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1950's Race Car Flathead V8

Vehicle 1950's Race Car Flathead V8

Owner: Bob
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Location: Santa Ynez, California

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Phone: 208-890-0337
Description

This old school race car was hand built in the 50's by a Salt Lake City "Fabrication Man for the Railroads". The fiberglass & alloy body combination were all hand formed & fabricated from scratch...

The titled chassis is a 1929 Desoto Coupe that has been boxed, Z'd and modified from it's original format. "Original build features included" 1928 Desoto dropped axle & steering box, Model "A" rear traverse leaf, 1935 Ford tranny & torque tube, 39 Ford hydraulic brakes and shortened Desoto grill. Powered by a hopped up  24 stud Ford flathead V8 w/stroked Mercury crank, big cam, hand built headers and very-rare" Kogel "Cast Iron" finned high compression heads...

It remained in the original builder's hands until the 1970's when it was sold to his 15yr old Grandson who later made a few upgrades for "High School Duty" including the current Camaro rear differential and Muncie 4-Speed transmission. It was later stored, protected and remained with the same Family for 50+ years in the Seattle area until mid 2009 when was sold to the prior owner...

Equipment
Built and great running 24 Stud Ford Flathead V8 (interior components un-confirmed), Chevrolet rear differential and Muncie 4-Speed transmission. 
Known Facts  

Free and Clear Private Party Titled based on it's 1929 Desoto chassis. Sold on a Bill of Sale w/clear Washington State Title from prior owner. It has been on private display since that time as Part of a fine California automotive collection. The original windshield has been removed and is included with the sale. Starts, Runs and Drive's just fine... 

SOLD TO NORWAY
Sorry You Missed It...


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Questions? Contact Brian 208-890-0337



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