Vehicle Description
As enthusiasts, we all know the true appeal of owning classic cars
is expressing our own individuality through purpose-built machines
that are rolling extensions of everything which defines us. And
whether that means constructing a canvas from the ground up or
taking a solid foundation and adding just enough detail for
perfection, the hobby certainly has no shortage of ideas,
inspiration or talent. That said, if you've been a long-term car
junkie, chances are you find yourself a bit jaded. And no matter
how spectacular everyday classics are, you probably have a hard
time rekindling the wide-eyed excitement that sparked your
decades-old addiction. So, what does a seasoned gearhead do when he
loses his appetite for striped Camaros and High Impact MoPars? He
snatches up a super cool rarity like this sweet Ford Cabriolet!
Built to turn heads and drop jaws, this striking drop-top wraps a
spry Ford small block and stalwart Ford AOD in solid Ford steel and
plush leather trim. Want to be the center of attention wherever you
go? Your classic awaits!
HENRY FORD STEEL
Based on appearance, this Ford's smooth and solid steel was super
clean before its detailed restoration even began. Nonetheless, that
metal was subjected to a deep massage that followed a full strip
with laser-straight lines and a spectacular coat of bright red
2-stage. And today, this drop-top rolls as a banner showpiece that
celebrates the fusion of some of Ford's greatest design work with
some of the best modern technology money can buy.
When it comes to details, this well-executed classic strikes an
excellent balance between Ford's hallmark Roaring Twenties
aesthetic and the monochromatic style of traditional hot rodding.
At the front of the car, a polished grille centers a traditional
"V8" emblem between a polished bumper, polished Twolite headlights
and a classy "Ford" badge. Behind that branding, a polished
Greyhound leads a steel hood, which fronts chrome-trimmed glass
that's seated in a custom, body-matched frame. That frame, pierced
by a small, custom-mount wiper, meets a tailored cloth top that's
finished with a quality glass backlite. At the sides of the car,
trick suicide doors hang elegant mirrors and traditional handles
between matted running boards and snazzy cowl lamps. And at the
back of those boards, a second polished bumper frames a billet fuel
cap, polished Blue Dot Duolamps and a plush Rumble Seat.
POWER BY FORD
Tilt this 40B's hood and you'll find 302 cubic inches of Blue Oval
bliss. At the top of that Jet Black block, a coated Magneti Marelli
carburetor rides between a polished air cleaner and a polished
intake. At the front of that intake, a familiar MSD distributor
anchors loomed Taylor plug wires between a polished breather, an
MSD Blaster SS coil and polished Ford Racing valve covers. Below
those covers, ceramic-coated block hugger headers funnel spent
gases in to large-diameter exhaust pipes. Opposite those pipes,
billet serpentine components spin a polished alternator and a
polished AC compressor. And in front of those components, an
aluminum radiator leads a large SPAL puller fan. As you can see,
the clean engine bay wears matching 2-stage skin. And all the
mill's ancillary components, from its braided fluid lines and trick
transmission stick to its Lokar throttle linkage and billet brake
reservoir, appear to be high quality aftermarket pieces.
TIMELESS STYLE, MODERN MANNERS
Every good custom has a solid foundation. This classic's crisp
dynamics begin with a sturdy aftermarket chassis that's finished
with an integrated driveshaft hoop. Inside that hoop, a color-keyed
driveshaft spans the difference between a proven Ford AOD 4-speed
and a polished, Corvette-style axle. That axle utilizes polished
half-shafts to push a fully independent rear-clip, which is built
from polished control arms and quality Aldan coil-overs. Opposite
that clip, an independent front-half hangs manual rack-and-pinion
steering behind more polished control arms and a second set of
Aldan coil-overs. That suspension stops when polished,
power-assisted calipers, mounted in-board at the rear, squeeze a
combination of drilled, slotted and vented rotors. At the center of
the floor, polished and Mandrel-bent exhaust vibrates polished
turbo mufflers. At the corners of the chassis, aggressive Billet
Specialties wheels spin 215/40R17 Kumho Ecstas in front of
255/45R20 Kumho Ecstas. And detailing is on-point, with braided
fluid lines complementing a finned transmission cooler and a custom
fuel tank.
JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CUSTOM
One of this classic's coolest assets is a thoroughly upgraded
interior that, just like the rest of the car, features just the
right amount of customization. Pop the doors and you're immediately
greeted by a plush bench seat that's centered on a retractable
armrest. Below that seat, luxurious carpet floods metal foot
pedals, a long Lokar shifter and a polished emergency brake. At the
sides of that rug, custom side panels frame billet handles. At the
front of those doors, a tastefully modified dash seats sedate
Classic Instruments telemetry amid hardware for Vintage Air climate
control. And in front of the driver, a banjo-style steering wheel
spins a body-matched hoop around a polished, tilting column.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
From its polished grille to its polished exhaust tips, this Ford is
a completely sorted show stopper that's ready to hit the road
today! Is there anything better than a 2-person crowd-gatherer that
barks through a big V8 and stares through svelte aesthetics? We
think not. Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and claim your
ticket to classic car fame!
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
302 cubic inch Ford V8
Ford AOD 4-speed automatic transmission
Custom leather interior
Modern air conditioning
Aftermarket chassis / Fully independent suspension
All-steel body / Cloth top
4-wheel power disc brakes / Rack-and-pinion steering
17 and 20-inch Billet Specialties wheels
Sale includes restoration photos
