Seeing a bare-metal 1930 Ford Model A “Rat Rod,” low to the ground, with an unashamed performance appearance, captivates one’s attention. It’s easy to be drawn in to the “like it or not” approach for the build choices and hundreds of hours of love, passion and investment. It epitomizes personalizing a vehicle for just the right look. Attention to detail, cleanliness and quality of workmanship shows through all the patina.
A close look at this Rat Rod will reveal the all-metal body panels and a tremendous pride of workmanship. The quality is in more than just the bare body. It has industrial toughness that cannot be denied. It all adds up to that perfectly patinaed package that looks fresh from a barn – until people see all the hard work done in the details. The flat-paint finish gives off the instant impression that this bad boy has arrived. Simple yet intriguing, it begs to be admired and driven for the world to see. The two-seat interior is perfect to be enjoyed with a like-minded friend for a cruise to a car show for the purpose of causing a stir.
Travel with confidence under the power of a 327ci Chevrolet engine, topped with a pair of carburetors and mated to an automatic transmission. Wrapped headers spilling out side exhaust make for an appealing look and sound. With a recent tuneup, this rod runs beautifully on its new wide white tires. Literally topping it off is the buttoned tonneau-style canvas top, making it fitting and functional. Unbelievably charismatic, the whole package spells Ford fun; an enticing ride likely to leave the new owner grinning from one road trip to the next.
