For Sale at Auction: 1931 Ford Model A in Scottsdale, Arizona

This custom 1931 Ford Roadster was born in the Ford factory and stayed original until 2017, when it was purchased by the current owner and turned into this very special hot rod. This roadster has gone through a meticulous and professional nut-and-bolt, body-off restoration. It is powered by a Ford Racing aluminum big-block 460ci crate engine rated at 575hp with aluminum heads and Holley 750dp carburetor, which sits between new 1932 frame rails. To keep the engine cool, only the top is covered by the hood, and up front is a 1932 grille with a 2-inch chopped radiator and electric cooling fan. The Lokar shifter is connected to a rebuilt 4-speed AOD automatic transmission, with stopping handled by 4-wheel disc brakes. The front suspension consists of a 4-inch I-beam dropped axle and a transverse spring with a hairpin front end and 1937 Ford round spindles. The rear consists of an early Ford 9-inch with posi-traction and transverse spring with ladder bars. The steering is controlled by a 1968 Dodge manual steering box mounted for cowl steering. The exterior lighting is 1939 Ford rear taillights with a Westerguard-style license plate box with lights and lens and vintage arrow headlights. All rolling on 15x6-inch painted-to-match steel wheels with American Classic Radial 560-15 and 820-15 tires. The interior, done by Martinez Industries Company, features the 3-inch tuck-and-roll upholstery with Porsche square-weave carpet and floor mats to match with 1932 Ford interior door handles and bear-claw latches. The custom dash boasts Dakota Digital gauges. The handmade windshield frame and custom glass help support the Martinez Industries handmade padded top with Porsche headliner fabric and brown Stayfast convertible top material.