Vehicle Description
Love the looks of a '34 roadster, but perhaps looking for something
a little more weather-friendly? How about this butch-looking 1934
cabriolet, which has the same awesome open-air vibe as the
roadster, but with the protection of a folding top, roll-up
windows, and windshield wipers that actually work.
There's nothing subtle about this slick satin black rod, but that's
entirely the point. Sure, the body is fiberglass, but the look is
timeless, and everywhere you go, folks recognize the appeal of the
1934 Ford. From the pointed radiator shell and sweeping fenders to
the raked-back windshield and smoothly tapered rear deck, there's
something here that will appeal to everyone, and the fact that it's
totally functional as a real car is something that most rods
attempt, but not all achieve. Workmanship is quite good, and with
fiberglass, it's easy to get great gaps and a solid feel, and with
that satin black paint job, the shape simply speaks for itself. It
features stock-style suicide doors with chrome handles, a custom
grille insert in the pointed grille shell, and 1939 Ford taillights
that have been smoothly integrated into the rear fenders. Red
pinstripes add a classic old-school vibe with details on the hood
louvers and in back, and they're matched by the red stripe in the
stock-style chrome bumpers.
Red cloth upholstery ties in with the bodywork, and offers more
comfort in an open car than sticky vinyl or sweaty leather might.
The stitching has a traditional look with pleats on the seats and
simple door panels with billet hardware, and twin buckets make it
easy for everyone to get comfortable. Old-school gauges from Ford
Motorsport highlight the smooth dash, which roughly approximates
the shape of the original 1934 design. With a tilt column and
wood-rimmed wheel, it has a great look that's a bit upscale, which
is right where the cabriolet was positioned when it was new. Lokar
supplied the shifter, and if you want entertainment, it's all
controlled by you right foot. Weather protection is provided by a
snug-fitting white top with a decent-sized rear window (no blind
spots!) and the trunk is neatly finished and perfect for, say, the
Hot Rod Power Tour.
But this rod is no poser. The engine is a freshly built 302-inch V8
bored .030 oversize fitted with all kinds of upgrades. A Cobra
dress-up kit should look familiar to anyone who has ever driven a
hi-po Ford before and it's entirely appropriate here. Ford Blue on
the block looks great against the satin black bodywork and the
overall look is serious and functional rather than over-done.
Block-hugging headers dump into a custom-built dual exhaust system
with glasspack-style mufflers, so this sucker really cackles. The
suspension is a Mustang II setup in front with power
rack-and-pinion steering and disc brakes, while an 8.8-inch out
back hangs on a Mustang trailing arm setup. There's also a 3-speed
automatic transmission in the middle. It nails the perfect stance
with painted steel wheels wearing skinny 205/70/14 front and fat
255/70/15 rear whitewall radials.
Go ahead and enjoy the open road, this '34 Ford has you covered;
it's ready to rock or to be taken to the next level. Call
today!