hotrod, roadster, flathead, steel body

Description for Ford Model A 1928

For Sale - Custom built 1928 Ford Roadster by Man Made Legends in Mooresville, C.
All steel Brookville body, hanneled over the chassis. Power train began with a59Amag'd/pressure tested block, ored out 0.125 with no sleeves, " merc crank yielding a 276cu in. flathead with 4" merc crank, SKY 400 jr cam, djustable lifters, ew water pumps, tc. with Navarro heads/intake and 2 -stromberg 97 carbs. This amazing engine is mated to a new T5 transmission and 9" ford rear end with 3.50 gear.New 6.00x16 Coker Firestone bias-ply wide white walls and steel wheels finish it off.If you are worried about overheating the car runs about 195 in the heat of the NC summer and 175 in the fall. Sound through the cherry bomb mufflers is fantastic.
Interior is finished off with Auburn style gage cluster, ool carpet and leather seats. Everything is new on the car with Lincoln brakes up front and a drop axle.
You can see video of this car running on youtube (search Man Made Legends) or on our website manmadelegends.com. Also this car was featured on Mobil1 the Grid. This traditional hot rod took approx. 1 year to build and has been sorted and ready to go. This car does not have tons of leg room due to the channel. If you are over 6' tall it will be a very tight ride. Please contact me with questions or come and see/drive the car if you are serious. This car has over $50K invested so if you want a great looking car to take to the local show it is the one. Also has a clear NC title and we reserve the right to end the auction early as it is for sale locally. We will help international buyers with any arrangements needed to ship the car as we have with several of our cars in the past.