Description
The Gold Cup 2024 Classics Auction
Sun, 28th July 2024 12:00
1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod
Registration - BF7223
Chassis No. - 2032881
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - N/ A
This 1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod is a special custom car that has been a labour of love carefully crafted over many years. Derived from a Model A Sedan, ‘The Freak’ was originally a rust-free Michigan car, that’s been chopped 3-inches and channelled by 4-inches. It is finished in Eastwood hot rod black, with a white vinyl top, set off by 16-inch ‘Freak Green’ Vintique steel wheels at the rear, plus 15-inch Dodge steels at the front. It has a custom fabricated box-section 4x2 ‘Zeed’ frame, and combines Mustang 2 front suspension with a Ford Explorer rear end. Competition Engineering coilover suspension adds sophistication.
‘The Freak’ has a 355ci Small Block Chevrolet V8 with Brodix heads, Edelbrock polished tunnel ram and twin Edelbrock 500cfm carbs. Transmission is a Corvette 700R4 by Andy Frost, with lockable overdrive for motorway cruising. There’s also an eight-gallon spun aluminium fuel tank and three-core radiator. Inside, it has a custom ‘tuck-n-roll’ cabin with push-button starter, plus a battery shut-off housed within a home-made vented aluminium battery box.
‘BF7223’ is described as being in excellent condition throughout – from engine, transmission and electrics, to bodywork, paintwork and interior. “This is an extremely cool car that literally starts on the button,” says the vendor. “It handles town traffic as happily as it does cruising at 70 on a motorway. It’s loud! Waaay loud, and isn’t for the faint-hearted – but The Freak is guaranteed to put a smile on your face after a tough day at work.”
The Ford Model A was the follow-up to the pivotal Ford Model T. It was introduced in 1927 and offered in an enormous variety of body variants, all derived from the same A Chassis. All factory cars used a 3. 3-litre four-cylinder engine with a three-speed gearbox. Nearly five million were produced in less than five years, and the Model A’s sheer customisability saw it live on as a favourite amongst hot rod enthusiasts – often with the original four-cylinder engine replaced by a large-capacity V8.
In summary:
· Unique Ford Model A Hot Rod
· Custom build to a very high standard
· Vendor says it is in excellent condition throughout
This car has been entered into Hampson Auctions’ The Gold Cup classic and performance car auction, which will be held at Oulton Park Circuit, Little Budworth, Tarporley on Sunday 28th July 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Oulton Park from 9am – 7pm on Friday 26th July and from 9am – 7pm on Saturday 27th July, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 28th July, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Following on from the auction this Lot is still available through Hampson auctions, for further information please contact us.
£18000 - £22000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
