1931 Ford Other for sale $69,900

What do you get when you combine the aesthetic traits of a show-worthy street rod with the drivability of a modern hot rod? This all-steel Ford 5-window! With the universal appeal of high dollar eye candy and the road going prowess of a late model cruiser this slick 31 coupe is a professionally built custom that provides its owner the best of both worlds. And whats better: you can have your show stopper and drive it too for a fraction of the money and time it takes to complete a ground-up build. If youre an anxious buyer whos tired of the garage furniture culture that seems to pervade the classic car hobby this stunning Ford is the coolest road-ready hot rod your money can buy!

BODYWORK/TRIM

This hot coupes smooth all-steel body began life as a run-of-the-mill Model A that was destined to roll through years of dry sunsets. When the cars current owner took possession of its straight and solid shell he promptly contacted Mills andamp; Co. in Marietta Georgia to arrange a celebrity-style restoration that included a 3-inch chop and 3-inch channel. Once those custom cuts were laser-straight Customs andamp; Color in Powder Springs Georgia added a spectacular coat of House Of Kolor Goldmine Pearl. When that killer 2-stage had been buffed to a spectacular shine veteran artist Bill Abrams created a filigree of stylish pinstripes. And today this Ford is a banner showpiece that mixes the skill of experienced fabricators with the integrity of Dearborns storied product.

Naturally since its a Mills andamp; Co. creation everything on this Ford is exceptionally well-done. The car mixes just the right amount of pre-war charm with high quality 21st century detailing to produce spinning heads and gawking fans. At the front of its body Satin Black frame horns center a 1932 grille shell between a chrome bullnose cap sharp Guide 682-C headlights and a bright blue Ford emblem. Behind that grille a chrome-trimmed firewall anchors a tilting windshield between correctly mounted doors and a removable Haartz top. Behind that windshield smoked glass rides above a factory decklid thats complete with a traditional trunk handle. And below that decklid 48 Chevrolet tail lights illuminate small center-mount exhaust tips. The cars profile combines the clean simple look thats typical of classic fenderless hot rods with a number of traditional touches including correct door handles a Ford fuel cap and old school bear claw hinges. And overall its top notch build integrates the greatest attributes of both old and new into a single unifying vision that establishes a lasting impression.

ENGINE

Check this customs color-keyed engine bay and youll find a mean 350 cubic inch GM crate engine thats good for 8.5 to 1 compression 290 horsepower and 350 lb./ft. of tire-twisting torque. At that top of that Jet Black small block a trio of chrome air cleaners forces wind into a trio of Rochester 2GC carburetors. At the base of those carburetors an aluminum Offenhauser intake hangs a proven Mallory Unilite distributor between finned cast aluminum valve covers. At the base of those valve covers high quality Taylor plug wires snake around ceramic-coated lake-style headers. And in front of those headers an old school generator spins behind a large electric puller fan and custom 5-row radiator. Aesthetically both the monochromatic mill and its assortment of bright accessories seem right at home inside their smooth color-keyed frame. And details like polished fuel lines and a fresh Delco-Remy voltage regulator ensure this coupe runs every bit as good as it looks.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

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