Home of the Model T and its ‘secret room’

The Pick of the Day is a relic of rural America from the days when an automobile could be turned into a viable farm implement

Pick of the Day was crafted in the mid-1970s

Pick of the Day is a re-created oval-track roadster

Branson Auction to feature a Chevrolet-tweaked 1926 Ford Model T Frontenac

Buying a classic car is really not the most logical decision, and there are a lot of people out there who should think twice when considering buying one.

In 1927, the Ford Model T, credited with putting the world on wheels, became the single most-produced car with more than 15 million built, a record it held until 1972.

Vintage racing has been booming as old-car hobbyists, dedicated track stars and well-financed collectors discover the joys of getting a classic competition machine out for sport.

Texans ride tall in the saddle, they say, although this is probably not what they had in mind. The Pick of the Day might look like an odd custom-bodied creation.

This custom hot rod screams “look at me!” It stands out, demands attention and perhaps has the ability to attract flying saucers with its glowing paint.