1927 Ford Other
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Condition: | Used |
Year: | 1927 |
Mileage: | 999,999 |
Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
Manufacturer: | Ford |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Model: | Other |
Body Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Essex |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | Straight Six |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Rust |
Disability Equipped: | No |
: | “The car starts and drives but it has been sitting for at least 8 months, expect all that comes with parking a car and letting it sit. This is a Rat Rod it has scratches, dents, and rust. The frame is new and stout. The car has been sitting and could use a tune up. The carburetor seems to need a rebuild as the car does not idle well and has a dead spot when the throttle is punched.” |
Price: | US $5,000.00 |
Got questions? | Ask here! |
HISTORY: THIS ESSEX WAS ONE OWNER CAR. THE OWNER USED IT AS HIS DAILY DRIVER ON HIS FARM IN SOUTH DAKOTA UNTIL HE WAS CALLED INTO DUTY FOR WWII. HE PUT THE CAR IN THE BACK OF HIS FARM. TO RETURN TO IT AFTER HIS TIME IN THE SERVICE. UNFORTUNATELY. HE NEVER RETURNED. THE CAR SAT. AND SAT. THROUGH TIME. BUILDINGS WERE BUILT. AND OTHER ITEMS WERE MOVED INTO PLACE SO THAT THE CAR WAS ESSENTIALLY TRAPPED. THE CAR WAS SPOTTED AND DEAL WAS MADE TO REMOVE ALL THE BUILDINGS AND RUBBLE IN THE WAY. AND RESCUE THE CAR AFTER SITTING IDLE FOR OVER 56 YEARS !!! IN 2009 THE CAR WAS REMOVED. WHERE IT WAS PARTIALLY SUBMURGED IN MUD. AND TRANSPORTED TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE LOWER STRUCTURE OF THE CAR WAS NOT SURPRISINGLY COMPLETELY UNSAFE FOR USE. FRAME CRACKED AND DECAYED BEYOND SAVING. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH PARTS FROM MOTORS FROM OTHER MAKES. COMPLETE WITH PLUMBERS TAPE AND GOBBS OF WELDS. THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY TO RESTORE THE CAR BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION. SO YEAR LABOR OF LOVE BEGAN ON THIS RARE CAR. ESSEX WAS PREDECESSOR TO OAKLAND PONTIAC CARS. THE MAXWELL GRILL ALSO HAS PLACE FOR THE CHRYSLER INSIGNIA TOO. THE COOL NATURE OF THIS CAR DICTATED THAT WE DO SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL AND SPECTACULAR WITH THE CAR. AND PRESERVE ITS AMAZING HISTORY AND LOOK AT THE SAME TIME. HAND TOOLED AND ENGINEERED FRAME WAS CONSTRUCTED BY TOP VINTAGE FRONT ENGINE DRAGSTER BUILDER. FROM SCRATCH. HIS DESIGNS WERE THEN "AGED" TO LOOK LIKE THE REST OF THE CAR. ALTHOUGH BRAND NEW AND STRUCTURALLY SUPERIOR. AS WELL AS STOUT. THE CAR'S THEME AND NAME WAS THEN CHRISTENED. THE "RUST BUCKET" TAKES ITS NAME FROM IT'S CUSTOM WATER PAILS. OR BUCKETS WHICH ARE USED TO HOUSE BOTH THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE TAILIGHTS. THEY ARE ALSO ADJUSTABLE. STRONG RUNNING AMC 258 CID DRIVELINE WAS INSTALLED COMPLETE WITH BORG-WARNER 904 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. AND DANA 20 REAR END. BODY MODIFICATIONS INCLUDED CHANNELING THE FLOOR FOR THE PROPER ATTITUDE ON THE CUSTOM BUILT FRAME. THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS INTENTIONALLY CREATED TO RE-PURPOSE AS MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL ESSEX AS POSSIBLE. REAR LEAFS WERE CUT IN HALF. AND USED TO SUSPEND THE FRONT STRAIGHT DROP AXLE. AND LINKS WERE ENGINEERED TO ASSURE PROPER MOVEMENT. TOYOTA POWER STEERING GEARBOX WAS PUT INTO USE FOR THE PROPER STEERING GEOMETRY AND EASE OF STEERING. WE WANTED TO MAKE THIS RAT ROD DRIVEABLE. AS WELL AS BEING SHOW PIECE. THE CENTER TUNNEL WAS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF CORRIGATED TRASH CAN. SEAT BELTS WERE INSTALLED FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. LEXAN WINDSCREEN IS MOVEABLE AND OPENS OUT FROM THE BOTTOM FOR TRUE OPEN AIR DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND TRIPPY LOOK. PEA GRAVEL SCREEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS TO KEEP THE PATINA JUST AS IT IS. THIS CAR HAS SOME OF THE CRAZIEST PATINA YOU WILL SEE ANYWHERE. PINSTRIPING WAS DONE WITH MARKER. SO IT CAN STAY AND GROW ADDITIONAL PATINA. OR EASILY BE REMOVED. THE HOOD WAS FASHIONED FROM 55 GALLON DRUM. AND IS EASILY REMOVED WITH ZEUS FITTINGS. CAN BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT HOOD. IF YOU WANT CAR THAT WHISPERS TO YOU SOFTLY. THIS AIN'T IT. IF YOU WANT SOMETHING THAT SCREAMS AT YOU WHEN YOUR 50 FEET AWAY. IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THE "RUST BUCKET". I will accept strong buy it now offer (cash talks BS walks) and have the right to end the auction early. $500 deposit due within 24 hours of auction close, full payment due within days. Vehicle pickup within days unless we agree on something else. (I will work with you and your shipper as long as you communicate your needs) will not deliver. (Sold my car hauler) Please call me with any questions 702-994-2413, am located in the NW part of Las Vegas and will make an effort to show the car before auction close.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZheG9PvHXY
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