Vehicle Description
The classic car world is full of fun creations with wild paint
schemes, extreme drivetrains and artful interiors. While those cars
are awesome to look at, 10-minute start-up procedures and blind
hunts for kill switches and accessory controls frustrate even the
most enthusiastic gearhead. Anyone who's spent time around the
collector car hobby will agree there's truly something special
about owning a well-built cruiser that's comfortable and easy to
live with. And this superb Ford roadster is just that - a
completely functional vehicle that's wrapped in killer hot rod
styling. With proven Ford power, an engaging 5-speed and modern air
conditioning, this classic was built to be driven. And if you're
tired of superficial classics that emphasize appearance over
practicality, it's the real deal retro relic you've been longing
for!
DISTINCT DEARBORN DEUCE
Built to be cruised, and successfully driven from Denver, North
Carolina to the LA Roadster Show, this top-notch Ford was
constructed on an excellent foundation. In the world of modern
street rodding, it doesn't get much better than 850 pounds of
Dearborn Deuce sheetmetal. Twice as heavy as most all-steel
reproductions, and, in fact, featuring a substructure that weighs
as much as most competitors' entire bodies, every Dearborn Deuce is
stamped, welded and sealed by the same Detroit entities that supply
major OEM automakers. That level of precision results in a reliable
and authentic custom that, in addition to requiring minimal paint
prep, retains all its original lines, functional parts and
structural integrity. It seems only natural then, that this Deuce's
stunning body displays smooth vertical panels and an arrow-straight
profile that would give any high dollar garage queen a serious run
for its money. And, since a profile that nice deserves to be seen
and celebrated, it wears distinct Sierra Gold 2-stage that's
somehow delightfully fresh while being decidedly vintage.
At the front of that pigment, color-keyed frame horns hang a
polished spreader beneath polished Twolite headlights, a custom
stainless grille and a Ford-branded shell. Behind that shell, a
3-piece hood runs 108 louvers toward a smoked windshield that
anchors a polished frame between Hagan mirrors and electric wipers.
Above those wipers, tight black cloth centers a glass backlite
inside a Dearborn-designed, OEM-style top that fully integrates
into the car's smooth rear deck. And at the bottom of that deck,
simple taillights illuminate a second polished spreader, a
body-matched fuel tank and a polished fuel cap.
FORD-POWERED FORD
In some enthusiast's minds, there's nothing worse than finding a
stylish Ford hot rod only to fold the hood and discover something
akin to a generic Chevrolet small block. With that in mind, the
builders equipped this roadster with 351 cubic inches of Ford
Racing crate engine that's been carefully massaged to a stout 400
horsepower. At the top of that Sierra Gold mill, a polished intake
stacks a body-matched Cadillac air cleaner on a coated Demon
carburetor that's finished with polished stainless fuel lines. That
intake pushes air and electronically sourced fossils through proven
Ford heads, which cap polished Ford Racing valve covers with a
polished Ford Racing breather. At the front of those heads, a
quality MSD distributor sequences spark between an MSD coil, MSD
6AL ignition and loomed Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires. At the base of
that distributor, Billet Specialties Tru Trac serpentine components
spin a polished Powermaster alternator and coated AC compressor
between coated Sanderson headers. And in front of those pulleys, a
2-speed Cooling Components puller fan, complete with a Dakota
Digital controller, backs a beefy Walker radiator.
BUILT TO CRUISE
Under this impressive custom, a Kugel pedal assembly kicks a modern
hydraulic clutch, which jerks a tough Tremec 5-speed that's linked
to a 9-inch Ford axle. That axle, fitted with a posi-traction
differential and 3.50 gears, rides a triangulated 4-link suspension
that's dampered with proven Ridetech coil-overs. Opposite that
polished 4-link, polished wishbones and polished Ridetech shocks
frame a traditional Super Bell axle. That suspension rolls under a
sturdy Dearborn Deuce chassis, which seats manual rack-and-pinion
steering between Wilwood disc brakes. A high-octane soundtrack is
provided by Flowmaster Hushpower mufflers, which bark through
polished stainless tips. And at the corners of the car,
stainless-capped Wheelsmith wires spin 175/60R16 Goodyear Assurance
radials in front of 275/60R18 Nitto NT404 Extreme Force
radials.
JUST CUSTOM ENOUGH
Inside this awesome roadster, class is the name of the game as
tasteful Saddle leather creates a stylish complement to the car's
unique paint. Pop the doors and you'll find a contoured bench
that's both firm and supportive. At the sides, French-stitched
panels hang stark black accents in front of modern power windows.
Below those panels, tight carpet floats piped floor mats around
Lokar pedals, a "V8" branded shifter and a polished Lokar parking
brake. At the front of that carpet, an Auburn-style dash centers
Classic Instruments All-American telemetry above controls for
modern air conditioning. And in front of the driver, a '40 Ford
steering wheel laps a painted, tilting column.
This fully sorted Ford is a wonderful classic to drive, enjoy and
turn a few heads in. It's really no surprise that these cars are
amazingly popular with almost everyone who sees them, because they
mix distinctly American style with a great ownership experience.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab the phone, park this roadster in
your garage and get ready for years of carefree cruising!
HIGHLIGHTS
Ground-up-built Ford hot rod that was successfully driven from
Denver, North Carolina to the LA Roadster Show
351 cubic inch Ford Racing crate engine / 400 horsepower
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch
Ford 9-inch rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.50 gears
Modern air conditioning
Rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood front disc brakes
Dearborn Deuce chassis / Custom suspension
Custom leather interior
All-steel Dearborn Deuce body / Retractable cloth top / Sierra Gold
paint
16 and 18-inch Wheelsmith wire wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
