Registration – BF 7434

Chassis No. – A720119

M.O.T. – Exempt

Odometer – 23,000

The early Fords always make for classic hotrod fare, thanks to them being a staple of the dry lakebed racing scene of the 1930’s. In the bright yellow form of ‘BF7434,’ you can clearly see why they have remained so popular on the modified classic scene of today. ‘BF7434’ is built on 1929 Model A Sedan underpinning but little of a mechanical nature would be recognised by a Ford driver of 1929. The car was built and rodded around 10 years ago in the USA before being imported to the UK in 2015. First registered here in 2015, ‘BF7434’ has been enjoyed by just two former keepers with the current owner having owned it for just under two years. ‘BF7434’ pairs a muscular small block Chevrolet 5.7L V8 with an automatic gearbox to create a fast Ford hotrod par excellence.

The classic hotrod recipe pairs a vintage style body with impressively powerful V8 mechanicals to create something that looks unique, sounds sublime and goes like stink. ‘BF7434’ ticks all those boxes and more and features a 5.7-litre, small block Chevy V8 reported to deliver around 350bhp. Alloy heads, a new Edelbrock carburettor, alloy water pump and stainless steel headers are all fitted to maximise both performance and visual impact. A Mallory high spark electronic ignition is also fitted, and the engine bay is fully dressed for an optimal show condition. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a Turbo 350 automatic transmission and disk brakes feature all round. The vendor rates the engine, transmission and electrics as “good.”

A vibrant yellow livery only acts to further set this striking hotrod apart. The wide running boards, curvaceous wings and tall cabin emphasises the 1929 aesthetic. Dramatically staggered, wheels and tyres feature chromed hubcaps, and the open sides of the bonnet ensure that everyone gets an eyeful of that deeply impressive engine bay. The interior is no less impressive, of course, with a full width bench finished in deeply buttoned oxblood leather being the first of many highlights. The vendor rates the bodywork and paintwork as “average,” and the interior as “good.”

In summary:

• A striking looking 1929 Ford hotrod with a wealth of characterful features
• Boasting a dramatic mechanical specification to include a 5.7-litre Chevy V8
• Complete with a fully dressed engine bay for maximum show impact