Vehicle Description
1923 Ford T Bucket
Greasers are a youth subculture that was popularized in the 1950s
to 1960s by predominantly working class and lower-class teenagers
and young adults in the United States. The subculture remained
prominent into the mid-1960s and was particularly embraced by
certain ethnic groups in urban areas, particularly
Italian-Americans and Hispanic-Americans. Rock and roll music,
rockabilly and doo-wop were major parts of the culture. The word
"greaser" originated in the 19th century in the United States as a
derogatory label for poor laborers. The term was later used to
refer to mechanics. It was not used in writing to refer to the
American subculture of the mid-20th century until the mid-1960s
because of their characteristic greased-back hair.
Grab on to your leather jacket, and comb in a DA on the back of
your head, we are goin' for a wild ride in this "T" bucket. Aptly
named because of the bucket (passenger compartment) was really the
only thing used from the original Ford Model T. This one utilizes
the rear pickup deck as well and presents as an earlier (1980)
build.
Exterior
What else but Kandy Apple Red would adorn the steel on this unit? A
single passenger side door allows both passengers access to the
bucket. Old style chromed hanging lamps flank the windshield, and 1
brings up the rear as well, acting like a taillight as it hangs
from the rear tail gate. A chromed windshield, and dual chrome
large lamps flank a big radiator. All this chrome shows some
dulling in areas and the beginnings of pitting. Chrome wire
knockoff style wheels are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in bias
ply tires. A black vinyl convertible top showing some wear,
previous repairs, and a repaired crack that is beginning to
re-open, covers the top of this car. The back "bed" area is covered
in black vinyl.
Interior
A red velvet tuck and roll bench seat with black vinyl smooth but
heavily bolsters, stretches from door to driver's side panel. Black
carpeting covers the floor, and a wood dash with simple but
essential information is within the driver's vision. Side panels
also sport red velvet and have padded black vinyl uppers. A late
model Ford steering wheel is attached to a chromed adjustable
steering column.
Drivetrain
A big 351ci Cleveland V8 with chromed (but bluing) headers and side
pipes will wake up the neighbors when you arrive home. A 3-speed
automatic transmission is attached to the back of this Cleveland
and shows some peeling of paint.
Undercarriage
No rust here, just black painted sound steel. Chromed suspension
parts up front are showing the beginnings of age with some rusting
and dulling. Headlights look good, and some of the parts on the
engine are also dulling.
Overall an early build, and a good driver as consigner drives to
shows that are usually 100 miles away or less. Some patina, wear,
slight rust and dulling of chrome, but has good get up and go. I'm
rolling up my white T shirt sleeves with a pack of Marlboro Reds,
and my jeans pant legs, and we are going to raise some hell...errr
rather smoke from the tires.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
