Vehicle Description
Beautifully built all-steel 1927 Ford roadster. Rebuilt 24-stud flathead V8 with period upgrades. 3-speed manual, Ford banjo-style rear end. Spectacular paint and bodywork, beautiful interior. Runs and drives properly. A period-correct rod that is ready to enjoy!
There?s certainly something to be said for less weight making for more performance, and this slick 1927 Ford Track-T roadster is proof. There?s a reasonably athletic flathead V8 under the hood, but combined with the featherweight bodywork, performance is explosive. Think 4-wheeled motorcycle, not automobile. And that was entirely the point of these roadsters, which were built with dirt circle track racing in mind. This one is far too beautifully built to be driven in the dirt today, but it definitely has the right look and finish quality is just off-the-charts nice. It?s all steel, not fiberglass, and from the unique conical nose to the traditional Model T ?turtle deck? trunk, it certainly looks the part of vintage performance. That conical nose and louvered hood serve to visually lengthen the car, and the low stance gives it a predatory vibe. The deep burgundy paint is a traditional choice, and we?re greatly relieved that the builder didn?t feel the need to burden it with flames, graphics, or excessive pinstripes?this cool roadster will look relevant for decades to come. Everything about it comes from the early post-war period, including the circle track-style steering with the chrome lever outside the cowl, the chopped roadster windshield, and even the blue dot taillights from a ?39 Ford. If you like your rods the way they were in the early days, this one will delight you.
The interior is basic, no question about it, but the workmanship and attention to detail is nevertheless quite impressive. There?s a simple bench seat set as far back into the roadster cab as possible to maximize legroom (which is still at a bit of a premium). Beautiful square loop carpets look and feel upscale and plain door panels tie everything together. The fixed steering column has a big 4-spoke wheel?again emphasizing the car?s circle track origins?and a long shifter manages the Ford 3-speed manual gearbox underneath. The engine turned dash panel holds a set of modern Stewart Warner gauges that only look vintage and the rear-view mirror just hanging in space on the windshield is a neat modern touch. Just look at the details in things like the shifter boot, the throttle linkage, and the door check straps, and you?ll see that this isn?t just some run-of-the-mill garage build. This one has ?big money? printed all over it and the work was done by professionals. Even the trunk is neatly finished, including a wooden access panel for the gas tank and battery, which comes with its own on-board charger.
More tradition up front, where you?ll find a 24-stud Ford flathead V8, the preferred engine of choice for decades of hot rodders. This one is built for performance thanks to a set of Offenhauser finned aluminum heads, a pair of Stromberg carburetors up top, and cool Fenton headers that give it a distinct soundtrack. The supporting cast includes a 12-volt alternator that looks like a generator, a big radiator up front, electronic ignition, and a lot of vintage dress-up parts. Even the transparent fuel lines from a firewall-mounted distribution block are a nod to the past. The transmission is a standard Ford 3-speed manual with light clutch action and easy shifts, all feeding a Ford V8 banjo-style rear end with what we believe are 3.78 gears inside. Hydraulic drum brakes, frame-mounted lever shocks, chrome ?hairpins? for locating the axles, and glasspack-style mufflers are scream ?tradition!? An electric fuel pump feeds the engine for easy starts and warm weather reliability, and there?s a transverse leaf spring at both ends, which is the right way to do a rod like this. Custom 16-inch painted wire wheels look exactly right and carry staggered 5.00-16 front and 9.50-16 rear bias-ply tires for the full experience.
Documentation includes a thick file of build receipts, including build sheets for the engine.
I can?t stop looking at this awesome little car. There?s always some new detail to appreciate and it?s obvious that the guy who built it wanted it right. It?s pure tradition from nose to tail and has a suitable vintage feel that will put a big grin on your face every time you drive it. But it also packs modern build quality and attention to detail, something that the rods of the past didn?t always deliver. This one just gets everything right. Call today!
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Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Burgundy
- Interior Color:
- Tan leatherette
Vehicle Warranty
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About Harwood Motors
ABOUT HARWOOD MOTORS
Whatever your passion, Harwood Motors understands it. Matt and Melanie officially incorporated Harwood Motors in 2014 as a way to put their passion for the hardware and the hobby to work, offering enthusiasts an effortless way to buy and sell collector vehicles. From antiques and Classics to '50s fins to potent muscle cars, we have cars that will delight any enthusiast. Diversity is the backbone of the hobby and Harwood Motors works hard to offer a wide variety of high-quality collector vehicles at fair prices with an industry-leading attention to detail. Call us any time to talk cars, trucks, or even just about the hobby in general. What we do isn't new, but the way we do it will make you a friend for life.
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VIN
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VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
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ODOMETER READING
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DELIVERY OF VEHICLE
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Fees and Taxes
DOCUMENTATION & OTHER FEES
Listed prices do not include additional fees, taxes, or shipping and delivery costs. Harwood Motors Ltd collects a minimum $150.00 documentation fee on every vehicle purchase.
