Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Slingshot
"The modern slingshot can trace its roots in the history of
slingshots all the way back to around the 1860's. Goodyear develops
vulcanized rubber in the 1840's.Juveniles started making DIY
slingshots made from the fork of tree branches. The earliest
versions of slingshots were primarily created for vandalism. Even
still, small game such as rabbits, squirrels, quail, pheasant, and
dove commonly became dinner at the hand of a slingshot."
Thxsling-tech.com. Slingshot propelled a projectile from a stand
still to lightning quick speeds.
For consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A Slingshot with the true
mileage unknown. As our consignor states it, this is an old school
1929-30 drag car, with a wild tiger paint job and even a rear
appendage that will have you scratching your head...or tail.
Exterior
Hints of a 1930 Ford can be seen in the body but this heavily
altered car is built for racing and so every nut and bolt are
purposefully positioned to create a unique ride. The gaping opening
where a grille would be is actually the mouth of the tiger that's
painted on the car, head lurching forward flanked by claws out paws
on the hood. Hand painted tiger stripes on orange are artfully and
whimsically done on the car, a white belly implied on lower panels.
The push rod out back has an extension piece that creates a curled
tiger tail, looking like something fresh out of Cat in the Hat.
Don's Esso station is advertised on the side and 15-inch Weld
DragLites are in front with 16-inch steel wheels in back with wider
tires, and single exhaust pipes that widen as they end leave from
both sides of the engine.
Interior
A roll cage, racing seat, and a racing harness awaits the driver
along with a simple steering wheel and B&M shifter.Gauges are
propped up on the cowl in front of a canvas air dam and behind
exposed velocity stacks on the hood. It's bare bones and no frills
and intended to move this big cat down 1,320 feet without
distraction.
Drivetrain
Visible from the outside is a 239 flathead V8 with Fenton heads, a
Thickstun 2+2 PM7 intake, and dual 2-barrel carburetors. A 3-speed
manual routes power to the 12 bolt rear axle with drum brakes found
on the rear wheels. The flathead's distinctive three exit headers
lead directly to a straight exit pipe while a Chock-full-o-Nuts
coffee can wraps the starter, because why not.
Undercarriage
The tube frame carries the fiberglass body which in turn covers
components that include ladder bars and coil springs in the back.
There's some oil about but nothing major and everything looks to be
intact underneath, including boxed aluminum panels over most of the
driveshaft which is kept in place with a requisite driveshaft loop.
Front suspension is exposed and is a transverse leaf spring in
front of orange shock absorbers and ladder bars and coil springs
are in charge of keeping the rear tires planted.
Drive-Ability
Our consignor stated that the car is not running so some tinkering
will be required before your first quarter mile pass.
Esso's brand campaign slogan was, "Put a Tiger in Your Tank". Well,
this racer put a tiger on the car and represents both a vintage old
school racer, and an advertising novelty that is almost worthy of
museum residence, be it for racing, petroliana or even advertising,
it's a match! If this is the purrfect addition to your collection,
claw your way over to Classic Auto Mall!
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I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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