Tastefully updated with modern amenities while respecting much of its original Henry style and/or the ultimate one of a kind Resto-Rod. The owners goal of "keeping the car original in appearance yet having modern components to insure a comfortable, reliable, safe and yet thrilling performance", is clearly a success. Drool Factor Plus :-)...
An original California specimen and bone stock survivor, this solid Henry Steel sedan delivery was discovered in 2009 where it had been resting in a Long Beach garage for decades. The professional restoration/modernization was tediously performed by Mike at Pro-Design, it began in 2010 and was completed in April of 2012. His quality restorations are well respected within the Show Car industry...
Deliciously finished in 1940 Ford "Cloud-Mist Gray", the entire original body was media blasted to bare metal and all metal work was done to perfection prior to the mirror quality basecoat/clearcoat finish. Completed with glorious factory Deluxe side trim, bright work, grill, chrome bumpers, hinge mirrors, updated safety glass, bodyline pinstripes by Phil and Deluxe steel Wheelsmith rims w/Michelin tires...
The rolling stock begins with a custom 1940 frame featuring polished fully independent IFS Corvette front suspension, power Rack-N-Pinion steering, front stabilizer bar, power 4-wheel Disc brakes, braided/stainless brakes lines, 4 Aldan coil-over shocks, 4-bar rear suspension and rear stabilizer bar and black powder coated finish. Tidy, just right and easy to drive...
Under the hood resides a nicely dressed body color GM ZZ4 350 crate engine featuring aluminum cylinder heads, Holley 750cfm 4bbl carburetor, billet HEI distributor, hidden plug wires, polished vintage style engine dress, polished Billet Specialties belt drive, heat coated block hugger headers, dual exhaust w/forward crossover, Mattson aluminum radiator and billet fluid reservoirs. Transferring the smooth power is a Art Carr
200R4 auto overdrive and Currie Ford 9" rear differential. SWEET...
Moving inside you will find a professionally stitched Fine Leather interior by Pete Engel featuring custom door/rear panels, wool headliner, German Square weave carpet, restored factory dash components w/added dash vents, wood grain window trim by Bob Kennedy, Vintage AC/Heat, Juliano aluminum steering wheel, Juliano steering column w/column shift, emergency brake, custom wood rear flooring in original wood type and hidden Alpine audio system. The perfect hauler...
In closing, over 160k invested in this high quality restoration and it certainly shows but what's even better, is that it drives beautifully down the road. Tested and proven with over 4k easy miles. If you have not had the chance to visit our 15+ minute HD Video review and 70+ high resolution photos, now would be the time to do it, it's worth your time. Thanks for visiting, Spudman over-n-out... |
