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This 1940 Buick Series 50 Super sport coupe hot rod was overhauled by Drifter’s Garage of Escondido, California, during 2024 following the seller’s acquisition of the already-modified vehicle the previous year. The car has been repainted in red over tan leather upholstery, and modifications include a 502ci Ram Jet V8, a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission, a Ford 9″ rear end, a RideTech air suspension, front control arms, a four-link rear suspension, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, staggered-diameter American Racing wheels, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, shaved exterior handles, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a center console, a Pioneer stereo, Vintage Air climate control, and Dakota Digital gauges. This ’40 Buick hot rod is now offered with service records from current ownership and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car has been repainted in a color described by the seller as Porsche Red. Exterior details include a two-piece windshield, a body-color grille, fender portholes, and dual side mirrors. The handles for the doors and the trunk have been shaved, and the vehicle lacks bumpers and windshield wipers.

Five-spoke American Racing wheels measuring 16″ at the front and 17″ out back are mounted with Goodyear front and Uniroyal rear tires. The rack-and-pinion steering is power assisted, as is the four-wheel disc-braking system. A RideTech RidePRO air suspension has been fitted along with front control arms and a four-link setup at the rear. The air suspension was installed and the steering was replaced under current ownership, and other parts of the suspension including bushings were replaced or serviced.

The cabin houses bolstered front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in tan leather and accented by Buick logos. The interior was retrimmed under current ownership, and the leather upholstery carries over to the padded dashboard, the center console, the door panels, and the headliner. Appointments include patterned carpeting, power-adjustable front seats, power windows, a Pioneer head unit, Vintage Air climate control, cruise control, and front and rear seatbelts.

A leather-rimmed billet steering wheel is secured to a body-color tilting column. Horizontally oriented Dakota Digital instrumentation has been adapted. The digital odometer shows 1,200 miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership; true chassis mileage is unknown.

The trunk compartment is trimmed to match the cabin.

The 502ci Ram Jet V8 was installed under prior ownership and features chrome-finished dress-up components. Work performed under current ownership involved repairing the wiring for the fuel system and the cooling fan as well as replacing a valve-cover gasket and a header gasket. The hood lifts using power-actuated hydraulic supports.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end.

This 1929 Ford Model A hot rod is based on a steel-bodied five-window coupe that was stored indoors for ~four decades in San Francisco according to the seller, who acquired it in 2013 and subsequently built it over the next two years. The body was media-blasted and repainted Viper Red, and the car rides on chrome wire wheels with a Pete & Jake’s drop front end with discs along with a four-link rear end with coilovers. The 283ci V8 was built in 2012 with 305 heads and an Edelbrock carburetor, and it is linked to a 700R4 automatic and a Ford 9″ axle. Inside is an oak headliner, a Lokar shifter, an Ididit tilt column, a Lecarra steering wheel, and custom upholstery. This Model A Highboy is now offered with a clean Nevada title in the seller’s name.

The five-window coupe body was glass-beaded, repaired, and epoxy-primed before it was painted Viper Red.

The front end is a drop axle setup from Pete & Jake’s with hairpin radius rods, a transverse leaf spring, and discs. The car has a tilt-out windshield, a visor, and a fabric roof.

The rear end is a four-link setup with coilovers and discs brakes. The chromed wire wheels have 205/60 front and 255/70 rear BFGoodrich tires mounted.

Custom upholstery covers the bench seat, and the headliner is a custom oak slats. A Lokar shifter is mounted on the floor, which is covered by carpeting that matches the outer seat upholstery and door panels.

The banjo-style Lecarra wheel is mounted on an Ididit column. The ~4,300 miles on the Auto Meter cluster represents the mileage on the build.

The seller states 305ci heads were installed on the 283ci V8, and it is topped by an aluminum intake manifold as well as an Edelbrock carburetor and valve covers. PerTronix ignition was utilized along with a Griffin aluminum radiator. The headers are linked to a custom stainless-steel exhaust system with Porter mufflers.

The 700R4 automatic is linked to a Ford 9″ axle.

The car is titled as a 1929 Ford using the VIN shown above.

This 1954 Mercury Monterey convertible was acquired by the prior owner in 2016 and subsequently refurbished and customized. The car was nosed and decked, the door handles were shaved, the headlights were frenched, and faux lake pipes were added along with a fabricated body-color cover during the build, and the body was painted in Sunset Pearl. The interior is trimmed in beige and white, and a Vintage Air climate control system and power windows have been fitted. Additional details include a Continental kit, chrome bumpers with guards, dual spotlights, rear fender skirts, and MagnaFlow dual exhaust outlets. Power is provided by a 256ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the 15″ wheels wear full chrome covers and whitewall tires. This custom Monterey was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and is now offered with a Connecticut registration document.

The body was nosed and decked, the door handles were shaved, the headlights were frenched, and a custom rocker cover was fabricated to conceal faux lake pipes before the car was finished in House of Kolor Sunset Pearl. Additional details include a power-operated tan soft top, rear fender skirts, dual spotlights, and a Continental spare tire kit. Paint cracks and touched-up chips are pictured in the gallery below.

The 15″ steel wheels wear full covers and are mounted with 205/70 Broadway Classic Radial tires. The car is equipped with power steering and power-assisted drum brakes, and the seller notes that Monroe shocks were installed and the brakes were serviced in preparation for the sale.

The interior features custom beige and white upholstery on the seats and door panels along with a painted dash panel and tan carpets. A Vintage Air climate control system has been added along with power windows, a power antenna, a clock, and an AM radio.

The two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring, and it frames a 110-mph speedometer along with gauges for engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and battery charge. The five-digit odometer shows 5k miles, approximately 30 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 256ci V8 is equipped with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and is accompanied by an aluminum radiator. The selling dealer states the fluids and carburetor were serviced and the battery, spark plugs, ignition wires, points, and cap and rotor were replaced in preparation for the sale.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The dual exhaust system utilizes glasspack mufflers and terminates with MagnaFlow tips below the rear bumper. The underside has been sprayed with black undercoating.

Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:

• Style: BR76B – Monterey two-door convertible
• Paint: 03 – Lakeland Blue
• Trim: 476 – Dark Blue and Ivory vinyl
• Date: 14D – April 14 production date
• Production number: 109 – Production number for the day

The car is being sold on its Connecticut registration, which serves as the ownership document for a vehicle of its age in the state.

This 1950 Oldsmobile 76 Club Coupe was refurbished and modified around 2015 by its current long-term owner. Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 linked to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9” rear end, and the car rides on an independent front suspension with disc brakes, Fatman dropped spindles, and a CPP steering box. Custom tan leather upholstery was installed by Ron Mangus Interiors of Yucaipa, California, and a Vintage Air climate-control system was added along with cruise control, a concealed Sony CD head unit, and a banjo-style steering wheel. Other equipment includes an Edelbrock carburetor, a batwing-style air cleaner, short-tube exhaust headers, a twelve-volt electrical system, wheel covers, and whitewall tires. This custom Oldsmobile coupe is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a clean California title in the name of the owner’s trust.

The car was repainted in Royal Jade Pearl Metallic during the aforementioned refurbishment, according to the seller, and the exterior brightwork was polished or refinished. Details include a split windshield, round side mirrors, dual exhaust outlets, and chrome bumpers and trim.

Steel wheels wear spinner-style covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich Silvertown whitewall tires. A Chevrolet Camaro–sourced independent front suspension assembly with disc brakes has been installed along with a Classic Performance Products 500-series steering box, Fatman Fabrications 2” dropped spindles, and brake-system hydraulics from ABS Power Brake in Orange, California.

The cabin was reupholstered in tan leather by Ron Mangus Interiors, and a cupholder console was added along with color-coordinated three-point front seatbelts. Vintage Air climate control was also installed along with a Rostra 16-R cruise-control system and a Sony CD head unit mounted in the glove compartment.

The banjo-style steering wheel is attached to a tilting column and frames a sweeping 110-mph speedometer with inset auxiliary gauges, while an 8k-rpm tachometer is positioned atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 25k miles, approximately 3k of which have been added under current ownership; total mileage is unknown.

The trunk is trimmed to complement the cabin, and the trunk lid is fully lined. A JBL GT5 amplifier, an Optima Red Top battery, and a battery tender are concealed behind a removable panel emblazoned with Oldsmobile lettering.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is equipped with a batwing-style air cleaner, an Edelbrock carburetor, short-tube exhaust headers, and valve covers accented with Oldsmobile script. Polished accessories have been installed, and the electrical system has been converted to twelve-volt operation. The aluminum multi-pass radiator is cooled by a Spal electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9” rear end. A remote transmission-fluid cooler has been added.

This 1931 Pontiac Big Six two-door sedan was acquired by the seller in 2020 and subsequently built into a street rod. Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 with a Holley carburetor, a Weiand aluminum intake manifold, and a dual exhaust system with cutouts, and the engine is backed by a Powerglide two-speed automatic. Finished in red with maroon fenders, the car rides on a boxed frame with a Fat Man independent front suspension, a C3 Corvette rear assembly, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. Other highlights include Foose 18” alloy wheels, wood running boards and interior trim, two-tone upholstery, a Jensen digital media receiver, and aftermarket gauges. This custom Pontiac is now offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The steel body was removed from the frame and stripped before the car was repainted in red with maroon fenders. A klaxon-style horn is mounted to the headlight bar, and other exterior details include a mesh grille insert, louvered hood side panels, round side mirrors, wood running boards, and a rear-mounted spare. Paint imperfections are noted by the seller, and chips around the car are shown up close in the image gallery below.

Foose 18” alloy wheels are wrapped in 225/45 front and 235/55 rear Yokohama YK740 GTX tires. The steel frame has been boxed, and a Fat Man independent front suspension with unassisted rack-and-pinion steering has been added along with a C3 Corvette rear assembly. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs, and the booster is mounted below the floor

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in beige vinyl with maroon diamond-stitched inserts, and the upholstery scheme carries over to the door panels. The front headrests are embroidered with Pontiac lettering, and wood trim accents the dashboard fascia. A Jensen MPR210 digital media receiver is mounted in a custom overhead console, and a Speedway Motors aluminum throttle pedal has been installed. The seller notes that the car is not equipped with a climate control system.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames aftermarket instrumentation consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 365 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the build was completed.

The 350ci V8 was source from a 1995 Chevrolet truck and rebuilt prior to installation according to the seller, and it is equipped with a Holley carburetor, a Weiand aluminum intake manifold, “rams horn” exhaust manifolds, and T-bar valve cover bolts. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Powerglide two-speed automatic and a rear end said to be sourced from a 1978 Corvette. The dual exhaust system has solenoid-actuated cutouts and oblong finishers.

The car is titled as a 1931 Pontiac using the North Carolina assigned VIN NCS106771.

Photos taken at various stages of the build are presented in the gallery.

This 1949 Nash Ambassador two-door sedan was built into a street rod in the late 1990s and features shaved exterior trim, frenched headlights, air suspension, and Budnik 17” wheels. Power comes from a 350ci Vortec V8 and additional equipment includes a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission, a dual exhaust system, power steering, and a Mustang II-style front subframe with disc brakes. The interior has been trimmed in blue vinyl and offers air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, a Lecarra steering wheel, Dakota Digital instrumentation, and an overhead console housing a JVC CD player. This modified Ambassador was listed on BaT in April 2024 and is now offered again with a copy of Rod & Custom magazine, two key fobs, and a clean Texas title in the name of the seller and their spouse.

The bodywork is finished in blue with ghost flames above the front wheels. Custom touches include shaved door handles and trim, frenched headlights, a flush-mounted LED taillight strip, a center high-mount stop light, and concealed front turn signals. The chrome bumpers were also shaved, and the exhaust tips exit through the rear quarter panels. The doors and trunk lid are fitted with electric poppers, and the side mirror housings are painted to match the body. Photos provided in the gallery below show a scrape on the bottom of the passenger door areas and some spots of of bubbled paint.

Polished Budnik 17” wheels are mounted with 205/50 front and 215/50 rear Nitto tires manufactured in 2019. An air suspension has been added along with a Mustang II-style front subframe and power steering. Braking is handled by front discs and rear drums, and the booster is mounted below the floor. The dual air compressors and tanks are said to have been replaced since 2023 along with the air springs and brake components all around. The center cap is missing from the left-front wheel.

The bench seats, door panels, and dashboard are trimmed in blue vinyl, and interior appointments include a Vintage Air climate-control system, cruise control, power windows, and ruched accent pillows. An overhead console houses a JVC player as well as separate controls for the front and rear air suspension.

The Lecarra steering wheel is mounted to a tilting body-color column, atop which is a round binnacle housing a Dakota Digital display. Digital gauges mounted in the overhead console show alternator output, engine rpm, and oil pressure. The digital odometer indicates 34k miles, approximately 5,500 of which were added under current ownership.

The 350ci GM Vortec V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 8″ rear end.

Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.

A copy of the June 1999 issue of Rod & Custom magazine featuring the car is included in the sale.

This custom ’33 Ford is a fiberglass-bodied roadster built on a custom frame by Foley Bros. Custom Works in California in the early 2000s at a cost estimated around $180k. The car rides on a Kugel Komponents independent front end and a Jaguar-style independent rear end with adjustable coilovers, disc brakes, and alloy wheels. Power comes from a 5.7-liter LS1 linked to a six-speed T56 manual transmission and a Dana 44 third member with 5.30 gears, and the car has a custom intake, custom-fabricated headers and frame-hugging pipes, an under-car oil cooler, and a “Fan Man” aluminum radiator and fan. The custom interior and removable top were done by Sid Chavers, and the hood, side panels, and rear filler panel were hand-formed by Jack Hagemann. Acquired by the seller in 2021, this ’33 roadster is now offered with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1933 Ford.

The car rides on a custom frame with independent front and rear suspension. The Mustang II-style front end is from Kugel Komponents, and a Jaguar-style independent rear end with adjustable coilovers is used out back. Disc brakes are mounted at each corner, and the car has rack-and-pinion steering.

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The fiberglass body is from Gibbons with raised rear wheel wells. The floor was raised and strengthened by Kenny March according to the seller, who tells us the hood, side panels, and rear filler panel were hand-formed by Jack Hagemann. The windshield was made by Leonard Lopez of Dominator Street Rods and has a curved aluminum frame with a polycarbonate window.

The top is from Sid Chavers and has custom-fabricated chrome bows. The top and bows are removable and can be stowed in the trunk.

Stripes accenting the front end run behind the custom-fabricated headers, which are linked to fabricated piping that follows the body lines. The front wheels are Gasser-style alloys, while Halibrand alloys are mounted out back. The seller states the tires were mounted in 2021.

The interior was also done by Sid Chavers and features heated bucket seats with integrated cup holders and Willians harnesses. An under-dashboard heater is fitted along with a Hurst shifter.

Auto Meter gauges are set in an engine-turned panel. The seller has added ~1,300 of the 15k miles indicated.

The seller states the engine is an 5.7-liter LS1 V8, and it wears Z06-logo beauty covers. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a T56 six-speed manual. Recent service included replacing the slave cylinder and pinion seal, servicing the rear end, and changing the oil.

The third member is a Dana 44 with 5.30 gears according to the seller. An Earls inline oil cooler, a 20-gallon fuel tank, a power brake booster, and a “Fan Man” radiator and cooling fan were also utilized.

Records are included with the car along with sketches.

The car is titled as a 1933 Ford using VIN 18F0472.

This 1938 Packard Super Eight 2/4-passenger coupe was built into a street rod under prior ownership. Power comes from a 460ci Ford V8 linked to a C6 automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end, and the car rides on an independent front suspension with power steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Billet Specialties 15” wheels. Maroon paint is accented with gold pinstriping, and the interior was customized with beige leather upholstery, burl woodgrain trim, brass hardware, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a Pioneer head unit, a banjo-style steering wheel, and Classic Instruments gauges. The Vintage Air climate control system was overhauled following the current owner’s acquisition around 2010, and the engine was recently rebuilt with an ISKY camshaft, hydraulic lifters, and valve springs. This custom Packard is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with recent service records and a clean California title in the name of the owner’s business.

The steel body was refinished in maroon with gold pinstriping, and custom bumperettes follow the contours of the front and rear valances. Exterior details include a “Goddess of Speed” hood ornament, a black roof covering, mesh hood vents, fender-mounted spare tires, teardrop side mirrors, running boards, and oval exhaust tips. Cracked paint and blemishes around the car are shown up close in the image gallery below.

Billet Specialties 15” wheels are mounted with 235/75 BFGoodrich tires up front and 245/75 Uniroyal units out back. A Mustang II-style independent front suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering has been added, and the live rear axle is supported by a panhard rod and parallel leaf springs. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in beige leather that extends to the rear bulkhead as well as the door panels, which are accented with decorative stitching. The dashboard fascia and window frames have been painted with a burl woodgrain finish and gold pinstriping that is complemented by brass bezels and hardware. A Pioneer KEH-P690 head unit is mounted behind the seats along with controls for the Vintage Air climate control system, and additional appointments include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a Lokar shifter, and three-point seatbelts. The dome light lens is missing, and a crack in the passenger seat trim is shown up close in the gallery.

The banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to a tilt column and sits ahead of Classic instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 11k miles, approximately 5k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The rumble seat is trimmed to complement the cabin.

The 460ci Ford V8 was rebuilt in 2025 at City Auto Repair in Bakersfield, California, using an ISKY camshaft, hydraulic lifters, pushrods, and valve springs. A high-torque starter was also installed, and the engine is still within the break-in period. A Cadillac batwing-style air cleaner sits atop the four-barrel carburetor, which is mounted to an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold. Ford Motorsport-branded valve covers have been installed, and the aluminum radiator is cooled by a SPAL electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C6 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end.

The car is titled using North Carolina assigned identification number NCS94139.

This ’32 Ford roadster was built using a fiberglass body and boxed steel frame fabricated by TRC Auto Reproduction of Lavonia, Georgia. Completed in 2020, the car is powered by a 350ci Chevrolet V8 with an Offenhauser intake manifold and triple Holley carburetors. The engine is backed by a three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ axle with an Eaton Suretrac locker and 3.55 gears, and the car rides on staggered-width Ridler 15” wheels with four-wheel disc brakes, a Pete & Jake’s front drop axle with hairpin radius rods, and a four-link rear setup with adjustable coilovers. Inside, brown vinyl upholstery is joined by a floor shifter, a central instrument bezel, and AutoMeter gauges. Other highlights include a tilt-out windshield, chrome headlight buckets, and tubular headers. This Highboy hot rod was acquired by the seller in 2022 and is now offered with a Georgia title in their name listing the car as a 1932 Ford.

The fiberglass body and boxed steel frame were sourced from TRC Auto Reproduction, and the seller tells us they were painted Viper Red. Details include a tilt-out windshield, a left-side mirror, and teardrop taillights in addition to a chrome grille insert, spreader bar, and headlight buckets. Paint chips and cracks in the windshield are shown up close in the image gallery below.

Ridler Halibrand-style 15×4” front and 15×10” rear wheels are wrapped in 145-series Firestone F-560 tires and Mickey Thompson 255/60 units, respectively. The suspension features a Pete & Jake’s drilled front drop axle with a transverse leaf spring and hairpin radius rods, while the live rear axle is supported by a triangulated four-link setup with adjustable coilovers. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

The bench seat is trimmed in brown vinyl that extends to the door and kick panel, and additional appointments include a double-bend floor shifter, black carpets, and red lap belts.

The body-color dashboard fascia is accented by a bright metal instrument bezel with AutoMeter instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 286 miles, approximately 150 of which have been added under current ownership.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 breathes through triple Holley carburetors mounted on an Offenhauser intake manifold. Short-tube exhaust headers and and finned valve covers were also utilized along with an aluminum radiator cooled by an electric fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ axle with an Eaton Suretrac locker and 3.55 gears, per the seller.

The car is titled in Georgia as a 1932 Ford using the VIN 71742. The title has a “conditional” notation.

This 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook four-door sedan was customized and modified into a roadster in the 2000s, and it is finished in metallic gold over black upholstery. The GM 305ci V8 is equipped with a Holley carburetor and linked to a three-speed automatic transmission, and the car is further equipped with a dual exhaust system, an aluminum radiator, electronic ignition, whitewall tires, shaved door handles, filled window openings, and a Sun Shield windshield visor. Inside, Schroth racing harnesses are secured to a lateral brace that spans the area behind the front bucket seats. Acquired by the seller circa 2023, this modified Cranbrook roadster is offered at no reserve with transferrable New York registration.

The four-door sedan body was modified as a roadster in Florida under prior ownership, and it is finished in metallic gold. The badges and door handles have been shaved, the window openings were filled, and a shadowed figure accents the rear valance. Details include a body-color Sun Shield windshield visor, a cowl vent, chrome bumpers, yellow-lens driving lights, and headlight visors. Imperfections and scrapes are displayed in the gallery.

The car is equipped with polished wheel covers, whitewall tires, and rear leaf springs. Rear wheel spacers are fitted.

The replacement front bucket seats wear black vinyl and cloth covers, and the Schroth racing harnesses are affixed to a lateral support brace that was installed under current ownership. Pinstriping accents the cabin, and photos detailing the condition of the cabin are provided in the gallery. The push-button radio does not work, and an aftermarket head unit is mounted below the dashboard.

The three-spoke steering wheel features green pinstriping and frames factory instrumentation. An analog clock and a tachometer with a shift light are mounted atop the dashboard. The odometer shows 83k miles, and the total mileage is unknown.

The seller tells us the 305ci V8 and three-speed automatic transmission were sourced from a 1981 Chevrolet El Camino. The engine is equipped with a Holley carburetor and valve covers, electronic ignition, and an aluminum radiator with an electric pusher fan. The removed engine and transmission are included in the sale and pictured in the gallery below, and the seller reports a knock in the removed engine.

The rear axle is said to have been sourced from a Ford Ranger. The dual exhaust system is equipped with glasspack-style mufflers. Rust is noted on underbody components.

The vehicle is being sold on its transferable New York registration, which serves as an ownership document in New York. The registration describes the car as a 1953 Plymouth convertible and uses the sequence P24441864 as the VIN, and the sequence stamped on the removed engine is shown above and on a reproduction tag depicted in the gallery. Vehicle number 25157066 is located in the driver’s door jamb and also shown in the gallery.