Vehicle Description
This 1934 Ford 5-Window coupe has a little something for everyone
that's into streetrods. It's a little bit familiar but isn't a
slave to tradition, and packs a potent 350 cubic inch LT1 V8 that
makes it more than just a pretty little thing to gawk at. With
high-impact yellow paint and neat tricks abound, this all-steel
hotrod is for people who appreciate innovation and craftsmanship as
much as loud engines and horsepower.
If you squint, you can see an early dry lake racer's profile in
this sleek coupe's DNA. Then again, the '34 is a totally fantastic
design and they took advantage of its many unique features to
create this awesome rod. Up front there's the traditional
heart-shaped grille which is still one of the finest designs of the
'30s, and it's been raked back a bit for awesome effect. Stripping
it of its front fenders gives it a bare-knuckle look that's very
appealing and with blinding yellow and traditional pin stripe work,
it's anything but subtle. Fortunately, this steel body, high-impact
rod has the build quality to back up the eyeball-searing paint,
with great gaps on the suicide-style doors, and a shiny,
driver-quality finish that's right at home on Main Street and at
your local cruise-in. The open engine bay shows off the shiny
hardware and when you look close you'll find details like the neat
little side mirrors, original '34 door handles, and small
taillights outback enhanced by chrome surrounds. This rod does a
lot of things exactly right.
The interior is definitely modern, with aggressive racing bucket
seats wrapped in grippy gray-and-red leather seats that are
comfortable for long-haul cruising. Matching door panels and
carpets continue the theme and there's a custom-painted dash that
looks like it belongs in a race car as well. Features include a
custom console in the headliner that houses the A/C controls (and
yes, it's blowing ice cold!), a 3-spoke steering wheel atop a tilt
column, and a full array of gauges from Stewart Warner that look
right at home just ahead of the driver. You'll dig the pedals,
which are hinged on the bottom and have an old-school racer look,
along with short Lokar shifter that falls easily to hand and
manages the 4-speed automatic transmission below. The radio is an
Alpine AM/FM/Cassette unit that's due for an upgrade, but listening
to the stereo isn't exactly what this car is about. And yes, this
is a practical rod, too, because there's a good-sized rumble-seat
outback that's nicely upholstered and can double as a trunk in a
pinch.
The engine you've undoubtedly already seen is a 350 cubic inch LT1
V8 lifted straight from a Corvette, dressed up with an aluminum
serpentine drive system, polished and detailed shiny pieces on the
valve and intake covers, and hidden wiring and plumbing wherever
possible. Horsepower is enhanced by the Corvette's fuel-injection
system and intake manifold, HEI ignition, and block-hugging headers
running down the sides. A big aluminum radiator up front keeps
things nice and cool and with those headers and H-pipe glasspack
pipes, it sounds like the 1950s all over again. The transmission is
a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission, so this '34 can cruise
effortlessly at highway speeds and actually pulls down decent fuel
economy while doing it. The chassis was painted to match the
bodywork and was obviously highly detailed when it was built. Today
it shows a few signs of use, but things like the 9-inch Ford rear
end, 4-wheel power disc brakes, an A-arm front suspension, and
upgraded shocks and coils all suggest that cruising is what it was
built to do. Slick big-and-little alloy wheels give it that
old-school stance and are wrapped in Continental performance
radials that finish the look perfectly.
This is another one of those gorgeous rods that couldn't possibly
be duplicated for the asking price. And with only 7,458 miles on
the clock, it's going to be roaming the streets for years to come.
Call today!
