Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 19th 22nd, 2017 at Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
This stunning, one-of-a-kind 1946 Ford convertible Lead Sled custom is amazing inside and out. Known as Green Envy, it was previously owned by country music legend Buck Owens. It was finished in 1999 and shown at the Grand Nation Roadster Show that year, where it won the George Barris Kustom d'Elegance Award. This car was built the true old school way and is all steel with amazing leadwork. Built using all vintage component. Multiple show winner, featured in magazines and books.
Power is delivered by a 1957 Thunderbird 312 cu. in. V-8 engine mated to a C4 automatic transmission. This beautiful 1946 Ford convertible custom is stunning with 14 coats of House of Kolor Kandy Emerald Green over Silver that looks amazing and the body as straight. All the chrome and trim on this car been completely redone and looks spectacular. This car was kept inside and treated, as a true Collector Car should be It is sitting on a beautiful set of old school steel wheels with custom hubcaps and wide whitewall tires.
It has a stunning like new, tuck and roll, off-white interior with green piping that looks amazing It has a custom installed 1941 Lincoln Zephyr dash and steering wheel. The top of the dash was welded to the 1946 Ford dash to fit the V-butt windshield opening. A 1939 Lincoln Zephyr steering column was adapted to the Mustang rack with a Borgeson steering shaft kit. The car has a Glide Engineering seat with custom built power windows and wipers by Vintique. It has a brand new all painless wiring harness. It has a hidden vintage air conditioning, heat and defroster system that works perfectly. The car also has a huge custom stereo system with remote control, CD player and Ipod connection and controls. Everything works in the car and it is a blast to drive.
Mechanically, the engine and transmission run flawlessly with no issues. Power is delivered by a vintage rebuilt 1957 Thunderbird 312ci V8 engine with an Edelbrock 650 4bbl carb mated to a C4 automatic transmission with 57 T-bird shifter. Driving down the road there are no squeaks or rattles and that's wonderful coming from a 60 plus year old car. The engine compartment is beautifully detailed to show condition with tons of chrome. The chassis is a 1946 Ford frame that was boxed and modified cross members. The front of the frame was extended 5 inches, which also lengthened the wheelbase. The front end is a Mustang II front suspension with Firestone air springs and relocated shocks. It has manual rack and pinion steering and a custom built sway bar. The rear end is a Ford Granada with custom driveline and Firestone air springs. It also has a 4 bar with Panhard rod and the frame is C-notched 4 inches. The car has a complete adjustable air ride suspension with front and rear controls hidden behind the speaker grill opening in the dash. It can be raised 5 inches for road travel and the frame can be set on the ground for display. All and all, this 1946 Ford convertible is one of the most beautiful classic custom Fords on the market today With top-notch quality.
