1941 Ford Custom Boattail Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. Nothing quite encapsulates the launch and excitement of the region as this out-of-world collection of cars including movie cars and tributes, desirable classics, and a rocket truck itself. 3… 2… 1… These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.   

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From its inception in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has featured cutting-edge cars, and forged legendary drivers. And from the very first machines of the early 1910s, to Parnelli Jones’ 150-mph qualifying run in 1962 in his Watson, front-engine Indy Roadsters have held a special place in the hearts of race fans.

And even though those front-engine racers began to fade away in the mid-1960s as rear-engine machines became dominant, the classic Roadster look never went out of style. In fact they continued to be built and heavily modified into some of the most unique hot rods in our great hobby.

This 1941 Ford custom was built to emulate those classic Indy 500 Roadsters: it wears a hand-formed aluminum body that tapers into a unique, teardrop-shaped tail wearing a layer of wood on top. Under the hood is a bored and stroked Mercury flathead V8 engine, which feeds power through a five-speed transmission. And in the cockpit are two period-correct bomber-style seats, a full suite of gauges, and a racing switch panel. It’s a slice of customized Americana, and you won’t see another one like it!

Highlights 

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection 

• 1941 Ford Custom/Indianapolis 500 Roadster tribute  

• Freshly rebuilt 255 cu-in Mercury V8 

• Tremec five-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in polished aluminum with a silver interior 

• Unique wood plank design on top of tail  

Features 

• 15-inch Vision wheels 

• Hoosier 24.0x5.0-15 Drag front, Hoosier 27.0/8.0-15 Asphalt rear tires 

• Oversize front disc brakes  

• Leather belted straps securing butterfly hood  

• Engine is stroked and bored .060 over 

• Side pipes  

• Four-row core radiator  

• 16-inch radiator fan  

• Period-correct black vinyl bomber-style seats 

• VW steering wheel  

• B&W 160-mph speedometer, 8,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level gauges 

Known Imperfections 

• Shows some body and finish inconsistencies consistent with a custom build 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com