Vehicle Description
Love the looks of a '34 roadster, but perhaps looking for something
a little more weather-friendly? How about this slick-looking 1934
Ford Cabriolet, which has the same awesome open-air vibe as the
roadster, but with the protection of a folding top, roll-up
windows, and windshield wipers that actually work (when the arms
are installed). Throw in the strong 351 Windsor V8 under the hood,
along with a quick-shifting automatic and a solid set of options,
and you've looking at a very impressive Ford droptop that's
turn-key and ready to go.
There's nothing subtle about this slick Candy Apple Red streetrod,
but that's entirely the point. Sure, the body is fiberglass, made
by the pros at Classic Motor Carriages to be exact, but the look is
timeless, and everywhere you go, folks recognize the appeal of the
1934 Ford droptop. From the pointed radiator shell and sweeping
fenders to the raked-back windshield and smoothly tapered rear
deck, there's something here that will appeal to everyone, and the
fact that it's totally functional as a real car is something that
most rods attempt, but not all achieve. Workmanship is quite good,
and with fiberglass, it's easy to get great gaps and a solid feel,
and with that vivid red paint job, the shape simply speaks for
itself. It features stock-style suicide doors with shaved door
handles, modern aerodynamic side mirrors, and 1938-39 Lincoln
Zephyr teardrop taillights that have been neatly incorporated into
the rear fenders as if they always belonged. Black rubber on the
running boards add a classic old-school vibe, as does the black
vinyl convertible top that stacks up high in the back, and the
smooth chrome bumpers fore and aft provide just enough contrast to
the Candy Apple Red finish.
Black cloth upholstery complements the bodywork nicely, and offers
more comfort in an open car than sticky vinyl or sweaty leather
might. The stitching and patterns on the power bucket seats give
the interior a modern look, as do the matching door panels replete
with billet hardware, arm rests, and speakers, and those twin
buckets make it easy for everyone to get comfortable by offering
plenty of leg room and comfort thanks to the 8-way position
options. Old-school looking gauges from Vintage Reproduction
highlight the modern dash, which roughly approximates the shape of
the original 1934 design. With a tilt column and sporty Dino
3-spoke wheel, it has a great look that's again more modern, and
the vents inside the red dash pump cold R134a A/C throughout the
cabin. Lokar supplied the billet shifter, and if you want
entertainment other than what's controlled by you right foot, a JVC
AM/FM/CD head unit was cleverly installed into the dash as well.
Weather protection is provided by a snug-fitting black top with a
decent-sized rear window (no blind spots!) and the trunk is neatly
finished with gray carpets and perfect for, say, the Hot Rod Power
Tour.
But this rod is no poser that needs the help of GM to make its
moves. The engine is a Ford-powered 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 fed
by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake that runs
great. A Walter Prosper aluminum dual element breather assembly kit
with matching aluminum valve covers should look familiar to anyone
who has ever driven a vintage Ford streetrod before, and it's
entirely appropriate here. Polished components throughout the
engine bay look great against the dark red bodywork and the overall
look is serious and functional rather than over-done. Block-hugging
long-tube headers dump into a custom-built H-pipe dual exhaust
system with glasspack-style mufflers, so this sucker really
cackles. The suspension is a Mustang II setup in front with power
rack-and-pinion steering and power front disc brakes, while a
10-bolt rear end out back hangs on a Mustang trailing arm setup.
There's also a 3-speed automatic transmission in the middle that
handles all the power with ease and shifts well. It nails the
perfect stance with 15-inch wire wheels wearing skinny 185/60/15
front and fat 225/60/15 rear blackwall radials.
Go ahead and enjoy the open road, this '34 Ford has you covered.
Call today!
