Ford Roadster 468V8 - Street & Performance Injection 1947
General description :
1947 Ford Convertible If you are in the market for a custom hot rod look no further! This awesome 1947 Ford Convertible is all California custom and was once owned by drag racing legend Kenny Bernstein. If that name is familiar to you then you should know that on top of being a cool custom, this hot rod performs! The all blacked out exterior creates a very sleek look and the car looks perfect cruising down the road. The paint was very well done and is accented with the perfect amount of chrome and stainless. A split style original windshield is in place up front and framed in nicely polished trim. With all the glass cars on the market now it is also important to mention that this classic is all steel with no evidence of rust, body, damage or anything needing repair. The body sits on a boxed frame that has been painted to match. The black convertible top has a 2 inch chop and the body has been modified with frenched headlights and taillights. It has also been nosed and decked creating a very smooth exterior. Custom door handles are in place and inset into both doors. A flip down license plate is mounted in the rear giving it a cool look at car shows while still allowing it to be legal on the streets. The car rolls around on Billet Specialties wheels which have a great shine. Wider tires are in place in rear and all of the tires have plenty of life left in them. Getting those tires spinning is the 454 Chevy motor that has been bored 60 over to 468 ci. This is then fitted with a Street and Performance injection system that is completely chromed out. Only polished or chrome components were used and the smooth top valve covers look really sharp. All braided lines are were used and a custom panel was created to top the radiator creating a very clean appearance. The engine runs extremely well and sends power back through the Turbo 400 transmission into the Ford 9: rear end. It was set up with 2:90 gears making it a great long distance highway driver. A Mustang II style front end was added and the car has a great ride. The interior is done in all Black leather and is extremely comfortable. Bucket seats are found up front and sit to each side of a custom made center console. The dash is entirely custom and is painted Black to match the exterior. Custom gauges are in place and all working properly. An after market Pioneer stereo system was added and delivers and awesome sound. Air conditioning vents were added to the dash as well which makes for a much cleaner look than you would get with an underdash style unit. The convertible top is all power assisted and easily operated via a switch. The trunk of the car is nicely done in Black as well and houses the hidden batteries and 12 disc CD changer. This professionally built custom can be in your garage for a deal at NOW REDUCED DOWN TO $64,500.00!
1947 Ford Roadster 468V8 - Street & Performance Injection is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Cris & Sherry Lofgren for $64500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Roadster Model Version : 468V8 - Street & Performance Injection Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1947 Location : Arlington Vehicle Registration : Undefined
64500 $
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com