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. Built to turn heads and drop jaws, this
striking Ford roadster wraps freshly restored steel around a custom
suspension, a custom leather interior and a smooth drivetrain
that's lead by an exotic LT5 V8. Ready to be the center of
attention wherever you go? Your classic awaits!
HENRY FORD STEEL
The beneficiary of an extensive, body-off restoration that was
completed in late 2017, this Ford's smooth steel was super solid
before its intricate freshening even began. Over the course of the
car's detailed, nut-and-bolt build, that metal was subjected to a
deep massage that culminated in a glossy coat of silky black
2-stage. All the right polished stuff is where it ought to be, from
the car's sculpted grille and Ford Twolite headlights to its
guarded bumpers and blue-dot taillights. A quality cloth top folds
a glass backlite behind trick suicide doors and a stainless-trimmed
windscreen. Colorful additions include dual horns, snazzy cowl
lamps and a stainless-trimmed, continental-style spare. And it all
adds up to one classy drop-top that celebrates the fusion of some
of Ford's greatest design work and some of the best modern
technology money can buy.
POWER BY LOTUS
At this point, vintage Fords and small block Chevrolets go together
like peas and carrots. But sometimes peas and carrots, well, they
just get a tad boring. That's why you add a little honey to the
glaze. And this Ford's exclusive LT5 V8 certainly sweetens the pot!
Originally intended as a simple set of 16-valve cylinder heads atop
a basic Chevrolet small block, this all-aluminum, Lotus-engineered
beast shares its basic dimensions with Chevrolet's storied small
block, but exactly zero interchangeable components. The result is a
32-valve, 4-cam powerhouse that utilizes a trick dual-path
induction system to create 405 horsepower and 385 lb./ft. of
all-American torque. The much-lauded aluminum specialists at
Mercury Marine of Stillwater, Oklahoma assembled the aesthetically
pleasing mill. And when fitted under the Corvette's clamshell hood,
it became an ultra-performance world record holder. Sourced from a
1993 ZR-1, this particular LT5 benefitted from a $16K overhaul that
complemented fresh machine work with ported heads, a ported intake,
custom cams and new JE pistons. And as you can see from our high
resolution photos, the car's clean engine bay wraps body-matched
2-stage around a custom cold air intake and an aluminum radiator
that's complete with an electric puller fan.
TIMELESS STYLE, MODERN MANNERS
Every good custom has a solid foundation. This classic's crisp
dynamics begin with a sturdy factory frame that's been boxed,
reinforced, smoothed and painted. At the center of those bones, a
cooled 700R4 4-speed spins a smoothed Ford 9-inch. That axle pushes
a triangulated 4-link rear-clip, which is constructed from polished
control arms and adjustable coil-over-shocks. Opposite that clip, a
Heidts independent front-half hangs power rack-and-pinion steering
behind polished control arms and Aldan American coil-overs. That
suspension stops when a polished, floor-mounted booster charges
braided steel lines to clamp four polished calipers on four vented
rotors. At the center of the floor, polished long-tube headers pipe
charred fossils through polished pipes, a polished crossover and
polished turbo mufflers. At the corners of the chassis, red spokes
spin 195/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 255/70R15 BF
Goodrich Radial T/As. And detailing is on-point, with a polished
flywheel cover and a finned B&M transmission pan complementing
Wilwood brake proportioning and a chromed fuel tank.
CLASSY AND TIMELESS
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 wide bench seat that's dressed in Swiss hide leather.
At the front of that seat, a body-matched dash frames sedate Auto
Meter telemetry. Below that dash, luxurious carpet floods polished
foot pedals and a long Lokar shifter. In front of the driver, a
banjo-style steering wheel spins a leather-wrapped hoop around a
polished, tilting column. And behind the passengers, a rear-hinged
deck blooms into a plush rumble Seat.
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!
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of an extensive, body-off restoration
All-steel cabriolet body / Cloth top
5.7 liter LT5 Corvette V8 / 405 horsepower
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Boxed and reinforced chassis / Custom suspension
Custom leather interior
15-inch wire wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
