Vehicle Description
1925 Ford Model T T-Bucket
Not many car people will fail to recognize the T-Bucket's famous
shape: open engine, open cockpit, upright windshield, and a stubby
deck out back - all of which have been part of the formula since
day one. The original Model T's of course, were produced from 1915
to 1927 and served as the platform for old school, early day
hot-rodding. It has that great raked appearance that looks like
excessive speed has pushed back every component on the frame. With
staggered tires, lots of chrome, and that open bucket, this is
quintessential 1950's America and a feast for the eyes.
For consignment, a rolling work of art in the form of a 1925
T-Bucket that is as much a car as it is an engine with some wheels
and seating for two. This one has been skillfully built and is
immaculate, showy, fast, and has won awards at the World Of Wheels
show in Pittsburgh, PA in 2018 and 2019. If you've ever dreamed of
owning a classic T-Bucket with a big block, this one provides a
turnkey opportunity for some real fun!
Exterior
Let's start with a fiberglass bucket which is artfully painted with
panels of violet patterning with flowing strips of white lace
looking very much like your EKG will look when you step on the gas!
The panels are backed by bright white paint, all this extending on
to the trunk in back which houses the gas tank and battery. The
frame rails, rear axle, rear leaf springs are deep purple and
glossy. Everything else you can see is either chrome or polished
metal including the frame of the vertical windshield and side
mirrors. 15-inch American Racing Torque Thrust wheels support big
tires, the backs are nearly twice as wide as the fronts...hot rod
style! Big round headlights protrude off the frame and single round
tail lights are embedded in the trunk. A classic radiator cap and
Boyce Motometer top the vertical finned unit.
Interior
The bucket is lined in white diamond-stitched vinyl. A three spoke
steering wheel is mounted on a chrome column and leads to a simple
flat dash with a myriad of gauges in a purple and white background.
The tall shifter is floor mounted and topped with a dark purple
knob. The carpet is a plush purple that Prince would be proud of,
and the drilled foot pedals are polished to a luster.
Drivetrain
The lead actor in this cavalcade of stars is a 454ci V8 that is fed
by a single 4-barrel Holley Jet Performance carburetor mounted on
an Edelbrock intake manifold. The TH350 3-speed automatic means you
can ride with one arm on the wheel, and one arm hanging cool on the
bucket. Drum brakes all around and a Ford 9-inch rear round out the
specs. Visually, the finned valve covers are painted purple on the
inserts and polished headers and side pipes take center stage.
Undercarriage
You had better get some long mirrors to bring to shows because
you're going to want people to see this. It is indeed show quality
underneath, from the painted rails and axles to the incredible
polished oil pan, transmission pan, and shocks. The driveshaft is
painted purple and the purple frame has a white line painted the
length to pick up on the white/purple theme. Wow! Transverse leaf
springs are found on both ends, polished/chrome in the front and
purple in the back. Include polishing the undercarriage when it
comes time to prep this car for shows, it's that nice!
Drive-Ability
Keeping in mind the car is very light and the engine very big, we
knew right away to baby this out of the stable. A pump of the gas
and a turn of the key and the engine fired with a raucous bellow
from the cavernous side pipes. It's one of those cars that yanks
car specialists from their desks and into the back to see what all
the commotion is about. That said, the car has obvious acceleration
and with those big sidewalls, provides a decent ride. This is a
fair weathered car of course, and the tall windshield does what it
can to buffer the wind, but only a little better than a motorcycle.
You're out there and it's a blast, feeling like a ride at Disney
only faster, louder, and more exciting. We returned with frazzled
hair and slightly white knuckled.
This T-bucket is an E-ticket!It's obvious that this show winning
car represents many hours of hard work and dedication and all that
saves you from having to do the work and just enjoy the rewards.
This is a stunning hot rod that can be proudly driven and shown or
simply added to a collection for what it is, rolling art! If you've
been waiting for the right T-Bucket, this one is worthy of
consideration.
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and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in
person.
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