Vehicle Description
A great rat rod is all about an unashamed performance appearance
with secret cool rewards hidden throughout, and this 1931 Dodge
Sedan does it perfectly. More than just a slammed outlaw
presentation, you have great details that keep people talking about
your machine for much longer than the cars that cost five times as
much.
This Dodge has an industrial toughness that cannot be denied. You
see in how the body still shows the marks from where it was
chopped, and also where it was channeled over the frame to give it
that ultra-low look. Everything on this rat rod is done with a bit
of a hidden purpose. For example, the roof might look like it has
the classic vinyl top that came on these 1930s machines, but unlike
those factory cars, it also snaps away in case you want to be open
to the world. And the details are absolutely terrific, like the
crankshaft front bumper, wrenches for door handles,
commercial-style headlights, bullet-style taillights, and
whitewalls on classic red steelies. And it's all wrapped in a
purple patina that looks like it was stashed away in a barn for
decades. So they spent a lot of time and effort making sure this
has the right worn-in look, but it's really a $30,000 build
completed in 2017.
Open the door, and the full rat rod experience continues. You're
going to love watching people be amused at the park bench used for
seating (and yes, there are seatbelts!) There's old metal signs
used to complete the interior. We're especially fond of the
Interstate Batteries sign that stretches across both doors of the
driver's side - a very artistic touch. Grabbing the tall gearstick
will instantly make you feel like the Rat Fink. That's why this
will always make a very charismatic first impression. But once
again, take a moment to look at the details to find the really cool
stuff. There's an integrated steamer trunk in the rear for storage,
screwdriver for turn signal stalk, and the tool box bolted to the
floor hides essential functions like the starter, fan, fuel pump,
and lights. And as you look across the dash, the AutoMeter gauges
and large AutoGauge tach have been purposely weathered to give you
accurate info with an authentic rat rod look.
The engine bay has been engineered for a worn-in appearance, and
just like the rest of the car, it's secretly rewarding. You see the
first signs of this when you realize the 350 cubic-inch block was
painted purple to match the body. This V8 inhales deeply with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with authority has
those headers give a thunderous sound out of each side. And this
mean motor also has nice supporting components like an aluminum
radiator with electric fan. Out on the road, the three-speed
automatic transmission, adjustable coilovers in the rear, and power
brakes w/discs up front make driving this rat rod an easy
experience.
You know you've already fallen in love/lust with the idea of being
the bad boy, especially since it's at such a nice price. Call
today!!!
