- Seller: David B (Contact)
- Location: Litchfield, Connecticut
- Mileage: 15,000 Shown
- Chassis #: KY8372
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: Chevrolet 350 V8
- Transmission: TH350 Automatic
The world of hot rodding was built around the prewar Ford. The ’32 Ford is the car on the album covers, but almost any year will do, and one of the most bona fide of them all is a Model A wearing a ’32 grille shell. It’s such a cornerstone of hot rodding that aftermarket Model A bodies have been available for decades (this one is fiberglass with steel doors), in addition to any number of parts to personalize the hot rod that really started it all. This ’31 was purchased by the current owner back in 1992, and he has customized it over the years to suit his tastes. With only 15,000 miles on the build since 1992, this car has spent some time sitting in the garage, but the seller says that it fires up easily and runs and drives well. It’s being offered as a Barn Finds Classified in Litchfield, Connecticut, with an asking price of $36,000.
Another mainstay of hot rodding is the Chevy small block. Some people are tired of seeing them under the hoods of customs and hot rods, but they’re under there for a reason; they are powerful, easy to repair, and reliable. This one was apparently rebuilt by the previous owner and comes from a ’77 C20. It’s been dressed up with billet and chrome pieces, a polished Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and carburetor, and a set of HPC coated headers. The transmission is a Turbo 350 and the rear differential is a limited-slip unit from a Corvette (the rear suspension is an independent setup from a Corvette, as well).
The interior has been custom built to match the Vicky’s Orchid Mist paint (a beautiful choice, by the way). It has a GM tilt column, aftermarket air conditioning, stereo, Cool-It Insulation, leather and tweed upholstery, and an overhead console. The electronics, battery, and aluminum fuel cell all are hidden beneath the rear seat, and the doors open by solenoid.
The chassis is fabricated from square tubing and is painted metallic blue. Up front is a Heidt’s Mustang II suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, in addition to Wilwood power disc brakes. The rear suspension is the aforementioned Corvette setup with chromed drum brakes.
A set of polished aluminum American Racing wheels and blue dot taillights wrap up the look in the rear, and the top was finished using Mercedes-Benz cloth. Although this build is now decades old, it still looks great and “presents very well.” The seller says it’s a low-2/high-3 car, which indicates a very nice driver with a nick or a scratch here and there. Almost a hundred years from the introduction of the Model A, it’s still a popular basis for stock restorations, recreations, and hot rods. If you’d like a nice driver (with a truly beautiful paint color) that you don’t have to constantly tinker on, make an offer!
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Nice looking Vicky but very dated because of color choices and billet. This can happen when you build state of the art in a certain decade and then trends change and over night you have an out of style car. Then the price goes down, Just the nature of the beast.
I like it just the way it is. Even the cost. Especially if you “billit” to someone else.
Where did the Victoria name come from ?
The victoria style horse drawn carriage. The carriage was named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Wouldn’t buy a Ford with a Chevy engine even if it is a classic … so many Ford engines from which to choose …
Not a popular thought as you might think. I had two rods with Fords and they were both the hardest ones I ever sold. Chevy power by far the easiest sale. At least in a street rod.
Not for me. I’d much rather have a Ford Powered build than a chevy or Chrisler powered build..Ford n Ford, Chevy n Chevy Chrisler n Chrisler. Just sayin.
I’ve always like the Vickys. No disrespect intended, but this is a dated build & I think the asking is pretty steep for a rod that needs a significant cosmetic update.
I’m old enough to have seen or been a part the hot rod origins and I can assure you that there was no major difference between cars built today and those built at the beginning. I hate to tell you this (not really) that cars,trucks, etc. used colors like this and any other color the builder wanted. Nuts to a “cosmetic update”. My ’32 coupe was painted the same color as the top of this car. Went to blue because my Crosley was the the same color and I liked it.
The ‘90s called and they want their street rod back.
I love everything about this built except for the motor/transmission choice. I’d swap out with a nice 351w & C-4/6 Transmission. Oh, I’d add louvers to the side hood panels.
You know, We still have these type of builds being shown in Parades & car shows on a regular basis.. Out here in Western Kansas. These builds still have a place.
Hi everyone,
I’m representing this car for the owner (his son). Unfortunately, this isn’t the only car I’ll be listing for them, as the father fell ill during Covid (not with Covid) and has been in a nursing home ever since .. he’ll never enjoy this car again .. very sad.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to reach out, I’ll be keeping an eye on the comments.
Yes, this car definitely has it’s roots tucked securely in the 90’s some may hate that, some may absolutely adore that … as Mr Hess says, the builds are technically the same and this one was the top of the pack then and still holds a candle quite well. She’ll still take home trophies as she sits.
Every time I drive a chopped top 30’s era Model A street rod, I feel the need to own one, I can’t help but feel like Milner … so many others in front of it though .. LOL
BTW, I can also supply a link to over 350 more photos and several videos (cold start, idling/walk around and driving vid).
Thanks for the comments and interest, and thanks Aaron for the write up and feature !