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1931 Model A Ford --- Highboy Coupe Hot Rod on 2040-cars

US $28,500.00
Year:1931 Mileage:4199
Location:

Benicia, California, United States

Benicia, California, United States

 
This is an outstanding example of a turn-key 1931 Model A Highboy Hot Rod. Small block Chevy power with 700R4 overdrive transmission makes this car an outstanding driver anyone would want to own.

Built lovingly over a 13 year period by owner who is a professional mechanic/builder that has over 50 years’ experience for his personal hot rod. Unfortunately the owner must sell his “baby” due to health reasons. This car has less than 4,500 miles on it but the owner continues to upgrade the car with new state of the art equipment.

DETAILS:
• Body: Original 1931 Ford Coupe, all steel, no rust, not cut, chopped or channeled. 32 steel grill shell with stainless grill. One piece hood painted to match; must remove two flag holders to mount the hood.
• Frame: A new Pete & Jakes custom frame was selected to provide a firm foundation for this build. The frame is painted dark blue towards the rear of the car but fades to silver at the firewall forward to accent the engine and front suspension.
• Engine: 1972 400 Cubic Inch Police Interceptor Chevrolet block with less than 4,500 miles since total rebuild; the block was in excellent condition; was not bored but simply honed and reassembled with all original GM parts. The 400 P block is a 4 bolt main; very heavy duty. The camshaft is an Iskenderian 270 Mega hydraulic flat tappet giving the engine a nice lope. The intake is Wieland high rise two-four manifold with two new chromed 550 CFM Edelbrock carburetors with progressive linkage. The ignition is a HEI Magneto-look distributor with MSD Ignition control unit.
• Transmission: General Motors 700R4 professionally rebuilt with less than 4,500 miles on it since the build. The shift is smooth but crisp allowing the car to quickly accelerate when desired yet cruse all day at low rpms at 65MPH.
• Mileage: The car has 4,199 miles since a total build. The car continues to be refreshed and upgraded since the completion in 1998 of a 13 year build.
• Paint: Excellent Corvette dark blue metallic paint two stage (basecoat / clearcoat). I went over this car with great care and found one small ding and no chips; this paint is great looking.
• Chrome: the chrome/stainless is in very good condition.
• Glass: All glass is good all-around with no chips or scratches.
• Top Insert: Vinyl insert is in excellent condition
• Headliner: Custom made oak bows highlight a very good looking headliner with grey cloth.
• Dash: Hand crafted Oak dash, stained with a dark stain and sealed with clear.
• Seats: Matching bucket seats, upholstered with blue cloth that matches the door panels.
• Door Panels: Excellent condition upholstered with blue cloth.
• Door / Trunk Locks: All handles are key operated and function smoothly to allow the car to be safely secured when parked or stored.
• Kick Panels: Excellent condition upholstered with blue cloth and grey carpeting.
• Area Behind Seats: Very nicely fabricated oak accent piece with blue fabric matching the rest of the interior.
• Shifter: B & M shifter with gear indicator on the side of the floor plate; unique shifter knob made out of a microphone, very cool.
• Carpeting: Grey loop carpet in excellent condition.
• Gauges: VDO gauges with gold bezels; each work and are easy to read; Autometer 0-8000 Tachometer mounted on the steering column.
• Radio: Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette/XM radio installed in an oak overhead console (40W x 4) with 100 Amp Concord CA50-2 Amplifier. Left switch on console operates windshield wipers, right switch next to radio operates dome light and the last switch on the right is vacant.
• Trunk: Fully upholstered trunk in blue material housing the stereo amplifier, mini-spare tire and jack and special access for the fuel tank.
• Fuel Tank: Custom made 12 gallon tank with the fuel filler located in the trunk.
• Front Suspension: The front suspension is a 4 inch dropped tubular beam axel with 4-link support, chrome shocks and a transverse spring.  Disk brakes, early 70s GM just redone; dual manual master cylinder.
• Rear Suspension: 1957 Chevrolet rear end with 3.73 gears and heavy duty axels, coil-over springs and 4-link suspension. Drum brakes just redone.
• Exhaust: Lakes style stainless headers with 3 1/2 inch collectors that are capped. Stainless exhaust runs under frame through polished stainless mufflers to exit through custom aluminum tips at the rear of the car.
• Wheels and Tires: Chrome 2004 era Corvette Chrome Wheels, 17 x 9 in front and 18 x 10 in rear. All tires are brand new TOYO with less than 100 miles on them. The fronts are 205/45ZR17s and the rears are 295/45R18s.
• Personalized License Plates: Do not go with the car but remain with the builder/seller.  

PLEASE NOTE: Car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to remove this listing at any time. I am selling this vehicle for a friend; the car is stored in Benicia, CA should a potential buyer wish to see the car or have it professionally appraised. I will facilitate all activities including the final transactions. Shipping or pick-up will be in Benicia, CA 94510. I can be reached on my cell at 707-246-2686 if you would like additional pictures or wish to discuss anything not included in this listing, please call.

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• $2,000 Non-refundable Deposit via PayPal is due within 48 hours of the end of the auction.
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Key Words: 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, Model A, Ford, Coupe, Highboy, Street Rod, Hot Rod

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