Vehicle Description
STK 3399 1929 Ford Roadster Highboy
This 1929 Ford roadster has a story to tell. After spending a few
decades in a West Virginia barn, the roadster was resurrected in
1982 and spent the next six years cruising around Fairmont, WV
powered by a Chevy small-block. In 1987 the owner/builder, Joe Law,
drove the Ford cross-country to the Bonneville Salt Flats and
picked up the racing bug. The roadster returned to the flats on a
trailer in 1988 with a blown small-block and ran a 201.7 average
against the record of 209.3. This roadster was for real. After
upgrading to a blown 370ci de-stroked big-block, Law ran the
roadster again in '89 and '90, honing the process and improving
each year. Speed Week 1991 was the culmination of Law's efforts.
With the blown, twin-turbo 'Rat' said to be pushing 1,420hp, the
roadster posted 248/240mph runs and the 244.230 mph average was a
new C/BSTR record - on gas. Done. Worth noting, Joe Law's C/BSTR
(C-class/blown street roadster) record stood until last year,
October 2021.
This 'retired' Ford roadster has the roots of a Bonneville
record-holder, but is now a refined street machine. If you want a
classic street roadster with a racing heritage, this is your car.
The big-block has been replaced with a Chevy 355ci small-block that
is totally built - .030 over, TRW 7.80 pistons, ported heads and
Engle hydraulic cam. A GMC 6-71 supercharger compresses air/fuel
delivered by dual Edelbrock 550cfm carburetors that are fed by an
electric fuel pump. Custom full tube headers w/cutouts route
exhaust through a free flowing system and cooling comes from a
large-core radiator w/electric fan. The small-block is backed by a
two-speed PowerGlide automatic and Frankland Racing quick-change
differential that utilizes a Detroit Locker w/4.86:1 ring/pinion
and 26/15 spur gears that yield a final ratio of 2.80:1. The 1932
Ford frame has been boxed and reinforced. Front suspension utilizes
a chromed 4" dropped axle w/transverse leaf spring, radius arms,
'40 Ford spindles and HD shocks. The rear rides on a mult-link
suspension and coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from manual
disc/drum brakes and the fuel tank holds 40 gallons.
The roadster body has been carefully maintained and the DuPont
Imron Firethorn Red finish w/vinyl racing accent trim is in very
good condition. (All vinyl trim, except the Rabbit, is removable.)
A '32 grill shell has been installed and custom louvers have been
cut into the hood and trunk - perfect for this street roadster.
Steel wheels with period-correct 'Moon' disc hubcaps mount
BFGoodrich performance radials. The Robert McCarter interior is
first-class with high-grade Burgundy vinyl upholstery, nice
carpeting, Stewart Warner gauges, custom Bonneville dash plaque and
dual chrome mirrors. A custom, removable black fabric top fits
perfectly and the rear luggage compartment is finished and fully
carpeted. There is documentation, photos and magazines included
with the car. The builders of this amazing street rod left nothing
to chance and you will be proud to drive this beautiful machine to
your next cruise-in. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
