Vehicle Description
Collectible Motorcar of Atlanta is pleased to offer this 1927 Ford
T-Bucket for sale.
The T-bucket is perhaps the most recognized hot rod of all time.
Norm Grabowski didn't know he was spawning a cultural icon when he
built the first one sometime in the '50s, but this modern
interpretation of the classic minimalist rod proves that the
T-bucket has some serious staying power.
Somehow, this T-bucket manages to embody all the traditional cues
that make them so popular, but has an updated look that brings the
vintage T into the 21st century. Perhaps it's the cut-down, or
maybe the fat radials, or the white-faced gauges, or even the
sophisticated two-stage paint. Whatever it is, this is one
fantastic-looking T. It maintains the classic proportions, with the
open engine bay, compact Model T roadster body. It's fiberglass, of
course (nobody's building steel T-buckets these days), so fit and
finish is quite good, And while some T-buckets get a homemade look
from primer and unfinished details, this one is highly polished and
complete, with a beautiful finish on the paint. But worry about
that later, because this thing is a ton of fun to drive.
Nobody went minimalist with the mechanicals, which are impressive
throughout. Power is from a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 that inhales
through dual Holley 4-barrel carbs on a tunnel ram for a
bigger-than-life statement of power. The engine is dressed with a
bit of chrome and aluminum dress-up, including valve covers, air
cleaner, and accessories, along with ceramic-coated side pipes that
are a key element of the T-bucket look. The frame has also been
painted to match the body and the front suspension uses ultra-long
wishbones and a dropped axle with disc brakes, so it looks and
feels traditional. Out back, there's a Ford 9in rear end suspended
by trailing arms and coil springs, all painted to match the body to
go with the rest of the chassis. An automatic transmission gives
quick shifts. Giant American Racing wheels offer a modern take on
the traditional exaggerated big-n-little configuration.
This 1927 Ford T-bucket is a neat combination of a traditional look
with modern styling cues and powered by an over-achieving small
block Chevy V8, just as it should be. Call today for details!
