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This modified Ford Thunderbird roadster replica features a fiberglass body mounted over an Art Morrison frame and is powered by a Chevrolet-based 406ci stroker V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was built prior to 2013 and was acquired by the current owner on BaT in August 2023. Known as “Nite Bird,” the car is finished in black and is equipped with an Edelbrock intake manifold and mufflers, tubular exhaust headers, a revised camshaft and lifters, Keith Black pistons, billet pulleys, black 16″ wheels, adjustable coilovers, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and Dutchman axles. The cabin is fitted with contoured bucket seats trimmed in black leather along with an Alpine stereo system and power windows. This Thunderbird replica is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with an unfinished hardtop, a car cover, some service records, and a Colorado title that describes the vehicle as a 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

The fiberglass body is painted black. The car lacks bumpers, and the door handles and trim are shaved. Other details include a raised hood, a horizontal grille, and hooded headlights. Scratches are noted in the finish.

Five-spoke black-finished 16″ alloy wheels are mounted with 225/50 front and 245/50 rear Goodyear Eagle tires. The car rides on an Art Morrison chassis and coilover suspension, and power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is installed. Braking is provided by power-assisted four-wheel discs.

The custom interior features contoured bucket seats trimmed in black leather that extends to the center console and the door panels. Equipment includes a floor-mounted Lokar shifter, power windows, an Alpine audio system, and lap belts.

The three-spoke billet steering wheel is attached to a tilting column. Digital instrumentation consists of readouts for vehicle speed, engine rpm, fuel level, voltage, coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The digital odometer indicates 1,900 miles, less than 20 of which were added under current ownership.

The Chevrolet-based 406ci stroker V8 is fitted with an Edelbrock Performer 2101 intake manifold, ceramic-coated exhaust headers, and a finned air cleaner and valve covers. Additional equipment is said to include a Cloyes roller timing gear, Crane roller rockers, Keith Black pistons, a UDHarold camshaft, Summit Racing lifters, ARP fasteners, billet pulleys, an LT1-style oil pump, electronic ignition, and an auxiliary electric cooling fan. The oil was changed most recently in mid-2024.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The car is equipped with a driveshaft safety loop as well as Dutchman axles, tubular exhaust headers, and Edelbrock mufflers.

A painted hardtop shell will accompany the vehicle.

The plate above shows the Assigned Identification Number that was issued by the state of Washington.

The Colorado title bears a “Replica” brand and describes the vehicle as a 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

This ’32 Ford hot rod is a steel-bodied three-window coupe that was built by Craig Naff of Woodstock, Virginia, and was among the “Great 8” selected during competition for the 2012 Ridler Award at the Detroit Autorama. Dubbed “Retrospect,” the car is finished in dark blue, and the bodywork features a chopped roof, full fenders, and rear-hinged doors. Finned decorative elements appear throughout the engine compartment and undersides, and the car rides on a custom-fabricated chassis with an independent front assembly, a triangulated four-link rear setup, adjustable coilovers, rack-and-pinion steering, and front disc brakes. Power comes from a fuel-injected 350ci LT1 V8 linked to an automatic transmission and a 9” rear end. Inside, cognac leather upholstery is complemented by square-weave carpets, a banjo-style steering wheel, engine-turned trim, and white-dial gauges. Custom Budnik wheels, a polished dual exhaust system, and LED taillights are among the other highlights. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this Ford hot rod is now offered in Florida with a Virginia title listing the car as a 1932 Ford.

The steel bodywork was customized by Naff with a chopped roof, a single-piece hood, coach doors with concealed hinges, and a custom front valance shaped to meet the leading edge of the fenders. Dark blue metallic paint is accented with tan pinstriping along the character line. A polished narrow-bar grille insert has been installed, and turn signals are set within the headlights.

The narrowed trunk lid has rounded corners, and the tapered roll pan has a recessed license plate box. LED taillights are mounted to the rear fenders.

Finned accents have been added to the oil pan, bell housing, transmission pan, and rear axle housing, while the frame and undersides have been painted to match the body. The chassis features an independent front assembly with rack-and-pinion steering and polished unequal-length control arms in addition to a triangulated four-link rear setup and adjustable coilovers all around. Braking is handled by vacuum-assisted front discs and rear drums with louvered backing plates, and the booster and bias adjuster are mounted under the floor.

Custom Budnik wheels have V8-logo center caps and are wrapped in staggered-diameter tires with shaved sidewalls.

Cognac leather covers the contoured bench seat as well as the transmission tunnel, door panels, and kick panels. Beige three-point inertia-reel seatbelts retract into the rear bulkhead, and bound square-weave carpets line the floor. Controls for the air conditioning system are located in an overhead console.

The banjo-style steering wheel has a beige rim that matches the top of the dashboard, which flows into the door caps. The tilt column and dashboard fascia have been painted to complement the cabin upholstery.

Custom gauges are set within concentric oval bezels and surrounded by engine-turned metal trim. “Retrospect” logotype accents the face of the combination gauge, which is flanked by a 140-mph speedometer and a reverse-sweep tachometer. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 32 miles.

The cargo area is trimmed to complement the interior, and dimple-die gussets have been added to the inner structure of the trunk lid, which is supported by gas struts.

The fuel-injected 350ci LT1 V8 is dressed with finned and louvered covers.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through an automatic transmission and a 9” rear end. Four-into-one exhaust headers flow into a polished dual exhaust system.

The car is titled as a 1932 Ford using the VIN 80244.

This 1940 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible was customized and modified in 2014, reportedly at a cost of over $100k. The original frame and suspension was replaced with a Lator Gator USA custom chassis with Corvette C4-based suspension, and it rides on Strange Engineering adjustable coilovers with 16″ Dayton knock-off wire wheels mounted over disc brakes at each corner. Power comes from a GM Performance 6.2-liter LS3 V8 linked to a GM 4L65E automatic transmission. Inside, the car has a custom two-tone upholstery, diamond-stitched seats, Vintage Air climate control, and a modern stereo. The custom dashboard has New Vintage Woodward gauges and a one-off ignition dial with a push-button starter. In preparation for the sale the BFGoodrich whitewall tires were installed, Russell Performance braided front brake hoses were installed, and the accessory belt and fluids were changed. This Series 50 Super is now offered by the seller in New York on behalf of its owner with service records and transferable registration.

The body was stripped and repainted by a previous owner. The current owner replaced the power-operated dark red top at the same time the interior was customized and installed. LED lights were installed along with a shaved door handle popper kit. The doors and trunk are key fob operated as well. The seller notes chips and imperfections in the paint, a blemish in the hood, and pitting in the chrome.

The car rides on a Corvette C4-based independent suspension with adjustable Strange Engineering coilovers and disc brakes at each corner. The 225/60 BFGoodrich whitewall tires were mounted on the 16″ Dayton knock-off wire wheels in preparation for the sale, and Russell Performance braided front brake hoses were fitted. The car is also equipped with power rack-and-pinion steering, a Hydratech Hydroboost system, and a chrome dual-reservoir master cylinder.

The cabin houses front and rear bench seats with diamond-stitched upholstery, two-tone door panels, and bound carpeting. A Vintage Air climate-control system has been added along with an Alpine stereo with USB port and Sirius Radio connectivity. Speakers are mounted in the doors, and a subwoofer is mounted in the trunk. Dynamat insulation was fitted under the carpeting, and the dashboard was painted red to match the body.

New Vintage Woodward gauges and a Grant steering wheel were also fitted. The 950 miles indicated represents the distance driven since the build was completed, with total chassis mileage unknown.

The engine is a GM Performance 6.2-liter LS3 crate that was installed along with an engine module kit, stainless-steel fuel lines, an electric fuel pump, and a stainless-steel exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers. A GM Performance ECU handles engine management. The accessory belt and oil were changed in preparation for the sale.

Per the seller, the transmission is a GM Performance 4L65E automatic.

A spreadsheet of the work performed is detailed in the gallery along with images of the work in progress.

The car is registered as a 1940 Buick using VIN 13850997. The transferable New York registration acts as the ownership document.

This 1936 Chevrolet FB 1/2-ton pickup was acquired by the seller out of California in 2010. It had reportedly been stored in a warehouse for an extended period before being built into a street rod. Power comes from a 350ci V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transmission, and the truck rides on an independent coil-spring front suspension, a triangulated four-link rear setup with adjustable air springs, and chrome wheels. Inside, beige upholstery is complemented by a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a tilt column, Dolphin gauges, a Lokar shifter, and a Pioneer CD head unit. Other highlights include four-wheel disc brakes, a chrome front bumper, full fenders, wood side boards, and quadruple taillights. This custom Chevrolet pickup is now offered with a Florida title in the seller’s name.

The truck is painted pearlescent gold and features a chrome front bumper, round side mirrors, running boards, and quadruple taillights.

The chrome Weld-style wheels are wrapped with staggered-profile tires, and a non-matching spare is carried on the right-front fender.

The independent front suspension features coil springs and tubular control arms, while the triangulated four-link rear setup is supported by air springs. Braking is handled by power-assisted four-wheel discs.

The cargo bed has wood side boards and floor slats, the latter of which are retained by polished runners. Mirrored “Theo” script has been added to the tailgate.

The cab features a beige bench seat, and a battery cutoff switch and charging ports have been installed beneath it. The headliner and door panels have a textured brown finish, and woodgrain vinyl has been applied to the dashboard fascia. Additional appointments include a Lokar shifter, a Pioneer CD head unit, and lap belts.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, with a tachometer positioned above. Dolphin instrumentation consists of a 140-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The digital odometer indicates 393 miles. The fuel gauge does not work.

The carbureted 350ci V8 is equipped with short-tube exhaust headers, and the finned air cleaner lid and valve covers have been painted to match the body.

Power is sent to the 10-bolt rear end through a four-speed automatic transmission.

The truck is titled using the VIN 6FB024469, which appears on an identification plaque mounted to the firewall. The Florida title is a duplicate.

This 1929 Ford Model A is believed to have been built into a street rod around 1987 for “Bullet” Bob Hayes, the two-time Olympic gold medal sprinter and Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. The steel Tudor body features a 2″ chop and was painted teal with a black roof, and it rides on a modified coil-spring suspension with an independent front and 15″ alloy wheels with spinner caps. The car is powered by a 400ci Chevrolet V8 with a Holley carburetor, headers, and a dual exhaust system, and the automatic transmission is linked to a Ford 8″ rear end with a Panhard bar. The interior was also customized with a wood-rimmed steering wheel on a tilt column, VDO gauges, a B&M shifter, and a Pioneer cassette radio. Acquired by the seller in 2024, this Model A street rod is now offered with a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1929 Ford.

The seller tells us the bodywork and fenders are steel, and the roof was chopped ~2″ during the build. The teal paintwork is contrasted by the black vinyl on the roof. Flaws are depicted in the gallery, and louvered side panels for the hood are included and shown in a photo in the gallery.

The car rides on a coil-spring suspension with an independent front end, rack-and-pinion steering, and a Panhard bar for the Ford 8″ axle. Braking is handled by drums, and the 15″ alloy wheels have faux spinner caps and staggered tires mounted. The lower ball joints were replaced in July 2025.

Bucket seats are trimmed in two-tone upholstery, and a B&M shifter and a Pioneer cassette radio were installed.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and VDO gauges were used. The seller has driven 250 of the 5,250 miles indicated.

The 400ci V8 is topped by a Holley carburetor. The tubular headers are linked to a dual exhaust system with cutouts and glasspacks.

Per the seller, the transmission is a TH400 automatic, and the rear end is a Ford 8″ axle.

The car is titled as a 1929 Ford using VIN A2369787. A New Hampshire state-assigned VIN is also displayed in the gallery.

This 1931 Ford Model A is a steel-bodied coupe with fiberglass fenders that was built into a street rod in 2022. Work included mounting the light gray body to a Speedway Motors fully boxed frame that is fitted with a dropped front axle, four-wheel disc brakes, a Ford 9″ rear end, 15″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, and a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 fitted with an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Summit Racing billet distributor, an Edelbrock carburetor, block-hugger headers, and a custom fabricated dual exhaust with glasspack mufflers. Following the seller’s acquisition on BaT in February 2024, a billet overflow tank, finned-aluminum valve covers and an air cleaner, and a deep-sump transmission pan were added. The seller tells us they are parting with the car due to their acquisition of their Chevy II Nova SS, also purchased on the site. This street rod is now offered in Florida with a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The steel body is finished in light gray with dark gray coachlines and black fiberglass fenders and running boards, and it is mounted to a sandblasted and powder-coated Speedway Motors fully-boxed frame that features a ’32-style front cross member. Additional details include a Messko radiator thermometer, a tilt-out windshield, and cowl lights with integrated turn signals as well as a rumble seat, chrome bumpers, and a grille protector.

The car is equipped with a Vega-style steering box and a cross steer rack-and-pinion system as well as a Yogi’s Inc. 5″ dropped front axle, hairpin radius rods, a parallel four-link rear suspension, and QA1 adjustable coilovers at the rear. Stopping power is provided by Speedway Motors four-wheel disc brakes that incorporate General Motors-style metric calipers, a dual circuit master cylinder, an adjustable proportioning valve, and vented rotors with a 5×4.5 bolt pattern measuring 11″ up front and 11¼” out back.

Staggered 15″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are mounted with Blackhawk tires measuring 195/65 up front and 235/75 out back.

The interior is trimmed in gray and tan cloth upholstery and features black carpeting, a B&M shifter, a ratchet-style parking brake, lap belts, and a spoon-style accelerator pedal.

The rear rumble seat is trimmed in black vinyl upholstery and features lap belts and chrome grab handles. The battery is installed in the floor area and is linked to a remote charging terminal at the rear of the vehicle.

The wood-rimmed steering wheel is bolted to a polished stainless steel Speedway Motors steering column. Instrumentation consists of a barrel-type speedometer and a fuel level readout as well as aftermarket gauges for voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 18k miles, and true mileage is unknown. The speedometer and odometer are not functioning.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is fitted with an Edelbrock RPM intake manifold, a Summit Racing billet distributor, an MSD ignition coil, tubular hugger headers, and an Edelbrock Performer 600-CFM carburetor with an electric choke. The firewall has been replaced with a Summit Racing unit that features a 3″ setback. Cooling is handled by a Walker radiator and an electric fan.

Since the last auction, the seller installed finned-aluminum valve covers, a matching air cleaner, a billet overflow tank, and a deep-sump transmission pan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear axle with a limited-slip differential and 3.50:1 gearing. A custom-fabricated dual exhaust system with glasspack mufflers and turn-down exits in front of the rear axle.

This 1949 Chevrolet 3100 five-window pickup was modified between 2023 and 2024. The body was removed from its original frame, refinished with a faux distressed look, and mounted on a donor S-10 chassis. The suspension, power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, rear end, and steering column from the S-10 were carried over in the build, and the seller installed a 327ci V8 and a Turbo 400 automatic transmission. It rides on 16″ Weld wheels and also has Auto Meter gauges, a modern stereo, Cavalier bucket seats, a handmade console, and more as described below. This 3100 pickup is now offered with a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

The cab was removed from its original frame, sandblasted, and painted in a faux distressed look. The glass and seals were replaced, and the doors were sourced from a 1952 model. The bed is lined with wood, and the rear fenders were tubbed. There are dents in the body, and no wipers or door locks are installed.

The frame is from a 1992 S-10, and the rear was c-notched. Additional build photos are presented in the gallery.

The front coil springs, rear leaf springs, and shocks were replaced along with components for the power-assisted front disc brakes. The power steering from the S-10 was carried over, and the truck rides on 16″ Weld Racing wheels with staggered tires.

The bucket seats were sourced from a 2000 Cavalier and recovered, and the center console was handmade. Color-coordinated carpeting was installed along with a modern stereo and speakers.

The steering wheel and tilt column are both from the S-10. Auto Meter gauges were added under the dashboard, and a tachometer is mounted above. The factory gauges do not work, and total mileage is unknown.

The seller tells us the 327ci V8 was rebuilt with .040″-over pistons, and it is topped by an aluminum intake manifold and an Edelbrock 600cfm carburetor. It also has electronic ignition, an electric fuel pump, an electric fan, and an aluminum radiator.

The Turbo 400 automatic transmission is linked to a 3.08 10-bolt rear end from the S-10. The fuel tank and exhaust system were replaced.

The truck is titled as a 1949 Chevrolet using VIN 6GPA662.

This Ford Track-T Roadster was built in the 1990s and stored for an extended period thereafter. The car has a fiberglass body and rides on a modified suspension with front and rear ladder bars, transverse leaf springs, and a dropped front axle, four-wheel disc brakes, and staggered US Mags wheels. Power comes from a 1947 239ci flathead V8 topped with an Offenhauser intake manifold, two Stromberg 97 carburetors, and Offenhauser heads, and it is linked to a C-4 automatic transmission and a GM 10-bolt rear end. Acquired by its current owner in 2025, this Track-T is now offered at no reserve by the seller on their behalf with a clean California title listing the car as a 1926 Ford.

The car has a fiberglass body that has been painted black with flourishes, and the hood is louvered. The selling dealer believes the car was most recently painted in the 1990s before it was put into storage. A removable front bumper and reversing lights are included, and scratches are noted on various panels.

The car rides on a modified suspension with front and rear ladder bars, transverse leaf springs, and a dropped front axle with Armstrong lever shocks. It has four-wheel disc brakes and staggered US Mags wheels measuring 15″ up front and 18″ out back.

Red upholstery covers the bench seat and side panels, and the steering wheel has a black wrap.

A Lokar shifter was fitted along with Stewart-Warner gauges set in a brushed panel. There is no odometer.

Power comes from a 1947 239ci flathead V8 topped by an Offenhauser intake manifold and heads. The Stromberg 97 carburetors have velocity stacks, and the selling dealer notes that they will require further tuning.

The C-4 automatic transmission is linked to a GM 10-bolt rear end. The dual exhaust system terminates ahead of the axle.

The car is titled in California as a 1926 Ford using VIN 14202481. The title was signed in April 2025.

This 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor sedan was built into a street rod between 2007 and 2010. The body was removed from the frame, which was boxed in the engine area, and it was repainted Mercedes-Benz Petrol Blue-Green Metallic. The car rides on a Mustang II-style front end with 15″ American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels and four-wheel disc brakes, and power is from a ZZ4 350ci V8 linked to a TH350 automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end. The interior was redone with a kit from LeBaron Bonney, and the car also has an Edelbrock 750cfm carburetor, LED taillights, rear air shocks, VDO gauges, and Vintage Air climate control. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2023, this ’40 Tudor Sedan is now offered with service records and a clean Missouri title.

The body was removed from the frame, which was boxed in the engine area, and it was repainted Mercedes-Benz Petrol Blue-Green Metallic. LED taillights were used.

The car rides on a modified suspension with a Mustang II-style front end, rear air shocks, and rear lowering blocks for the parallel leaf springs. The 15″ American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels have staggered tires mounted, and a Pete & Jake’s master cylinder was used for the four-wheel disc brakes.

The upholstery was provided by LeBaron Bonney. A Vintage Air climate-control system has been installed.

A Lecarra steering wheel and VDO gauges were used. The 3,250 miles on the cluster represent the distance driven on the build.

The 350ci V8 is claimed to be a ZZ4 crate motor that has a roller camshaft, aluminum heads, and an Edelbrock 750cfm carburetor.

The TH350 automatic transmission is linked to a Ford 9″ rear end with 2.47 gears.

An album of photos showing various stages of the build is included in the sale along with a folder of service records.

A build sheet is also included.

The car is titled as a 1940 Ford using VIN 185506946.

This 1935 Ford Model 48 is a steel-bodied, five-window coupe that was built into a hot rod between 2008 and 2012. The blue-painted coupe body was mounted on a boxed frame, which was modified with a Heidts independent front end and a four-link rear end with coilovers. Power comes from a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 linked to a 4L60E automatic transmission and a Quick Performance 9″ Ford rear end with 3.50 gears. Staggered Billet Specialties limited-edition Lobeck wheels were also fitted along with LED lighting, an Alumicraft grille, a Griffin aluminum radiator, Vintage Air climate control, leather upholstery, and a custom sound system. Driven ~2k miles since completion of the build, this ’35 Ford Coupe is now offered with a car cover and a clean Mississippi title in the seller’s name.

The steel body has been painted metallic blue and mounted on a boxed chassis. Watson’s StreetWorks LED brake lights and an Alumicraft grille were utilized, and the hood is louvered. The seller notes cracks in the paintwork on the rear fenders.

The suspension was modified with a Heidts independent front end using tubular control arms, power steering, and disc brakes, and out back is a Progressive Automotive triangulated four-link setup with RideTech coilovers. Staggered Billet Specialties limited-edition Lobeck wheels measure 15×6″ up front and 17×8″ out back, and they are mounted with BFGoodrich rubber.

The custom interior has Dynamat insulation, leather upholstery, a Lokar shifter, cruise control, power windows, Vintage Air climate control, and a custom stereo system with an Alpine amplifier.

The Billet Specialties steering wheel is mounted on a Flaming River tilt column. The 2k miles on the AutoMeter cluster in the EMS Smoothdash represent the distance driven on the build.

The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 was sourced from a 1998 Chevrolet Camaro according to the seller, who notes it was overhauled and balanced before installation. The pulleys, intake, throttle body, wiring harness, and ECU are from Street & Performance. A Painless wiring harness and Griffin radiator were also utilized.

The seller states the 4L60E automatic transmission was overhauled with a shift kit. It is linked by a 3″ Denny’s Street Rod driveshaft to the Quick Performance 9″ Ford axle with 3.50 gears.

The car has been recognized with several awards, including two first-overall trophies. Records, a front-end cover, and a car cover are included.

Images of the work in progress are displayed in the gallery.

The car is titled as a 1935 Ford using VIN DR6813844.