28th Jul, 2024 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction
1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod 'The Freak'
A unique - and very loud - custom car, a real labour of love
Registration - BF7223
Chassis No. - 2032881
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - N/A
This 1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod is a special custom car that has been a labour of love, carefully crafted over many years. Derived from a Model A Sedan, ‘The Freak’ was originally a rust-free Michigan car, that’s been chopped three inches and channelled by four inches. It is finished in Eastwood hot rod black, with a white vinyl top, set off by 16-inch ‘Freak Green’ Vintique steel wheels at the rear, plus 15-inch Dodge steels at the front. It has a custom fabricated box-section 4x2 ‘Zeed’ frame, and combines Mustang 2 front suspension with a Ford Explorer rear end. Competition Engineering coilover suspension adds sophistication. ‘The Freak’ has a 355ci Small Block Chevrolet V8 with Brodix heads, Edelbrock polished tunnel ram and twin Edelbrock 500cfm carbs. Transmission is a Corvette 700R4 by Andy Frost, with lockable overdrive for motorway cruising. There’s also an eight-gallon spun aluminium fuel tank and three-core radiator. Inside, it has a custom ‘tuck-n-roll’ cabin with push-button starter, plus a battery shut-off housed within a home-made vented aluminium battery box.
‘BF7223’ is described as being in excellent condition throughout – from engine, transmission and electrics, to bodywork, paintwork and interior. “This is an extremely cool car that literally starts on the button,” says the vendor. “It handles town traffic as happily as it does cruising at 70 on a motorway. It’s loud! Waaay loud, and isn’t for the faint-hearted – but The Freak is guaranteed to put a smile on your face after a tough day at work.”
The Ford Model A was the follow-up to the pivotal Ford Model T. It was introduced in 1927 and offered in an enormous variety of body variants, all derived from the same A Chassis. All factory cars used a 3.3-litre four-cylinder engine with a three-speed gearbox. Nearly five million were produced in less than five years, and the Model A’s sheer customisability saw it live on as a favourite amongst hot rod enthusiasts – often with the original four-cylinder engine replaced by a large-capacity V8.
In summary:
· Unique Ford Model A Hot Rod
· Custom build to a very high standard
· Vendor says it is in 'excellent' condition throughout
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - BF7223
Chassis No. - 2032881
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - N/A
This 1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod is a special custom car that has been a labour of love, carefully crafted over many years. Derived from a Model A Sedan, ‘The Freak’ was originally a rust-free Michigan car, that’s been chopped three inches and channelled by four inches. It is finished in Eastwood hot rod black, with a white vinyl top, set off by 16-inch ‘Freak Green’ Vintique steel wheels at the rear, plus 15-inch Dodge steels at the front. It has a custom fabricated box-section 4x2 ‘Zeed’ frame, and combines Mustang 2 front suspension with a Ford Explorer rear end. Competition Engineering coilover suspension adds sophistication. ‘The Freak’ has a 355ci Small Block Chevrolet V8 with Brodix heads, Edelbrock polished tunnel ram and twin Edelbrock 500cfm carbs. Transmission is a Corvette 700R4 by Andy Frost, with lockable overdrive for motorway cruising. There’s also an eight-gallon spun aluminium fuel tank and three-core radiator. Inside, it has a custom ‘tuck-n-roll’ cabin with push-button starter, plus a battery shut-off housed within a home-made vented aluminium battery box.
‘BF7223’ is described as being in excellent condition throughout – from engine, transmission and electrics, to bodywork, paintwork and interior. “This is an extremely cool car that literally starts on the button,” says the vendor. “It handles town traffic as happily as it does cruising at 70 on a motorway. It’s loud! Waaay loud, and isn’t for the faint-hearted – but The Freak is guaranteed to put a smile on your face after a tough day at work.”
The Ford Model A was the follow-up to the pivotal Ford Model T. It was introduced in 1927 and offered in an enormous variety of body variants, all derived from the same A Chassis. All factory cars used a 3.3-litre four-cylinder engine with a three-speed gearbox. Nearly five million were produced in less than five years, and the Model A’s sheer customisability saw it live on as a favourite amongst hot rod enthusiasts – often with the original four-cylinder engine replaced by a large-capacity V8.
In summary:
· Unique Ford Model A Hot Rod
· Custom build to a very high standard
· Vendor says it is in 'excellent' condition throughout
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction, 28th Jul, 2024
This auction of classic, performance and supercars took place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
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