Ford Model B Roadster Hot Rod

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Registered as a 1935 Ford, this Model B Roadster-derived hot rod might be unrecognisable to Old Henry (that’s Mr Ford to you and me) but it has the parts and the credentials to make it one of the best. 

The chassis, front axle, wishbones, springs and shocks are all So-Cal Speed Shop components and the rear axle is a 9” Ford item with five-bar linkage. The car rolls on Rocket Racing 16" alloys, with 215x75 rear tyres and 175x75 fronts – the classic Big’n’Littles.

Under the bonnet there is the winning combination of Chevrolet's 350ci V8 (5.7-litre) coupled to GM’s own TH350 automatic gearbox, the whole installation looking neater than the factory ever made it.

The 1932-style Model B body is painted in Ford Amber Gold, with a mohair hood and opening stainless steel screen surround. The interior trim is by Steve Bowles featuring Galaxy brown hide upholstery and Tweed bound carpet. The underside of the body is just as detailed, with braided stainless hoses, stainless fixings and copper pipework and is finished in Westminster Grey gel coat.

The car’s build took place over a period of two years under the guidance of Jerry Denning, of Bristol Hot Rods, with body prep and paintwork handled by Elite Bodyworx of Hull. The car was handed over at the beginning of this year to The Retro Tourer Co of Braunton in Devon, who oversaw the trimming, wiring, and final commissioning of the car.

BOJ 104 has an MOT to July 2019 (no advisories) and has covered only 120 miles since completion.

You could take the long way round and build a car like this yourself, but if you don’t have the time, facilities, or commitment you can take the easy route and save yourself a lot of money in the process (have you seen how reasonable the estimate is?). This is a car that is ready to go and show and is about to be featured in Custom Car magazine. Instant fame?