1940 Willys Americar for sale $299,900

1940 Willys Americar $299,900
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad
Price: $299,900
Contact: View Original Ad from Hemmings
Location: Charlotte, NC
Details: SUMMARY

2016 Ridler Great 8 FinalistBuild completed in February of 2016 / Driven 0.5 miles since540 cubic inch Dart V8 / BDS 8-71 blower / Hillborn fuel injection / 800 horsepower on pump gasTurbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmissionCustom Cavett leather interior / Vintage Air conditioning / Modern infotainment systemDennis Taylor fiberglass body / PPG Torch Red paint / Custom knock-off wheelsSmoothed Dennis Taylor frame / Chromed suspensionChromed rack-and-pinion steering / Chromed 4-wheel power disc brakesPosi-traction differential / 3.73 gears / 31-spline axlesSale includes: Concept renderings / Build photos / Build receipts / Dyno results

Its always great when a custom-built street rod rolls in to our RK Motors Charlotte showroom. Unlike muscle cars and sports cars which are somewhat homogenous custom cars are created around the cornerstones of a true enthusiasts psyche: GO FAST and LOOK GOOD. And when you build a classic around those two principles you either go big or go home. With a big engine big tires big comfort and big looks this Ridler Great 8-winning Willys literally LIVES that motto. And if youre the kind of buyer whos ready to drop jaws and polish trophies its the gleaming thrill ride youve been waiting for!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Known to the 2016 Detroit Autorama as Full Throttle this incredible custom is a high quality fiberglass tribute thats been professionally prepped dipped in PPG Torch Red 2-stage and finished to standards that wouldve been absolutely unthinkable on a pre-war assembly line. The cars lightweight body was supplied by Dennis Taylor Reproductions. And while its shape remains ultra-traditional just the right amount of tweaks were added to provide plenty of unique personality. Full Throttles builder always enjoyed attending the Autorama and circa 2003 decided hed create a classic that could compete for hot roddings greatest honor. 13 years two shops and thousands of labor-intensive hours later the car debuted to much acclaim. And today roughly eight months after that unveiling it lights up our showroom with a mere 0.5 miles on an incredible Ridler Great 8-winning build.

When you build a stunning ground-hugging street rod it doesnt take much to make the car pop. Thats why professional customs like this fully sorted coupe feature just enough high quality bolt-ons to create a classy and timeless appearance. At the front of the car a blistered hood centers flowing Fuel Injection scripts above a frenched chrome grille and smoked 39 Ford headlights that wrap built-in turn signals in custom bezels. Behind that hood smoked glass rides inside shaved doors and chrome profile trim. Behind that glass a shaved trunk pops over bright taillights that back one-off FULL THROTTLE branded bezels. And overall the car is a simple smooth classic that carries the true hallmarks of enduring design.

ENGINE

One thing you wont have to worry about in this Willys is power. Thanks to a supercharged 540 cubic inch Dart big block this sleek coupe scoots to the tune of a monstrous 800 horsepower! At the top of the dyno-proven mill a polished and painted shot gun scoop punches oxygen in to a massive BDS 8-71 blower. That matte supercharger wired with chrome linkages proven Hilborn fuel injection and custom chrome fluid lines seems right at home between polished breathers and color-keyed Full Throttle valve covers. Beneath those covers polished Dart Pro 1 heads center Comp Gold roller rockers over Manley pushrods and Clevite lifters. At the back of those heads an MSD Pro-Billet distributor shoots spark through proven Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires which snake around massive chrome headers. Between those tubes an Eagle 4340 crank spins Eagle 4340 H-beams and quality JE pistons at the sides of a buff hydraulic roller cam. Cooling is provided by a polished Be Cool radiator which is strung in front of 11-inch SPAL puller fans and a one-off chrome thermostat housing. Charge comes courtesy of a chrome