Vehicle Description
1923 Ford T Bucket
In 1959, the most popular detective show on television in the world
featured a fast talking parking lot attendant who made up his own
vocabulary and drove a flamed Model T hot rod. Although it was also
seen in dozens of other movies and TV shows, (plus a full-page
photo in the April 29, 1957, issue of LIFE magazine), that
particular rod would become known as the Kookie T, but, more
importantly, it also signaled a sea of change for hot rods in
general." Thx MotorTrend.com
For consignment, a 1923 Ford T bucket with a title verified 9,859
actual miles, a 19 time award winner over the course of the past
nine years. Inside and out, this open air E-ticket ride is one for
show and go and the second most enjoyable way to get your hair
messed up! Exterior
T buckets are all about the prominence of the exposed components
and engine and we'll get to that soon. First, let's look at the
dark Emerald Green Metallic paint that colors the bucket,
unobstructed by hardware of any kind but replete with orange and
light green pinstripe design that not only adorns the bucket, but
the radiator shell, headlight buckets, and front axle as well. The
black painted frame also keeps things dark so components such as
the rear gas tank, massive headers and side pipe, and even the
finned rear differential visually pop with even more drama. And
talk about drama, check out the 15-inch wheels, heavily staggered
with American Racing Torque Thrust in the back holding 31x16.5x15LT
tires and front Rocket wheels with dramatically smaller 26x7.50x15
tires, creating the desired effect of a raked rod. An Ed Roth Rat
Fink figurine rides the front for some historic context.
Interior
No doors here but beautifully sculpted saddle brown vinyl in a
scallop design covers the bench and bucket sides. A wood steering
wheel with sport chrome spokes presents to the driver with tach and
vintage turn signals unit attached to the column. The smooth matte
black dash has five white faced gauges strewn across with easy to
follow red needles while a piston topped shifter rises high above
after being rooted on the floor. Tan carpet with brown vinyl trim
is a tasty addition and brings it all together with brown vinyl
lining the footwell.
Drivetrain
On the frame and on center stage is the 350ci V8 with polished
parts galore including velocity stacks on the three 2-barrel
carburetors over the Offenhauser intake and double hump heads.
ATH350 3-speed automatic is mated to the engine and sends power to
the Ford 9 inch in back with 3.70 gears and Positraction. The
engine throws off huge polished headers that smoothly transition to
side pipes and finned valve covers are added for additional eye
candy. Disc brakes have drilled rotors up front and the rear has
drum brakes. An electronic parking brake is also on board.
Undercarriage
As is more often the case with T buckets, the underside is show
quality with painted and polished components competing for
attention, it's fantastically clean and free of surface rust. A
drop or two of oil on the flywheel cover are likely residual while
the rest of the underside is dry. Suspension is configured as
transverse leaf springs up front and ladder bars with coilovers in
back, all clean and all visible!
Drive-Ability
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
minimalistic windshield does what it can to buffer the wind, but
only a little better than a motorcycle. All functions operated as
they should on this adult toy. While Classic Auto Mall represents
that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
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.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
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
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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