Vehicle Description
Having logged fewer than 8,000 miles since its build, this 1923
Ford T-Bucket not only looks great - aesthetically speaking, it
exemplifies the appeal of its automotive niche - but also features
a road-ready running condition and an impressive level of
functionality. Its light curb weight and eager powerplant make it
fleet of foot and plenty of build receipts are onboard to document
the expense that's gone into making it such an awesome ride.
A Total Performance fiberglass T-Bucket kit sits over a sturdy
steel frame to equip this vintage Ford with a coveted power to
weight ratio that translates into exhilarating performance. It's
draped in maroon paint that presents nicely - this streetrod has a
deep, glossy shine you can spot from pretty far off. Clean chrome
surrounds the radiator up front, with a prominent hood ornament
perched above and suspension components that have been painted to
match the rest of the exterior for a well-finished appearance. From
the open engine compartment, the powerplant's headers branch
outward before merging with the sidepipes, and the combination of
thin whitewall tires up front with beefy rubber in back makes it
seem as if this '23 will be liquefying the asphalt any minute. The
fresh condition of the exterior suggests that it's seen consistent
sheltering since emerging from its build - every chrome fitting is
in impressive shape and the contrasting upholstered panel over the
fuel cell shows no signs of UV exposure. For shelter in more
challenging weather, a removable top is included and it installs
very easily.
A well-crafted interior waits inside the doors, featuring a great
looking bench seat surrounded by padded tuck and roll upholstery.
Consistent sheltering during this streetrod's downtime has paid
dividends - every vinyl surface inside the cabin is still fresh and
supple and there's not a tear in sight. One of the decided
advantages that T-Buckets like this one have to offer is their
plentiful interior room - this is a spacious and comfortable
driving environment. The well-prepped wooden dash accents the
surrounding maroon steel nicely and harbors a collection of Vintage
Reproduction gauges - all of which are in good working order - with
a tach mounted to the right to keep tabs on RPMs. A pair of seat
belts has been included for an added measure of safety during real
world driving.
The substantial open-air engine compartment shows off the 302 cubic
inch V8 to perfection, which is ornamented by a pair of Cobra valve
covers and a polished air cleaner. Wearing a Holley 4-barrel carb
on top, the small block is in top form - it fires up quickly, pulls
with gusto and sounds awesome as it sings into the pair of polished
Sanderson street rod headers leading out to its sidepipes. Set
against the backdrop of the flat black firewall, this combination
of top tier components really pops. A smooth shifting 3-speed
automatic C4 transmission and a Ford 9" rear end renowned for its
sturdiness round out a solid, street-ready drivetrain and the added
electric fan ups its dependability in more demanding conditions.
Front disc brakes help bring this street machine's set of
ultra-clean polished Smoothie chrome wheels to fade resistant
stops, with a pair of massive whitewall tires on board in back for
a vice-like grip on the asphalt. Below, the undercarriage is about
as clean as they come.
Standing ready to draw plenty of admiring nods from onlookers while
providing miles and miles of motoring fun, this 1923 Ford T-Bucket
is one fine ride. Call today!