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LOT 135 Sliver/Grey
It is very rare that the CTS team are lost for words but when we first saw this car that was exactly what happened... The Hot Rod scene in Australia is huge, second only to the USA in both size and stature. It is fair to say that the quality of Hot Rods produced in Australia are of the highest standards found anywhere in the world. The car we offer here would fall into the top echelon of Australian built Hot Rods and would be a most welcome addition at any of the top Australian Hot Rod Events be it MotorEx in Sydney, The Valla Park Hot Rod Run in Queensland or the Bright Hot Rod Run in Victoria to name but a few. It certainly has the potential to be an overall show winner at any of these events too. This particular car was purchased by the current vendor in 1986 at a Hot Rod show in Victoria. At the time the car had only received minor alterations from the original specification, having been lowered and the roof chopped, but gave little hint of the superb car it has morphed into today. Initially the owner made some minor alterations but in the early 1990s the decision was made to take the car off the road and carry out a no expense spared restoration to its current specification. The inspiration for the overall look of the car was taken from the superb European coachbuilders of the 1930s. Colin Jacka, a well known and highly respected Hot Rod restorer and creator was charged with the job of realising the owner’s dream design. Work carried out included a total reshaping of the front end, with a 1940 Mercury bonnet grafted onto a '39 hood. The bonnet was then carefully and skilfully louvered by a traditional metal worker in Wangaratta, Victoria and the 48 peace grille was crafted by Jacka together with the front guards and suicide doors. The windscreen was further reduced in height to improve the overall lines of the car, a fin was attached to the boot lid and the roof can be removed but doesn’t fold down to avoid spoiling the clean shape. The interior also received special treatment with a full re-trim by Garry Blackman. Warner dash lights were fitted and Cadillac knobs adorn the dashboard. A full sound system is also fitted as well as fluorescent lights behind the grille. Power is provided courtesy of a 350 cu in Chevrolet V8 mated to a Turbo 350 3 speed Automatic transmission with a 9 inch differential in the rear axle. Although not as powerful as many hot rods the car has been designed to be driven in modern traffic, the Ford has proven roadworthy, faultlessly completing a 300km trip in Victoria amongst others in recent years. Once completed the car’s first major outing was at the Bright Hot Rod Run in Victoria and it caused a huge stir, with crowds at least three deep admiring the car all day long. The car has also featured in a number of publications, including Unique Cars January 2007 edition. Unfortunately there is simply not enough space to fully detail all of the work carried out on this car in this publication but more information regarding the car’s creation is available from the CTS Auctions team or indeed in the Unique Cars Magazine article. What is safe to say is that this car has been constructed regardless of cost and to the very highest standards possible. It could potentially be purchased at a fraction of the cost of its build price and is sure to turn heads and win awards wherever it is taken. A very worthy Custom Hot Rod to say the least. Sold without registration.
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