Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Roadster
Handkerchiefs are believed to date back to China circa 1000 B.C.
where they were used as head coverings to ward off the sun's harsh
rays. In Roman times, the drop of a handkerchief signaled the start
of a chariot race. In the Middle Ages, a knight would don his
lady's handkerchief for good fortune in battle. Handkerchiefs
varied in design from plain to exquisite. In the 18th century,
handkerchiefs became signifiers of wealth, and King Louis XVI is
said to have prohibited by law that anyone carry a handkerchief
larger than his own. Hankies were often treasured possessions, and
were also brought to street races, where just like the Romans that
came before them, used the hanky to signify the start of a drag
race on the old lake bed of the LA area.
For consignment, a modified 31 Ford Roadster come hot rod. An open
cowl hood, shiny radiator cover, curvaceous fenders that are
attached by the running board in the center, and a short truck bed
rear showing with no top we are ready for the hanky drop.
Exterior
Satin black paint for this Brookville body, with an all steel
extended cab, short bed that sports a wood floor. Upfront we see
shaved bumpers, and a single headlight hanging on either side of
the chromed radiator surround. The engine bay is open cowl so all
the world can see the beautifully detailed and blinged out mill
underneath the hood. Moving rearward we see a chromed windshield
frame that has a rear-view mirror hanging off of either side.
Curvaceous fenders wrap the 16-inch yellow painted wire wheels
which are wrapped in front by 215/65R15's and ion back by larger
255/70R16's creating a nice stance and offset. In the center of the
fenders is an aluminum and rubber covered running board keeping us
in touch with the era. Bringing up the rear, we see a short bed
which is lined with stained oak boards and shiny mounting ribs
between each board. A satin black tailgate with a single round
taillight in a satin black bullet styled casing on either side, and
a black plate Cali license hangs below. I'm dreamin' now!
Interior
Opening the square doors, we see a full metal jacket in satin black
for the door panels. The doors are utilizing an orange woven strap
as the stop for the swing. The interior features a gray bench in
broadcloth and a small black square pattern within the field of
gray. This bench is nicely padded with some stitching to emphasize
the padding. In front a black satin metal dash has a shiny chromed
oval in the center where the white faced VDO gauges are housed. On
each edge of the dash front is a diamond plate centered round vent.
Hanging below the dash is another shiny diamond plate panel with
toggles. A late model Buick vinyl steering wheel is on top of a
Buick column with the ignition on its side, fronts the dash. All
weather gray carpeting floods the floors and in the center a black
knobbed Lokar shifter and tall stalk handbrake are seen.
Drivetrain
Sitting within that open cowl hood is a super shiny fully polished
chromed valve covered 350ci V8. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carb atop and
a shiny velocity stack with an air cleaner housing above. On back a
TH350 3-speed automatic, and a Ford 9-inch 3.08 gear rear axle.
Yellow wires snake to each cylinder and an electric fan helps keep
things cool.
Undercarriage
A custom job with a TCI square tube frame, black painted suspension
and drive shaft, and polished coil over shocks, give it a good look
from down under. Transverse leaf springs and a 4 link with
coilovers is now installed for suspension. Power drum brakes for
the woah factor, and headers come from the mill and exit stage
right and left just prior to the rear fencers beneath the running
boards.
Drive-Ability
The majority of these hot rods one needs a shoehorn and combination
lock with 2 pages of instructions to get into them. This one is
easy in and easy out, starts right up and sounds awesome! It
handled well, stopped on a dime, and had nice acceleration as well
as a comfortable cruise. A retro look with modern performance. The
tachometer was still during my test drive.
With the curved fenders and running boards framing wire wheels and
drum brakes all painted yellow in contrast to the satin black
fenders, and the rear short bed, this car has the look of hot
rodding days of yore. It has the performance of a modern 350ci
crate engine, which is shiny and has plenty of bling in contrast to
the satin black. A beautiful build ready to go and show.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
