1934 Ford “1927 T-Bucket" Hot Rod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Early Ford Roadsters have become celebrated icons of early American automotive design, representing the peak of Ford’s pre-war styling and engineering. The cars' lightweight construction and sporty appearance made them popular with early hot rodders and racers, especially after World War II, and this one took the custom route.  In fact, the car uses features from different 1920s and ’30s Fords. 

Titled as a 1934 Ford, the car has been turned into a sleek, open-air roadster with refined bodywork and emulates a 1927 T-Bucket (notice its TWENY 7 license plate). It appears to have a Model A frame and the grille of a 1932 Ford, and the hot rod was also the beneficiary of an engine swap — it is now powered by a 5.0-liter V8, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. During its transformation, which took place about 20 years ago, according to the seller, the car also received a new interior with modern AutoMeter gauges. 

Highlights 

• 1934 Ford Hot Rod modeled after iconic 1927 T-Bucket 

• Older custom build under current ownership (approximately 20 years ago) included: 

  • 5.0-liter V8

  • Ford Motorsport valve covers 

  • Edelbrock air intake 

  • Four-speed manual transmission 

  • Red paint over tan leather interior 

  • Dual side exhaust 

  • Red-painted 15-inch steel wheels with chrome rings and dog dish hubs 

  • Modern Ford oval side badges 

  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

  • New dash with AutoMeter gauges 

  • Driver seat belt

Features 

• Hinged windshield 

• Federal Super Steel 657 165/80R15 tires in front 

• Daytona Radial XS LR70-15 tires in rear 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections, most notably bubbling/scratch under the gas filler, flaws on door sills, and missing paint on valve covers 

Included 

• Ignition key 

• Headlight covers 

• “The Stars and Stripes” dash sticker 

Ownership History 

The Michigan seller of this 1934 Ford Hot Rod has owned it since July 1985.