Vehicle Description
Custom, One-of-a-kind 1940 Desoto Street Rod. The rear fenders are molded to the body, the door handles have been shaved, the tail lamps and license plate frame are Frenched-in. The Door Corners have been radius-ed to the Roof line. All new floors custom built for the Drive-Train Upgrades and for Interior Comfort. The Rear deck (inside trunk) has been raised to accommodate Custom Stainless-Steel Fuel Tank. Over $20,000 in metal work alone!
All Chrysler drive-train:
High performance Mopar 360cid engine with Tri-Power on top of aluminum intake and cylinder heads. March Drive Pulley System. Doug's Headers and Custom Dual Exhaust.
A-500 Mopar Automatic Transmission with Overdrive.
8 1/4" Mopar Sure-Track Differential with 3:55 Gear Ratio.
All new "Fatman" Independent Front Suspension, Power Rack and Pinion Steering, Power Front Disc Brakes. The Original Frame has been reinforced and Customized to allow for the new Drive-Train. Recent Suspension Upgrades for Better Handling. Lots of nice touches underneath: Trans cooler, Power Brake Master Cylinder, Braided Lines, Custom Exhaust, etc. There is a battery Cut-Off Switch as well.
Inside boasts an Ididit Tilt Steering Column, Custom Billet Steering Wheel, Custom Dash with Autometer Gauges. Vintage Air A/C with Heater. Power Windows and Remote Door Poppers. Electric Windshield Wipers. There is even a Power Cowl Vent!
The Cream color upholstery, carpet, and headliner are very well done and provide for a comfortable ride.
Beautiful 2-Stage Copper Colored Paint. All Chrome has been re-chromed. All Stainless has been polished. This car shows extremely well. Note: There are a few minor paint scratches and molding imperfections, so this is not being presented as "perfect".
American Racing "Torque-Thrust II" 17 x 8" Rear Wheels and 16 x 7" Front Wheels with Hancook Tires.
This recently completed Street Rod is ready to go. Don't miss this opportunity to have such a rare Hot Rod!
Priced to sell: $47,500.00 OBO
Receipts and pictures go with the sale if you are interested...
