Believe it or not, this wild custom 2-seat roadster is titled as a 1926 Ford. Apparently, the cockpit conforms to 1926 specifications, so it qualifies to be titled as such. The folks at Henry’s Hot Rods took that 90-year-old roadster and created this amazing racer. It can be found here on Facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $75,000. Located in Shingle Springs, California, it doesn’t appear that this car was built for any specific purpose other than going fast. Take a closer look at this one and thanks to Frank B. for the tip on this amazing custom creation.
According to the ad, this monster is a 2500 horsepower-blown Aries Hemi! The ad also mentions that the horsepower rating is before any nitrous is applied. I bet this thing sounds amazing, what do you think?
Here you can see some of the craftsmanship that went into the fabrication of this car. There isn’t a lot of information in the ad other than the chassis is all-aluminum. I don’t know what the curb weight would be, but you can guarantee this thing is faster than a lot of people can handle.
Here you can see the massive rear tires and quick-change differential. The rear end appears to be a Corvette unit with inboard brakes and coil-over shocks. Hopefully, the seller will provide the owner with some more details regarding the build and components. As stated before, I’m not sure what type of racing this car was built for, but at the very least it would be a show-stopper at any gathering. What do you think of wild customs like this one?
This is crazy cool!!!! And if you know anything about Shingle Springs CA this will really blow your mind-wow! (It’s ALMOST Radiator Springs but getting more anti-ICE every day.) Who’d of thunk this would be there???
The metalsmith is a true artist from what is visible and an engineer-minded builder. I think this is one of the best hot rod fans I’ve seen of this type-thanks, Frank B and you too Montana for bringing this to BF.
I’m sure there’ll be folks that disagree with my enthusiasm but if everyone had all the same taste we’d all be in a very drab place, wouldn’t we.
Nice find Frank B.!!! Titled as a 1926 Ford to get around any pollution control requirements.
No lights, fenders, or windshield wipers tells me that it was never intended to be driven in public roads.
As long as just has brake lights, legal in Idaho!
Rear end center section appears to be a “Franklin Quick Change”
https://www.google.com/search?q=Frankland+Quick+Change&source=lnms&tbm=isch&biw=1463&bih=663
Amazing Craftsmanship- love to see what the guys are putting together out there. Would get in trouble with this one. Good luck and stay safe.
Cheers
GPC
Wouldn’t give u 10 dollars for that junk
With tose tires???
Would make a nice track day car with a few mods i like it
This is one of those rare and unique cars that isn’t good for anything!
$75K is a lot to pay for some “Wow’s” and smart money doesn’t do that, which has me wondering about the wisdom of the guy who built this “Almost Something” car.
Not everything needs to turn a buck or be “good for anything” like the giant Pick Ups and SUVs that never carry anything but a cup of Starbucks. Guess the builder should have consulted the conformists handbook to see what they determine as acceptable today. Guess nobody is allowed to built their dream or think out of the box. . .sad time indeed
Obviously this one does need to turn a buck. Life, sadly, does ask for some conformity, for instance the ability to get in and out of the vehicle without a special fixture, preferable attached to the vehicle should someone want to get out of it away from home. The 2500 hp engine is theme here but he’s got it buried in bodywork. The nose is a design disaster, like a Formula 1 car mated to a Pug. That double hump belongs behind the passengers not the engine – another fatal design flaw. The rear end is just terrible: It looks amateurish and hides the beautiful suspension. This vehicle is a study in what NOT to do to build a stunning car and that ain’t nonconformist – it’s just ill conceived.
Well said 👍
Does it come with cup holders?
The tires almost look like Michelin 1X Superwides that are used on 18 wheel trucks/trailers.
I think its very cool, would like to see it painted in red.
I’m thinking the rear end with inboard brakes is Jaguar, not Vette. Cool anyway but what to do with it?????
I don’t believe any Jag components would live long with that much power.
Let’s address the elephant in the room. SEVENTY-FIVE GRAND FOR A PAPERWEIGHT? Really, even if it runs, where you going to run it?
Death on four wheels.
Must be a fan of the CART Series racing? Like we have our monster cars & trucks, here’s a 1st in Monster CART’s lol! I DO see lots of recyclable aluminum there but not $50k worth.
Facebook Marketplace is absolutely the worst way to advertise something for sale. It’s extremely frustrating because the picture (only 1), is incredibly small, and there’s no description of the item (car in this situation) to read.
Really?? I do better there than anywhere else. And on this there is many photos, and not small. Are you signed up for FB? And a description too.
Phastest looking Model T Phord I have ever seen. Phirst thing, it looks real phast, and probably does go phaster than most in its class.
I bet Phyliss would have phun driving this at phull throttle 🏎🚔
WHY? Because you can!
I think the builder couldn’t decide between a Can-Am and Formula 1 tribute racer, but it falls somewhat short in either category, but I will grant an A+ for execution. But the ad states that assembly and finishing the build will be required, so I’ll assume it’s a non-runner. I’d love to see the cockpit.
Movie prop?
This thing being titled as a “1926 Model T” is criminal. It is one of the reasons that those of us with a REAL early car have so many problems getting a title created if we don’t have one, or if the car has dropped out of the DMV’s computer base. Even happens with cars we have owned–and still have the old title (even an existing CA title), or ones that have passed through the family for decades.