Oh
Yes, old school retro rod specimens such as this are
uniquely qualified to bring a glimpse into the past. It
is not restored and will never be duplicated, sporting
real age & patina that dates back to 1957 and 1958. Just
the character of its presence is enough to stoke your
imagination of days gone by, the tunes you played and
the good times you remember. Carry on...
According to prior ownership, this 36 was under the same
Riverside, California ownership from 1960 to 2001, as the longtime
caretaker aged, it was sold to a gentleman in Tennessee,
who 5 yrs later, sold it at a Tennessee car show, it
then took a trip to South Carolina with a new caretaker
and since 2007 it has rested in the hands of the current
collection. Virtually unchanged, merely preserved and
respected...
We
believe you would not want this one any other way. The
strikingly straight & rock solid genuine original all
steel body/trim sports years of use, age and
patina, nicks & bumps, thin paint areas, weathered 50's
pin striping, custom made 16” hub caps and leave me
alone condition. Got it...
The
original character goes along with the ride, the
chassis, suspension, transmission, rear differential and
mechanical braking remain much as Henry intended. But
there are a few period changes that brought it into the
late 50's Hot Rod realm :-) At that time, a low mileage
1957 Ford 292 V8 was removed from a wrecked T-Bird and
installed, equipped with a 3/4 race cam, 57 4bbl intake
manifold, Holley carburetor and valve covers. Just the
way it was, she's still snappy...
Hop
in, the 50 + year old unborn Naugahyde interior takes us
back in time with its tucked White center sections,
wrapped in Jet black and separated with classic silver
metallic piping. Yep, everything about this Vintage Hot
Rod is original, the dash is unmolested, factory gauges
& trim, floor shift, pedal, locking column w/deluxe
Banjo steering wheel and worn knobs. We think you have
it...
In
closing, it’s often stated "they are only original once"
but that can also be said for a 50's Hot Rod. You could
call it a preserved barn find that continues to amaze
anyone who touches it. Well said by the current owner/caretaker;
"It needs everything but needs nothing - I would not change a
thing". |
