This custom hot rod was built by the seller, the owner of R-Good’s Auto Works in Denver, Colorado, approximately 15 years ago using a 1929 Ford Model A Phaeton body mounted to a modified 1931 frame. Power comes from a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter Quad 4 inline-four linked to a five-speed manual transmission and a Rodsville quick-change rear end. The channeled body has World War II-era warplane-style details, and the car rides on a Z’d frame with a front drop axle, rear ladder bars, Pete & Jake’s shocks, Unisteer rack-and-pinion steering, and front disc brakes. Inside, custom green and tan upholstery is joined by a Sun Super Tach, Stewart-Warner gauges, and a concealed digital media receiver, and other highlights include a Carson Top, MegaSquirt 2 engine management, a stainless-steel side exhaust, and American Racing 15” wheels. This Ford hot rod is now offered with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1931 Ford.
The steel body was channeled, the doors were shaved and the car was sprayed with PPG 586 French Gray paint, according to the seller, and beige pinstriping accents the character line. Graphics inspired by the Northrop P-61 Black Widow known as “Midnite Madness II” were added to the cowl and fuel filler door. The black Carson Top has an aluminum frame.
The custom hood has a scoop, and vents, scoops, and aircraft-style hook latches were mounted on the side panels. The headlights are from a ’29, and the seller used ’37 taillights. Paint chips and dings around the car are shown up close in the image gallery below.
The 2.3-liter Quad 4 inline-four is equipped with a T3/T4 turbocharger, a MegaSquirt 2 engine management system, and an American Autowire wiring harness. A side-mounted intercooler and a Walker radiator cooled by a SPAL 16” electric fan were utilized along with a custom-fabricated aluminum fuel tank.
The car rides on a ’31 frame that has been Z’d at the rear, and a custom crossmember has been added. The leaf-spring suspension features Pete & Jake’s shocks all around as well as rear ladder bars and a ‘32 front drop axle with wishbone radius rods. A Unisteer rack-and-pinion assembly has been installed, and braking is handled by front discs and ’40 Ford “juice” rear drums.
American Racing 15×6” front and 15×8” rear Halibrand-style wheels are wrapped in Cooper Cobra tires.
The cabin is trimmed in dark green with tan tuck-and-roll inserts, and lap belts are provided. The dashboard fascia has been painted to complement the exterior, and a black rubber mat lines the floor. A Bluetooth-capable digital media receiver is connected to a 400w amplifier and four speakers. A heater is mounted to the firewall.
The three-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a quick-release hub and sits ahead of a column-mounted Sun Super Tach that has been converted to solid-state internals, while a central instrument bezel houses a barrel-style speedometer and Stewart-Warner auxiliary gauges. An Innovate Motorsports digital air/fuel ratio gauge is mounted below the dash. The five-digit odometer indicates 11k miles.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a T5 five-speed manual transmission and a Rodsville quick-change rear end. The fabricated stainless-steel exhaust system has a Borla muffler. An oil change was performed in January 2025, and fluid leaks are noted.
The car is titled as a 1931 FOR using the VIN 4334220, which is consistent with a Ford Model A engine produced in February 1931. The frame stamping showing the sequence A4334220 is shown above.