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No Reserve: Ford Model T Custom “King T”

This Ford Model T was built by Don Tognotti and Gene Winfield between 1962 and 1964. Dubbed “King T,” it won the 1964 Oakland Roadster Show’s Most Beautiful Roadster Award and was featured in several magazines as well as serving as the inspiration for the Hot Wheels toy car “Hot Heap” and an MPC model kit in the 1960s. It was subsequently refurbished with assistance from Winfield in 2007 and spent time in the Allen Collection in Grand Junction, Colorado, before it was acquired by the selling dealer, Gas Monkey Garage, in 2016. The car wears bodywork finished in purple metalflake over a custom chromed tubular steel frame, and power comes from a 327ci Chevrolet V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Equipment includes Carter AFB 500-cfm carburetor, Jaguar XKE-sourced independent rear suspension components, front coil springs, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ chrome wheels with wood inlays, a brass radiator surround, pearl-beige tufted upholstery, and an engine-turned dash panel with Stewart-Warner gauges. This custom Model T is now offered as part of the Gas Monkey Garage Collection in with documents and photos from Gene Winfield, period articles on the car, a removed Hilborn fuel injection system, a matching upholstered exterior trunk, models, a trophy from the 1964 Oakland Roadster Show, display materials, and a clean Texas title listing the car as a 1913 Ford.

The bodywork was repainted in its 1960s-era Wild Pearl Lavender with assistance from Gene Winfield during the 2007 refurbishment. Features include a brass taillight, cowl lamps, headlight buckets, and a radiator surround as well as a tilt-forward windshield with a chrome frame, a chrome soft top frame, and running boards trimmed in tuck-and-roll pearl beige upholstery. Tire rub is noted on the inner rear fenders.

The 15″ chrome wheels feature faux knock-off hubs and wood inlays, and they are mounted with US Royal Safety 800 whitewall bias-ply tires. The car is built on a custom tubular steel frame and utilizes chromed Jaguar XKE-sourced independent rear suspension components, front radius rods, chrome front tube shocks, and front coil springs. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with inboard rear units.

The cockpit features a tufted bench trimmed in pearl-beige upholstery along with matching door panels and black carpets. An external trunk trimmed in matching upholstery is included in the sale and can be seen in the gallery.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted upright on a chrome steering column housing shifter controls. Floor pedals consist of a conventional gas/brake setup in lieu of a Model T’s three-pedal configuration. The wood dashboard features an engine-turned dash panel fitted with Stewart-Warner instrumentation that includes a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 53 miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The 327ci Chevrolet V8 features a chrome air cleaner and finned valve covers as well as a Carter AFB 500-cfm four-barrel carburetor. A removed Hilborn fuel injection system is included in the sale.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.

Period articles are included in the sale along with models of the car, period photos, refurbishment photos, display materials, and a rebuilt trophy from the 1964 Oakland Roadster Show.

The VIN on the title is listed as A376799, the latter six digits of which are consistent with a Ford Model T produced in November 1913.

The Gas Monkey team wants winning bidders to know they are welcome to come to the shop in Dallas to take delivery of their recent purchase and hang out. They will be able to check out the garage, meet the Monkeys, see the rest of the cars in Richard’s collection, and find out what’s going on behind the scenes. When the winning bidder is ready to take their new ride home, GMG can help with loading or shipping assistance. 

No Reserve: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod

This 1932 Ford is a five-window coupe that is said to have been refurbished and modified under previous ownership before it was acquired by the selling dealer, Gas Monkey Garage, in 2018. The steel body rides on a So-Cal Speed Shop chassis with boxed rails and is finished in gold metalflake over white leather upholstery. Power comes from a Chevrolet 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission. Equipment includes dual Weber carburetors, a Chevrolet Vega-sourced steering box, a chrome dropped front axle, front disc brakes mounted behind Buick finned drums, dump tube headers with bypass plates, a power-operated bench seat, and an under-dash CD player. This Ford hot rod is now offered as part of the Gas Monkey Garage Collection at no reserve with a clean Texas title.

The fenderless steel body was finished in gold with white pinstriping under previous ownership and features a chrome rear bumper, dual-exit exhausts, a white roof insert, a driver-side mirror, a hood without side panels, and a body-color grille surround with a chrome insert.

The 15″ polished five-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with whitewall 195/65 Federal Super Steel 621 front tires and 265/75 Hankook Dynapro AS rear units in a big-and-little setup. The front end features a chrome dropped beam axle with chrome radius rods and tube shocks, while the rear suspension consists of a body-color transverse leaf spring, chrome tube shocks, and a live axle. A Chevrolet Vega-sourced steering box was fitted under previous ownership. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes mounted in finned Buick drums as well as rear drums.

The cabin features a power-operated bench seat trimmed in white leather with gold piping. Matching upholstery extends to the headliner and door panels, and additional equipment includes gold carpets, lap belts, an under-dash Pioneer CD player, and a fire extinguisher.

The two-tone Chevrolet steering wheel fronts a body-color dashboard housing an engine-turned instrument panel and Moon gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 10k miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown.

The trunk features white leather panels with gold piping and gold carpets. An Optima Yellow Top battery is housed in a body-color steel trunk.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 features dual Weber carburetors, finned valve covers, and a chrome alternator. An electric cooling fan is fitted, as are dump tube headers with bypass plates.

The car rides on a So-Cal Speed Shop chassis with boxed frame rails. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission.

The Gas Monkey team wants winning bidders to know they are welcome to come to the shop in Dallas to take delivery of their recent purchase and hang out. They will be able to check out the garage, meet the Monkeys, see the rest of the cars in Richard’s collection, and find out what’s going on behind the scenes. When the winning bidder is ready to take their new ride home, GMG can help with loading or shipping assistance. 

No Reserve: 500-Powered 1951 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan

This 1951 Cadillac Series 62 sedan was acquired by the seller in 2005 and underwent a subsequent refurbishment that included installation of an overbored 500ci Cadillac V8 and a TH400 four-speed automatic transmission with a Gear Vendors overdrive. A front clip from a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood is also said to have been integrated, and the car was refinished in black over refreshed red upholstery. Other features include flame and pinstripe accents, chrome bumpers and trim, a tilting/telescoping steering column, power steering, a power front seat, a Kenwood CD stereo, a nitrous oxide system, dual rear exhaust outlets, lake-style side pipes, a lowered suspension, and whitewall tires. This modified Series 62 is now offered at no reserve with records from current ownership and a Texas title in the seller’s name.

This car left the factory finished in black (1) and was repainted during the aforementioned refurbishment with flames running down the sides and pinstriping on the hood, trunk lid, and elsewhere. Styling incorporates chrome bumpers and grille, a one-piece windshield, tail fins, dual spotlights, driving lights, a power antenna, and a fuel filler concealed within the driver-side taillight. Chrome-finished non-functional lake pipes reside within the wheelbase, and dual exhaust outlets exit beneath the rear bumper; a flame-thrower feature is fitted to the rear exhaust. The door handles, lower hood, and trunk ornaments were removed, the fender skirts were altered, and remote door poppers were installed during the refurbishment.

Red-painted 15″ steel wheels wear chrome front covers and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires measuring 215/75 up front and 235/75 at the rear. The suspension has been lowered, and the car is equipped with power steering and power brakes. The master cylinder is said to have been replaced in July 2022.

The cabin was refreshed under current ownership and features a power-adjustable split front bench seat sourced from a 1976 Cadillac. The front and rear seats are trimmed in red and black upholstery, with matching door panels and dashboard and black carpeting. Additional amenities include front and rear vent windows, a Lokar shifter with a skull-style knob, Cadillac-branded floor mats, bright trim, a clock, and rear footrests as well as a Kenwood CD stereo wired to four speakers, an amplifier, and a subwoofer. An air conditioning and heating system is present but inoperable, and the right rear vent window is cracked.

A red two-spoke steering wheel is connected to a tilting and telescoping column that was reportedly sourced from a 1976 Cadillac. A 110-mph speedometer is supplemented by gauges for water temperature and fuel level. An oil-pressure gauge is mounted in the dash, and the horn button is located in the turn-signal lever. The five-digit odometer shows 6k miles, which is said to reflect distance accumulated under current ownership. True chassis mileage is unknown.

A 1976 Cadillac–sourced 500ci V8 was rebuilt and overbored by .030″ and installed under current ownership. The engine features an Edelbrock intake manifold, an Edelbrock carburetor, KB flat-top pistons, a Melling oil pump, roller rockers, PML valve covers, a Cloyes roller timing set, Sanderson headers, an aluminum radiator, and an NOS nitrous oxide system. An oil change was performed in early 2022.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission linked to a Gear Vendors overdrive and a Chevrolet 12-bolt rear end with a 3.42:1 differential. A 3″ exhaust with free-flow mufflers has been fitted, and the front frame was reportedly swapped with a section sourced from a 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood under current ownership.

The Fisher body tag reveals the following production information:

  • Style 51-6219 – 1951 Cadillac Series 62 sedan without power windows
  • Body No. FW 44227 – Fleetwood number sequence
  • Trim 41 – Light Gray cloth and Dark Gray broadcloth upholstery
  • Paint 1 – Black finish
  • K – Deluxe automatic heat control

The vehicle’s title notes “VIN Certification Waived” along with an odometer reading of “Exempt.”

The Strangest Production Cars Ever Sold In The United States

For the better part of the last century, the United States has been the world’s biggest car market, producing and selling more vehicles than any other country. The car business was the most significant industry here. Not surprisingly, every car manufacturer in the world wanted a piece of the action. During that period, carmakers from Europe, Japan, and Korea, tried selling cars to American buyers. This resulted in some of the strangest vehicles sold on American soil.

There were thousands of mainstream models. But a small number of vehicles didn’t actually follow the conventional design, engineering, or marketing laws. These strange vehicles created exciting moments in the car industry. Some were flops while others were successes. But all were non-mainstream machines offered to the general public. Check out the 50 strangest production cars ever sold in the US below.

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Campagna T-Rex

The T-Rex is the brainchild of Daniel Campagna, a Canadian former race car driver. His company has been active in producing three-wheel vehicles and sidecars for motorcycles since the late 1980s. This car has a motorcycle engine from BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki, or Harley Davidson. This engine sits behind behind the driver and powers the rear wheel (via Campagna Motors).

Photo Credit: Auto WP

Currently, the T-Rex has a 160 HP engine from the BMW K1600 motorcycle. The driver and passenger sit in the front and two front wheels do the steering. In contrast to vehicles with a single front wheel, the T-Rex is much more stable. It can also achieve high cornering speeds. The owners describe driving T-Rex as driving an overpowered go-cart with a crazy soundtrack. We can only imagine how it is to drive this ludicrous machine under full throttle.

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Cheap Cars With Price Tags That Make Fools Out Of Drivers

Cheap used cars were once a major focal point of the auto industry. That was true until new cars became more affordable. Automotive styling came a long way in the 1990s and even further in the 2000s. Cars and trucks were more aerodynamic and attractive to look at. The boxy, heavy vehicles of previous decades were a thing of the past. But the problem with cars that looked great was often in their reliability.

The build quality of otherwise good-looking cars such as the Oldsmobile Aurora was not good at all. These cars were often recalled. There were many cars from the past few decades that were cheap to buy, but the ownership experience was less than satisfactory. We looked at cheap cars that fooled drivers in the past and why they should be avoided at all costs.

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Chrysler Pacifica

The Pacifica was one of the first crossover SUVs. It was released to the public long before the crossover was even a popular segment. The Pacifica was a gamble for Chrysler and seemingly paid off. The car had good sales numbers for the first couple of years until the lackluster reliability crept up on owners (via Hot Cars).

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The most notable problem with the Pacifica was transmission failure. Chrysler transmissions from that period weren’t the best. Coupled with the fact that the Pacifica shared engineering with Daimler models, the cost of diagnosis and repairs was high. The Pacifica was an attractive, well-appointed car for the price, but it should be avoided nonetheless.

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La Carrera Panamericana

La Carrera Panamericana – Long celebrated as one of the most intense, grueling challenges in motorsports, La Carrera Panamericana is widely regarded as an incredibly difficult undertaking for competitors to successfully complete. Spanning seven days through the winding roads of Southern Mexico as the race whips across mountain roads through crowded, cheering towns on its […]

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