3 5/16 in.STROKE: 4 1/8 in.PISTONS & RINGS: Ross.RODS: Eagle.VALVES: 16 valve Standard.PORT MODIFICATION: Polished.CRANKSHAFT: Mercury.CAMSHAFT: Potvin 400. HEADS: Edelbrock.COMPRESSION RATIO: 8.5:1 CARBURETION: 3 ea. 2 barrel Stromberg 97's.MANIFOLD (Intake): Edelbrock. IGNITION: KONG "Championship" Distributor (archived for preservation) w/ 2009 integration to the current 21A “Crab Style†electronic ignition update. CLUTCH ASSY: McLeod 10.5 in. clutch, pres. plate, billet alum. flywheel / Constant-running throw-out bearing. TRANSMISSION: Muncie 4-speed / M-22 “Rock Crusher†/ Hurst Competition Plus shifter w/ 2012 integration to the current T-5 Borg-Warner 5-Speed manual shift.ADAPTATION (Trans.): Offenhauser. DRIVE SHAFT: Mongrel - Ed Moore Drivelines. / Spicer u-joints. EXHAUST:MUFFLERS: Stainless Edelbrock RPM Series Tru-Flo.PIPES & “W-TYPE†HEADERS: Jet-Hot Coated.LAKES PIPES (sides): Electric / remotely operated. SUSPENSION:FRONT LEAF 6 ea. GT2 w/ Nyoglide inserts perched on 4†dropped axle. REAR COIL-OVERS suspended on 9" Ford 3:73 rear axle gear differential. BRAKES:​ FRONT: 10†Disc / REAR: 12†Shoe. WHEELS:​ 1941 FORD DISC TYPE – STEEL.FRONT: 14 in. x 6 in. / REAR: 15 in. x 8 in. BODY / CHASSI:​ BABB (all steel body) / TCI (custom boxed frame). TOP: ​Composite hardtop (light-weight / lift-off Carson Top). PAINT / PINSTRIPE: ​Barrier Blue / Pinstriping: Gormo. WINDSHIELD: ​CHOP: 3.5 in. / RAKE: Canted 1 in. Replacement Value $200,000 This Roadster is Show and Road Ready! AVAILABLE/NEGOTIABLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES: · Race Ramps · Driveway Ramps · Flat-Jack · Soft Tow Straps · Upholstered Carson Top w/ Ceiling Hoist · Boxes of new shirts · Show sign/frame · Half-shell era correct helmet w/ matching numbers “02†· Orig. KONG Championship Ignition (newly rebuilt by Charles “KONG†Jackson before his passing & boxed for preservation. · Custom Matching Reclining Seat Bolsters (2). · Car Covers (2), one for lift-off Carson top & one for no top.
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1929 |
| VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 94D375882113 | Mileage: | 7,500 |
| Interior Color: | Gray | Make: | Ford |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Model: | Model A |
| Transmission: | Borg Warner T5 Manual | Trim: | Roadster A-V8 |
| Body Type: | Convertible | Engine: | Flathead V8 |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Sub Model: | Roadster | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Exterior Color: | Blue | Disability Equipped: | No |
