Small-Block V8-Powered 1934 Ford Model 40

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1934 Ford was one of the most significant automobiles ever produced by the Ford Motor Company. Equipped with updated styling, a powerful flathead V8, and impressive reliability, it helped boost Ford’s sales during a challenging economic period.

The ’34 Ford had a variety of body styles, as well as Standard and De Luxe trim levels with the De Luxe models offering two-tone paint, chrome exterior accents, interior wood accents, and additional lights.

Power was by Ford’s famous 221ci flathead V8 engine, now producing 85 horsepower. That performance was noted by police forces and criminals alike — infamous bank robber Clyde Barrow of Bonnie and Clyde fame even praised the car in a letter to Henry Ford, highlighting its speed and reliability.

This highly modified example is refinished in two-tone tan and orange with black and tan upholstery, is equipped with shaved suicide doors and aftermarket chrome wheels, and is powered by a small-block Chevy V8 backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission.

This 1934 Ford hot rod is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in two-tone tan and orange with black and tan upholstery

• Suicide doors

• Chevrolet small-block V8

• 3-speed manual transmission

• Rack and pinion steering

• Aftermarket suspension

• Painted frame

• Front disc brakes

Modifications

• 15” American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wearing Firestone tires

• Shaved door handles with poppers

• Remote power windows

• Custom gauge cluster with VDO gauges

• Tilt steering column with aftermarket wheel

• Aftermarket shifter

• Overhead console with JVC head unit, and speakers behind seats

• Chrome K&N air cleaner and Chevrolet valve covers

• 4-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake manifold

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• Accel HEI with aftermarket spark plug wires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Images detailing the condition of the 1934 Ford are presented in the gallery

• Wear on leather upholstery

• Chisp and scratches on paint

Ownership History

This 1934 Ford is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles

Included Items

• Spare parts

Additional Information

This vehicle has a reproduction VIN tag in the driver’s door jamb, and an aftermarket VIN tag under the hood.

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.