Vehicle Description
In a world overpopulated with the same hi-boy roadsters, this
incredibly sleek 1935 Ford Victoria Streetrod 2-Door definitely
stands out. Not only does it dare to be different, but it's
expertly finished and ready to cruise. Sure, it's got a back seat,
but with a small block Chevy and plenty of creature comforts,
nobody will complain about the drive.
Smoothing the body, shaving the door handles and hinges, and then
drenching it in brilliant bright white paint with silver metallic
flames really kicks this streetrod up to 11. It's not a color
combination you'll see that often on a hotrod, but my goodness it
works! Incredibly bright yet subtly elegant when it's out
glistening in the sun, and those flame accents on the front end
running boards are the perfect complement. Big round fenders and
narrow running boards are a Vicky trademark, and we love that when
they shaved the body they elected to leave shiny chrome bumpers
fore and aft, along with that classic waterfall grille, radiator
shell, and gorgeous hood trim. The hood sides feature ornate grills
like the Vickys of old, and there's bright trim on the windshield
surround to add a little more 'pop' up front, but other than that
the slick, white paint does all the talking on this '35. Sure, it's
no longer perfect, and in the almost 20K miles since this rod was
built a few minor imperfections have joined the party, but the curb
appeal is still undeniable with a top driver quality presentation
that really turns heads. The body is all-steel except for the
fiberglass fenders, and the simple, King Bee style headlights up
front help with the sleek, low-profile look. Subtle pinstripe work
out back along with a 'Cruisin' badge under the rear window are
further bespoke touches that were painted on to match the flames,
and none of the custom work is over-done, letting the original body
design speak for itself. In back, the trunk lid was filled and
smoothed, a slick 3rd brake light was added under the rear window,
and original-style taillights now carry modern bulbs inside. If you
don't like the way this Ford looks, there's something wrong with
your eyes, because it's gorgeous on every level.
Inside, this Ford retains all of its spacious practicality with
plenty of modern conveniences and comfort. A 60/40 split-bench seat
up front replaces the original bench and has the look and feel of
modern buckets, and it fits perfectly inside the cabin along with
the matching rear bench. Handsome two-tone gray-and-beige tweed
upholstery is tasteful and ties in with the neatly tailored door
panels and custom headliner above. The dash was coated in sinister
black paint that matches the interior window surrounds, and ahead
of the driver a full complement of Stewart Warner gauges was
symmetrically installed, including a big tachometer incorporated
into the location of the original speaker grille. A leather-rimmed,
banjo-style steering wheel anchors the cockpit just ahead of the
driver, mounted atop a tilt column with billet shifter knobs that
add plenty of room for even the tallest of drivers. Other features
include a tall Lokar shifter that manages the 3-speed automatic
transmission below, a Vintage Air A/C system that blows ice cold,
and a kickin' Kenwood AM/FM/AUX stereo and amp set-up that sounds
great inside the full insulated cabin. The back seat area is
spacious for two and will fit three in a pinch, and plush black
carpets below line the floors and help the cabin feel tight and
quiet when it's bombing down the road. The upholstery remains in
great condition and don't let the old-school tweed fool you, it's
very clean and modern inside, ready to go!
To make that cruising easy and fun, a 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
was tucked under the Ford's hood, with an estimated 300HP
reportedly on tap and at the ready. The engine bay got a great
look, with a custom-fitted firewall seeming to wrap around the
engine and plenty of polished and chromed bits like the finned
valve covers and unique open-element air cleaner. Everything blings
under the hood and the entire presentation is very fresh, led by a
shiny Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, a polished performance intake
manifold, steel-braided lines and chrome connectors, a chrome
alternator and A/C compressor, and coated long-tube headers at the
flanks that feed into the cackling Flowmaster dual exhaust system
below. Thanks to an HEI ignition, a fresh distributor and spark
plugs, and a newer flywheel to go along with countless fresh
components it starts easily with that timeless small block bark,
and with an oversized radiator and giant electric fan the whole
show stays nice and cool. Proper upgrades include a power
rack-and-pinion steering and Mustang II-style independent front
suspension, sturdy coiled-springs with upgraded shocks up front,
adjustable air shocks out back, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and an
overall low body weight that make this Vicky quite the steady
handler on the road. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
augmented with a 2100 stall convertor is always on duty and feeds a
Ford 8-inch rear end filled with highway-ready gears, making for a
nearly bulletproof drivetrain. Finishing off the look are a set of
chrome 17-inch Foose wheels wrapped in staggered 215/55/17 front
and 255/50/17 rear radials with plenty of grip.
Fords aren't overly unusual hotrods, but you don't see many '35
Vickys left out on the road, and certainly not many built to this
dialed-in level. No-compromises fun make this one a hit everywhere
it goes. Call now!
