Description
I imported this car from Colorado in 2019. Was fully rebuilt about nine years ago (looks like a frame off restoration) and then stored. Just about every component has been replaced or reconditioned.
The previous owner kept a fastidious record of the $17, 000 he spent on the car, not including the engine cost, and there is lots of paperwork and photos to support this. One of the shots in my advert has a list of the new parts fitted.
The period engine modifications include a 1942 49AB Flathead motor with Mercury crank, giving a displacement of 255 cu in. Vintage Winfield SUA-1 performance cam & Offenhauser finned alloy heads, alloy inlet manifold. Straight through 2 3/ 4" exhaust sounds great. Comes with a spare matching Stromberg 94 with a view to fitting dual carb set up. Engine is sweet, with a lopey idle from the cam, and plenty of get up and go!
All of the panels are original, and it has never had any rust. Paint job is presentable, but not a show winning finish. There is a small crease in the offside rear wing, and a few scratches and some road rash, but on the plus side it is otherwise very straight with perfect panel gaps. All original steel apart from repro running boards.
Interior is sumptuously re-trimmed including door panel and headlining. Deluxe steering wheel and TPI aftermarket gauges.
New tyres, tubes and professionally banded rims on rear. 5. 50 on the front and 6. 50 rears. Steering is original and surprisingly light and well set up.
This was the first year for hydraulic brakes, fully synchronised transmission and tube front axle. Last year of the opening front screen.
The only issues are: Vacuum Wipers not connected (all fitted - just not plumbed into block). Electric speedo not linked up yet (parts there to do it).
Based in Southampton. No silly low offers please, as priced fairly. Only selling due to trying to thin my collection down due to health reasons preventing me working on them. Can sell minus engine for 14, 500 if you want to go the later V8 route.
Car located in Southampton near J8 M27.
For video of engine running, message me and I will send you the Facebook video link.
