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This 1946 Ford coupe was the subject of a custom build approximately two decades ago that included the installation of a 454ci V8 paired with a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. The roof was chopped, the car was nosed and decked, the rear-hinged doors were shaved, a one-piece windshield was installed, and the car was painted black during the build, which also included customizing the interior with black and gray leather upholstery, a center console, a tilting steering column, AutoMeter gauges, and a touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth connectivity. The rear wheel tubs were widened to accommodate 31×16.5″ rear tires, and the chassis was modified with tubular front control arms, a rear four-link assembly, Ridetech coilovers, rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel disc brakes. This Ford street rod was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024 and is now offered with a clean New Mexico title.

The body was finished in black during the build completed in 2003 following modifications that included a 5″ roof chop. The car was nosed and decked, the doors were shaved and converted to rear hinges, the headlights were frenched, and a one-piece windshield was installed along with electric door poppers, tinted glass, and flush-mounted taillights. A sunroof was added to the roof and is believed to be removable, though the seller has never opened it. Cracks and other blemishes in the finish are pictured in the gallery below.

The car rides on tubular front control arms, a four-link rear suspension setup, and Ridetech adjustable coilovers at all four corners. It is equipped with power rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, and polished 16″ Boyds wheels wrapped in 26×7.5″ front and 31×16.5″ rear Hoosier Pro Street tires.

The custom interior houses bolstered low-back bucket seats upholstered in black leather with gray inserts along with coordinated door panels and a fabricated rear package tray. The center console has a storage compartment and houses a floor shifter as well as controls for the power windows. Additional equipment includes a billet steering wheel mounted to a chrome tilting column as well as a Dual touchscreen stereo unit with Bluetooth connectivity.

AutoMeter Phantom gauges are mounted in a custom instrument panel and consist of a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for water temperature, fuel pressure, oil pressure, voltage, fuel level, and transmission temperature. The five digit odometer shows approximately 1,200 miles.

A fabricated aluminum fuel tank is mounted in the trunk along with dual Optima batteries.

The 454ci Chevrolet V8 has a polished aluminum intake manifold, a Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection system, and an electric water pump as well as a finned air cleaner lid and valve covers. An aluminum radiator is accompanied by an electric cooling fan, and fabricated long-tube headers feed into a dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. The seller notes a noisy fuel pump.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear end.

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This custom pickup hot rod was the subject of a multi-year build using a steel cab and frame from a 1940 Diamond T pickup. Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 linked to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and an 8.8” rear end, and highlights include a chopped roof, a custom-fabricated steel front end, a single-piece steel cargo bed, and Art Deco-inspired design elements throughout. Nicknamed “Distinctive,” the truck was shown at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in 2021 following its initial completion. The selling dealer purchased it in 2023, and over the next two years a Heidts Superide front suspension assembly was added along with triple Stromberg BIG97 carburetors, an Ididit steering column, and a 16″ LimeWorks steering wheel . Further details include a tilt-out split windshield, wood bed slats, artillery-style 15” and 17” wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, black leather upholstery, and a Bluetooth-capable sound system. This Diamond T hot rod is now offered with recent service records and a North Carolina title.

The Diamond T cab was stripped, and the roof was chopped by 2” during the initial build. A central driving light was added to the custom-fabricated nose section along with vents on either side before the truck was finished in green. Following the selling dealer’s acquisition, the four-piece hood panels were modified and supporting structures fabricated by Joel Ducharme Designs of Massachusetts were added, the headlight positions were also changed, and front turn signals were installed. The split windshield retains the ability to tilt out for ventilation.

The single-piece cargo bed features rounded side panels with faired-in ’37 Ford taillights, and a center stop light is surrounded by a black bezel. Twin exhaust outlets are incorporated into a central bumper bar, and a receiver hitch is concealed behind a removable license plate panel.

Wood slats are retained by body-color runners, and a central fuel filler is joined by inset storage compartments, one of which houses a battery cutoff switch.

Artillery-style 15” front and 17” rear wheels are finished in black with body-color stripes and wear polished hubcaps. Falken Sincera SN250 tires measuring 195/65 have been mounted up front, while 7.00/7.50” Excelsior Stahl Sport units are fitted out back. The truck rides on a boxed steel frame, and the selling dealer added a Heidts Superide front suspension assembly with rack-and-pinion steering, adjustable coilovers, and disc brakes. The live rear axle is equipped with Pete & Jake’s rear shocks as well as Jeep-sourced longitudinal leaf springs and disc brakes.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 was bored 0.030”-over and fitted with a COMP Cams camshaft prior to installation. Custom valve cover plaques emblazed with Hercules logotype pay homage to the engines associated with Diamond T vehicles. Triple Stromberg BIG97 250-cfm carburetors are mounted to an Edelbrock intake manifold, and additional components include Corvette exhaust manifolds, a Hunt distributor that mimics the appearance of a magneto, and a custom-fabricated shroud for the electric radiator fan.

The interior of the cab was painted to complement the body, and the custom-fabricated dashboard, floor console, and door panels are accented in black with bright metal hardware and trim. The bench seat features black leather upholstery and lap belts, and color-coordinated carpets line the floor. A storage compartment is incorporated into an overhead console, and an Art Deco-style dome light has been installed. The heater was refurbished, and additional elements include a concealed Bluetooth-capable sound system, a beveled-edge rearview mirror, and cream knobs and armrest pads.

The LimeWorks 16” steering wheel is mounted to an Ididit column. The gauge cluster comes from a 1950s Kaiser which includes a central 120-mph speedometer, surrounded by auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 80k miles.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and an 8.8” rear end. A transmission oil cooler is mounted along the right frame rail, and the underside components are finished in black.

The vehicle is titled as a 1940 DIAT STREETROD using North Carolina Assigned VIN NCS102962. The title carries a “Specially Constructed” notation.

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This 1934 Ford five-window coupe is a steel-bodied hot rod that was built by the seller and his father around 25 years ago. Fiberglass doors and fenders were installed and it was painted pearl blue, and the 351ci Windsor V8 was rebuilt and installed along with a C5 automatic. Inside, Honda Prelude bucket seats were utilized along with vintage-look gauges, a Lokar shifter, a tilt column, and a Pioneer stereo, and the car rides on a lowered suspension with chromed smoothies, front discs, and a Flaming River Vega steering box. This 1934 hot rod is now offered in with service records and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

The steel body was fitted with a Downs Manufacturing fiberglass trunk lid and doors as well as fiberglass fenders, and it was painted pearl blue using BASF Diamont paint. The seller notes blistering around the rear window. The car has a rumble seat and two chromed horns as well as chromed bumpers and Bob Drake headlights.

The car rides on chromed smoothies with a drop front axle, front disc brakes, and a Flaming River Vega steering box.

The seats were sourced from a 1988 Honda Prelude, and the side panels are upholstered to match. A Pioneer stereo was installed under the dashboard, the shifter is from Lokar, and power windows were sourced from Downs Manufacturing.

The steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, and vintage-look gauges were installed. The fuel-level gauge does not work, and the seller estimates that nearly all of the 73k miles displayed were added since the build.

The 351ci Windsor V8 was purchased as a long block in 1998 and rebuilt in 2000. It has chrome accessories, an Edelbrock intake and Weber carburetor, and ceramic-coated block-hugger headers sourced from Precision Products.

The engine is linked to a C5 automatic that was rebuilt in 2003 and a Cougar-sourced 28-spline rear end. The car has a dual exhaust system as well.

Build records are included with the car.

The seller is unable to locate the serial number on the car.

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This 1936 Chevrolet two-door sedan street rod was purchased by the seller out of Tennessee in 2021 and it was subsequently repainted metallic blue. Power is from a 454ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and the interior is trimmed in tan vinyl upholstery. Additional equipment includes a limited-slip rear differential, disc brakes, power steering, and 15″ American Racing alloy wheels. The interior is outfitted with front bucket seats, Vintage Air climate control, power windows, a Lokar floor shifter, and a Kenwood CD stereo. This Chevrolet street rod is now offered with parts records and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted in metallic blue under current ownership, and the rear bodywork has been modified. The bumpers and engine cover side panels have been removed, and other exterior details include a split windshield, tinted glass, dual side mirrors, running boards, and flush-mounted taillights. A portion of the exterior photos were taken in 2022 and 2023.

American Racing 15” alloy wheels are mounted with Blacklion front and Cooper Cobra rear tires. The seller tells us that the car is equipped with a front subframe assembly sourced from a Chevrolet Camaro, while other equipment includes power steering and air-adjustable rear shock absorbers. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.

The cabin has been re-trimmed with front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in tan vinyl with beige inserts. Additional appointments include tan carpets, power windows, custom door panels, Vintage Air climate control, a floor shifter, and a Kenwood stereo concealed in the glove box. The windshield wiper components have been replaced per the seller. The interior photos were taken in 2022.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a polished instrument panel that houses a Dolphin GPS speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The car has been driven approximately 650 miles since the completion of the build according to the seller. True mileage is unknown.

The replacement 454ci V8 was installed under prior ownership and is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, a CVF serpentine accessory drive system, chrome valve covers, and coated headers that feed into a dual exhaust system.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The seller tells us that the rear axle assembly was sourced from a Chevrolet Camaro and is equipped with a limited-slip differential. The underside photos in the gallery that show the car on a lift were taken in 2022.

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This ’27 Ford Model T was built into a hot rod by a previous owner with a chopped and channeled steel body painted mint green. The car rides on a modified wheelbase and lowered suspension with deep-dish wire wheels, and inside are bucket seats, a drilled steering wheel, and a custom console. Power comes from a 305ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic, and the seller recently installed a 600-cfm Holley carburetor and replaced the battery and starter. Acquired by the seller in 2023, this hot rod T is now offered with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The steel body has been chopped and channeled, and the seller notes the solid roof is a replacement component. The mint green paintwork has hand-painted pinstriping and flourishes, and flaws and chips are noted along with touched-up areas.

The modern headlights have integrated turn signals, and a “Flying Eyeball” mascot is mounted on the radiator cap. The aluminum fuel tank is mounted in the trunk.

The car rides on a modified wheelbase, and the front end is comprised of a drop axle, a transverse leaf spring, tube shocks, and radius rods. Out back are adjustable coilovers and a four-link setup according to the seller. The staggered deep-dish wire wheels have Ford-logo hubcaps, body-color pinstripes, and whitewall tires.

The drilled bucket seats have brown pads and harnesses. A body-color console has been added for the shifter, and it has a power outlet. Shrinkage is noted on the headliner.

The steering wheel is made from drilled aluminum and is mounted on a quick-release hub. The seller has added 700 of the ~1,350 miles on the Classic Instruments cluster.

The CPA-code 305ci V8 block is painted gold and topped by an Edelbrock intake and Mickey Thompson valve covers. The seller installed a Holley 600-cfm carburetor under the Cadillac-style air grabber intake recently, and the wrapped lake-style headers have baffles. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric fan.

The car has a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end.

It is titled as a 1927 Ford in Texas using VIN 211072. The title has a VIN Certification Waived remark.

This chopped and channeled ’34 Ford is a steel-bodied pickup that was purchased as a project by the seller and built into a hot rod after 2010. It rides on a boxed ’34 frame with front and rear independent coilover suspension and 15″ aluminum wheels, and power comes from a fuel-injected 4.6-liter DOHC V8 linked to a 4R70W automatic and a Lincoln Mark VIII rear end with an 8.8″ differential. The truck also has headers, a dual exhaust system, an aluminum fuel tank and radiator, bomber-style seats, and a madrone-lined bed with aluminum strips. This hot rod pickup is now offered with spare parts, records, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

The build utilizes a boxed ’34 frame that has been modified to accept front and rear independent suspension. The front end is a Mustang II-style setup with coilovers, power steering, and disc brakes, and the independent rear end is from a ’93 Lincoln Mark VIII and also utilizes coilovers and discs.

The seller used a ’32 steel cab, a steel ’34 bed, and fiberglass fenders. The top was chopped ~3.5″ and the cab was channeled ~4″ according to the seller, who notes the paint color is Chrysler Dove Gray with a clearcoat. There are paint chips from use, and leather straps secure the hood.

The cowl vent and tilt-out windshield remain operational, and the spreader bar has integrated signals that also act as daytime running lights.

Madrone wood and aluminum strips were used to line the bed.

The seller mounted 15″ alloy wheels and staggered Kuhmo tires. Braking is provided by four-wheel power-assisted discs.

The bomber-style seats are trimmed in diamond-stitched black vinyl, and seatbelts are provided for both seats. The roll-and-pleat headliner is also black, and the custom center console has a cup holder ahead of the shifter.

A tilt column, Grant steering wheel, and Marshall instruments were also used. The 218 miles on the cluster represents the distance driven since completion.

The 4.6-liter modular V8 has dual overhead cams and fuel injection. Hedman headers were installed along with a custom intake and an aluminum radiator and fuel tank. The oil was changed approximately 20 miles ago.

The truck has a four-speed automatic transmission linked to an 8.8″ rear end through an aluminum driveshaft.

The truck is titled in Oregon as a 1934 Ford using VIN 496601.

 

This Ford Model A Tudor sedan is a steel-bodied hot rod that was completed in 2023 and features a chopped roofline and bodywork finished in black. Power is provided by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that is backed by a 4R70W four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a 1932 chassis, 15″ steel wheels, 1939 Lincoln drum brakes, and stainless-steel headers. The interior has been trimmed in brown and black vinyl and outfitted with a Vintage Air air conditioning system and a TCI shifter. The selling dealer acquired the car in 2023. This Ford hot rod was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and is now offered with a clean Colorado title that describes the car as a 1930 Ford Model A.

Finished in black and equipped with a metal roof, the steel Tudor bodywork has been modified with a 3″ chop. A Wile E. Coyote ornament adorns the radiator shroud, and the tilt-out windshield is fitted with a visor.

Black-finished 15″ steel wheels are mounted with M&H Racemaster tires measuring 185/75 up front and 325/50 out back. The selling dealer notes that the car rides on a 1932 chassis that was installed during the build and that braking is handled by 1939 Lincoln-specification drum brakes.

The interior is outfitted with bucket seats trimmed in black and brown vinyl that extends to the door panels. The battery is housed behind the passenger seat, and the car also has a TCI shifter and a Vintage Air air conditioning.

The steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color dashboard that houses centrally located switchgear as well as controls for the air conditioning. An odometer is not installed.

The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was installed as part of the build completed in 2022 and is equipped with fuel injection, an open element air cleaner, and stainless-steel headers.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4R70W four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end with a Positraction differential and a 3.42 gear set. A majority of the photos in the gallery were taken in August 2023.

This 1938 Willys two-door sedan was the subject of a pro street-style build carried out approximately a decade ago, and it is powered by a supercharged 350ci Chevrolet V8 joined to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 9” rear end. Finished in orange, the car rides on a four-link suspension with adjustable coilovers, front disc brakes, and staggered E/T 15” wheels. The interior features tan upholstery, a Lokar shifter, a MOMO steering wheel, Classic Instruments gauges, and a Kenwood CD head unit. Additional highlights include a Hilborn-style air scoop, a COMP Cams roller-rocker camshaft, Mondello ported and polished cylinder heads, and dual Edelbrock 600-cfm carburetors atop the Weiand supercharger. After its completion, the car is said to have earned the 2014 Goodguys Builder’s Choice Award as well as the 2016 Goodguys Mighty Muscle Award. This custom Willys sedan was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered with build photos and a California title.

Modifications to the steel body involved adding vents to the front valance, altering the rear wheel openings, smoothing the rear fender seams, removing the bumpers, and cutting a hole in the hood to accommodate the Hilborn-style air scoop. The rear wheel wells were tubbed, and the car was then repainted in orange with green pinstripes along the hood louvers. Other details include a concealed hood release mechanism, extended chrome headlight bezels, tinted windows, round side mirrors, and twin central exhaust outlets.

Staggered-width E/T Dragmaster 15” wheels are mounted with Goodyear and Hoosier tires. The four-link front and rear suspension features adjustable coilovers all around and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

The front bucket seats, rear bench, and door panels are trimmed in tan vinyl and cloth, and they are joined by a color-coordinated headliner and bound carpets. A Lokar shifter and billet pedals have been installed, and a Kenwood CD head unit is connected to four-way speakers mounted in the rear parcel shelf, which features stylized “W” embroidery.

The MOMO wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column that is painted to match the body along with the dashboard fascia. Central Classic Instruments gauges consist of a 140-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and an analog clock. The six-digit odometer shows 1,500 miles, which is said to represent the distance added since the build was completed.

The trunk is lined with tan carpeting, and a wood cover conceals the battery.

The 350ci Chevrolet V8 is said to incorporate a four-bolt-main block, a COMP Cams roller-rocker camshaft, forged dish-top pistons, and Mondello ported and polished cylinder heads. A Weiand 6-71 supercharger provides forced induction through dual Edelbrock 600-cfm carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a narrowed 9” rear end.

The car is titled using the Arizona Assigned Identification Number AZ396800.

An album of photos documenting the build will accompany the car.

This 1938 Ford Pickup was owned by a Texas-based hot rodder for over 35 years before it was acquired by the seller in 2025. Around 2003 it was modified with a built 239ci 8BA flathead V8 that was sourced from a 1986 Simca Unic Marmon Bocquet military truck, and the engine is mated to an ’87 S-10-sourced Borg Warner T5 five-speed manual and a ’47 Ford 9″ axle. The engine has a Schneider 254F camshaft, Red’s Headers, Offenhauser heads, and an Offenhauser Super Dual intake topped by two Stromberg 97s, and the truck rides on staggered tires and has an oak-lined bed, auxiliary gauges, and a dual exhaust system. This Ford pickup is now offered with service records, spare parts, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The truck has black paintwork and chrome bumpers, and the bed was lined with oak in 1992.

The steel wheels are mounted with staggered tires and have chrome hubcaps and trim rings, and a spare is affixed to the right side. The drum brakes were serviced in 2013, and a steering stabilizer was installed in 2014.

A bench seat is provided in the cab, and carpeting lines the floor. A Pioneer stereo is mounted under the dashboard along with several gauges mounted in a wooden console.

A tachometer is mounted on the steering column. The five-digit odometer shows 48k miles, approximately 65 of which were added under current ownership. The fuel-level gauge does not work.

Historical images show the engine rebuild c.2003 by K.C. James. The 239ci 8BA flathead V8 is believed to have been sourced from a 1986 Simca Unic Marmon Bocquet military truck. The seller tells us it has four-ring Clevite aluminum pistons, a Schneider Racing Cams 254F camshaft, Sealed Power adjustable lifters, Mallory electronic ignition, a 3″ water pump, and a single-wire GM 12V alternator. Red’s Headers were also installed.

The engine is topped by Offenhauser heads and an Offenhauser Super Dual intake topped by two Stromberg 97s. The battery was replaced and an oil change and tune up were performed in 2025.

The builder utilized an ’87 S-10-sourced Borg Warner T5 five-speed manual and a ’47 Ford 9″ axle.

Components and records included with the truck are displayed in the gallery further. The seller notes the original intake may not fit the current motor.

This pickup hot rod was built by its prior owner using the front bodywork from a 1937 Pontiac Deluxe 6 and a custom tubular steel frame. Power comes from a 24-stud flathead V8 with Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, a Holley carburetor, and headers, and the truck rides on a leaf-spring suspension with front radius rods, rear ladder bars, and 15” wheels. It is finished in black over beige cloth upholstery, and additional details include a three-speed manual transmission, a wood-lined cargo bed, a beehive oil filter, front disc brakes, three-point seatbelts, and a GPS speedometer. Acquired by the seller in 2023, this custom hot rod pickup is now offered with a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name listing the truck as a 1937 Pontiac.

Pontiac’s revisions for the 1937 model year included a split grille with horizontal bars that connect visually to trim along the sides of the hood. This vehicle was assembled using steel bodywork from a two-sedan that was shortened to create a pickup-style cab. It was then mounted to a custom-fabricated tubular steel frame along with a cargo bed. The chassis was painted red, and the body was finished in black with beige Pontiac script and pinstriping on the tailgate. Other details include a split windshield, chrome headlight housings, and round side mirrors.

Color-keyed 15” steel wheels wear Pontiac-logo hubcaps are mounted with 165-series Remington Himax Radial M&S front tires and 255/70 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 rear units. The suspension features transverse leaf springs, a front drop axle with hairpin radius rods, and a live rear axle with ladder bars. Braking is handled by front discs and finned rear drums.

The cylindrical fuel tank is mounted in the cargo bed, which is lined with wood slats retained by polished runners.

The cabin features a bench seat trimmed in beige cloth that extends to the headliner, sun visors, and door panels. The dashboard fascia is painted to match in the body, and the central bezel and Pontiac Master heater are finished in red. Three-point seatbelts have been added along with a Speedway 12-circuit wiring harness managing a 12-volt electrical system. The seller notes that the six-volt clock is inoperative.

The four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a 120-mph GPS speedometer as well as Stewart-Warner gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level, and voltage. The car is not equipped with an odometer.

The 24-stud Flathead V8 is equipped with a Holley carburetor, Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, a beehive-style oil filter housing, and tubular headers that flow into a dual exhaust system. The radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission.

The car is titled as a 1937 Pontiac using the VIN 6CA26290.