Vehicle Description
We always dream about the labor of love that we'd build if cost was
no object, but seldom does that ever become a reality. This 1934
Ford Panther is one of the select few fantasies that has jumped
into real life. And with its triple 350 Chevy small blocks (yes,
three!), custom chassis, and amazing flowing bodywork, this is your
chance at a one-of-a-kind that's build to impress.
Before we get into the 24-cylinder powerplant, take a moment to
appreciate all the work that has gone into containing it. After
all, there is an amazing amount of elegance that was custom built
into a roadster that has a yacht-like motor. The long flowing
fenders give this the appeal of the Mercedes 540K, and the grille
reminds us of the Jaguar SS100 (likely the inspiration for the
Panther moniker.) But the rear end is where the heart of this
custom car's name is - it's the iconic slope of a 1934 Ford
roadster. All these international design cues merge together in a
custom presentation that is both striking and memorable. It also
helps that the burgundy is an amazing application that will change
tones in the sunlight. And as people get closer, they will spot
more and more of the details that come from Larry Hook's custom
pinstripe artistry. And because this one is truly going for
timeless elegance, it is capped off with wire wheels.
Inside the red leather is just the right sophisticated tone against
the exterior burgundy to again remind us of the best from Europe.
And this is done with a very purposeful feeling. After all, the
burgundy on the dash has a red pinstripe to match the seats, door
panels, and carpeting. Plus, a car like this has plenty of gauges,
and each has the same red needles. It's a truly thoughtful build.
And while you will enjoy the woodgrain steering wheel and golden
gearstick, there is a premium AM/FM/cassette stereo and heater to
make sure that your passenger is always comfortable, too.
Revealing the monster motor is a stunning presentation. The custom
aluminum hood is operated by a series of pneumatic cylinders and
electric motors to create a show all on its own just by how the
smoothly it opens and closes. And once revealed, you might never
get the crowds to leave because the sight of three Chevy 350 small
block V8s is better than taking a car guy to Disneyland. But what
makes this truly amazing is the amount of thought that has going
into this build. You have a custom air topper that looks like an
etched work of art as it unites the Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetors. Plus, Edelbrock intakes, exhausts, and custom Panther
valve covers are all polished to an award-worthy shine. There are
just so many intricate pieces to go over that we don't have the
space to mention it all, but give us a call, and we'll happily tell
you all the details. Just know that this beautiful beast was built
to be a true runner, and in fact, the middle V8's main role is to
aid in cooling. More than just a strong running motor(s) the
suspension was built for show and go, too. It starts with a custom
square tube chassis that will have you keeping mirrors under this
at the events. After all, crowds are going to want to see the bold
paint, shiny chrome, and pinstriping that makes this undercarriage
look better than some people's car bodies! The strength of this
custom chassis is combined with a stout TH400 three-speed automatic
transmission, fully independent suspension, power steering, and
four-wheel disc brakes. See what we mean about it being a
thoughtful build that you can drive? So this Panther might appear
like a sleek exotic animal, but you are quite able to tame it.
Dream builds like this are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It's
everything we love about the custom and classic car culture, and
it's available today to the right person. Is that you? Call
now!
