INTRODUCTION: A famous Jay Ohrberg custom! Not only is this a hot rod with historical significance, it's an undisputed centerpiece wherever it appears! This twin-engine hot rod delivers shock, awe, and unapologetic horsepower. Jay has an endless portfolio of wildly custom cars, Guinness Book record holding vehicles, movie cars etc that he has dreamt up and built. In the early 1980s as Jay was building this '32 Hot Rod, in typical Jay fashion he thought it needed more. He wanted something that would blow people's minds and grab every person's attention. That's when he decided to stretch the frame 3 feet and make room for a second 454 big block! Jay named it "Pinocchio" and it did what he wanted it to: attract attention! It went on the show circuit nationally and internationally winning too many top awards to list! The Hot Rod show world was lining up for photo shoots. In the early 2000s the car was given new life after being in a long term hibernation. Renamed "Double Trouble" it was given a mild makeover and again successfully taken on the show circuit. We were honored to have it on display in our museum and with regret it's time to rotate it out for something different. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

EXTERIOR: Jay bought a Westcott roadster body with a rumble seat. He put the wipers in the cowl, rather than on top of the windshield, (this is the only one I've ever seen like this). He frenched the power antenna, recessed the license plate and made a louvered cover over the gas tank. He also stretched the hood long enough to cover 2 big block motors. The one of a kind hood is included but is currently displayed without it, after all, the motors are the stars of the show! It was painted a classic hot rod red and still looks beautiful today, polished smooth and glossy. It also has some pinstripes with gold leaf details. The headlights have high intensity bulbs and 1939 tear drop taillights with blue dots of course. The gray cloth convertible style top is removable, I think it looks best without the top and it shows off the custom windshield. The chrome windshield posts were chopped 2 inches and there is no frame on top of the windshield (or wipers) for a clean look. It's sitting tough on a set of polished Weld aluminum wheels, extra huge in back!

INTERIOR: There's double trouble inside too with 2 sets of gauges and 2 ignitions! That's right, you start each engine individually with separate keys. Each engine has its own oil and temp gauges but share a tachometer and speedometer. It was professionally upholstered including the underside of the top. The floor shift automatic looks like a manual shifter and there's a nice leather grip steering wheel.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Twin 454 big blocks for a combined 908 cubic inches and 1,000hp! Yes, this is functional and both engines run strong. Each was built the same: they have Comp cams, Moon intakes with 8 Weber carbs, Vertex magneto ignition systems and as if that wasn't enough both motors have Nitros. Each engine has its own starter and is started individually. In between the 2 engines are custom made sprockets with a heavy duty chain connecting them together. It's more practical to leave the chain off, both engines will be running and revving with one engine moving the car. If you are feeling adventurous, the chain is included with the car. They are dressed with finned valve covers and air cleaners. You see the exhaust, if people don't see you coming they will hear you! It runs cool with aluminum water pumps, a Walker radiator and electric fan.

TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It's actually a rumble seat! It's completely finished and upholstered inside and the seat matches the front seat. Just step on the tire and hop on in!

UNDERSIDE: It was built to a show standards underneath too. He took a Duece Factory frame and stretched it 36 inches, it was also boxed and painted red. The front stainless trailing arms were also lengthened 3 ft. The front end is all chrome and features a Super Bell 4 inch drop axle, a steering damper, Posie Super Slide leaf spring, bat wings, and chrome shocks. In back is a 4 link suspension with polished control arms and swaybar, along with coilover adjustable gas shocks. There are disc brakes at all 4 wheels with polished calipers and backing plates in front. The fuel tank was custom made and notched around the rear end. It has an electric fuel pump and a chrome filter. Looking up at the motors (plural) they have extra capacity chrome oil pans, 2 chrome starters and a chrome flywheel cover. The Turbo 400 automatic has a B&M shift kit, polished aluminum pan and a remote oil cooler. A chrome driveshaft connects to a very cool Franklin quick change rear end with posi gears, a polished aluminum center section and extra oil capacity reservoir.

SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and hired a team of technicians to service the essentials on every car we sell.

CONCLUSION: Let's face it, people buy cool cars to get noticed, this one does that better than just about any car on the planet! Aside from that, it is an investment grade historical hot rod built by a famous car customizer. Just think of the fun you will have!

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Twin 454s!
8 Weber carbs
Nitros system
Franklin quick change rear
Posi gears
4 wheel disc brakes
Rumble seat
Weld wheels
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