Vehicle Description
With its ultra-wide stance carrying just the right incline and some
massive rubber on display in back, this 1926 Ford T-Bucket is a
guaranteed head turner. It sits on a venerably authentic '26
chassis and offers an unusually solid driving experience for its
next lucky owner, courtesy of a nicely configured suspension and a
drivetrain that's operating in top form.
The purple shade clad over the exterior of this streetrod is bound
to seem a little familiar - it's the same color worn by legions of
Mopar muscle cars over the years and is a great fit in this
setting, looking nice and solid and showing no issues from front to
back. The fiberglass tub encircling the cockpit gives this vintage
roadster an outstanding power to weight ratio and remains in good
shape, with no stress cracks in sight and a pair of doors that are
surrounded by tight, even gaps. Owing to its signature bucket-style
design, the mid-20s' era front suspension components are in full
view and make a nice showing here, as they're smooth as can be and
are nicely painted. Factor in the pair of downward facing sidepipes
extending out of the open engine compartment, the Model-T era
radiator housing up front and the huge tires in back and you have
the very essence of what Norm Grabowski - the founding father of
the T-bucket niche - had in mind when he fashioned the first one,
featured in the classic series, "77 Sunset Strip."
Climb inside the open-air cockpit and you'll notice right away just
how spacious the interior is. Even a large person could ease into
the bench seat and get comfortable as they grab ahold of the
featured GT Grant steering wheel and floor shifter while preparing
for adventure. The white vinyl bench seat is well padded and shows
no tearing as it sits above contrasting black carpet that's in
outright great shape - it was likely very recently added. On the
purple steel of the dash area, a quintet of white faced Dolphin
gauges have been seamlessly installed and are functioning just as
intended to keep tabs on vital motoring functions. In back, you'll
find a sturdy-looking fuel cell sitting alongside the battery,
securely fastened to the floor of the rear compartment.
The powerplant on display in the open engine compartment is a 318
cu V8 - another nod to classic MoPar lore. It wears a 4-barrel
Holley carb on top of an Edelbrock intake manifold and is really
running strong, sending a nice, deep note out of the long tube
headers leading to those signature sidepipes. This streetrod
features a solid driving experience that's pretty hard to come by
in its niche - its 3-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly
and the 9" rear end is equipped with both coilovers to eliminate
chatter and binding around corners, as well as traction bars to
help ensure the power hits the pavement as efficiently as possible.
Vintage Cragar wheels, 14" in front and a pair of 15" in back that
feature huge 31x16.5x15 tires, complete the look of this vintage
Ford in just the right fashion, while front disc brakes give it
fade-resistant stopping power that comes in handy during more
spirited driving. Take a glance below and you'll find that its
authentic chassis is in very solid condition and from this
perspective you can also see that this classic hasn't been
unintentionally run aground during its years of service.
A well-configured exterior featuring plenty of curb appeal combines
with smooth running power and a comfortable, spacious interior to
make this 1926 Ford T-Bucket a must-see. Call today!
