302-Powered T-Bucket

Description

The Model T is often credited with putting America on wheels, but nearly a century after production ended; it remains one of the most popular inspirations for custom hot rods, often referred to as T-buckets. In the 1960s, fiberglass kits completely revolutionized T-bucket hot rodding and solved the looming problem of original parts scarcity. These kits introduced an accessible DIY subculture and birthed the legendary "Fad T" era.

This T-Bucket hot rod was built approximately 19 years ago and was acquired by the seller in January 2025. The car is built on a custom frame with a fiberglass roadster-style body that is finished in silver with red accents and features two operable side doors, a tilt-out windshield, and a cut-down ‘32-style grille shell. Power comes from a 302ci Ford V8 equipped with a Quick Fuel carburetor, a Hilborn-style scoop, an HEI-style distributor, and tubular exhaust headers. Additional details include an automatic transmission, front disc brakes, a tubular drop axle, an aluminum radiator, an electric cooling fan, red vinyl upholstery, and Stewart-Warner instrumentation.

This T-bucket hot rod is now offered at no reserve with a reconstructed North Carolina title listing it as a 2007 Custom Roadster.

Highlights

• Fiberglass body with two operable doors

• Custom chassis with dropped axle

• 302ci V8 engine

• Quick Fuel carburetor

• Automatic transmission

• Front disc brakes

Modifications

• Exterior

  • Fiberglass body

  • Two operable side doors

  • Operable trunk

  • Tilt-out windshield

  • Cut-down ‘32-style grille shell

  • ‘42-48 Ford-style taillights

  • Keg-style fuel tank

  • Silver paint with red accents

  • Chrome steel wheels

• Interior

  • Red vinyl upholstery

  • Lokar shifter

  • Stewart-Warner instrumentation

• Drivetrain

  • 302ci Ford V8

  • Automatic transmission

  • Quick Fuel carburetor

  • Phenolic spacer

  • Hilborn-style scoop

  • HEI-style distributor

  • Tubular exhaust headers

  • Aluminum radiator w/electric fan

• Braking & Suspension

  • Front disc brakes

  • Tubular dropped axle

  • Hairpin radius rods

Servicing

The seller states that the 302ci V8 engine was installed under their ownership.

Known Imperfections

• Speedometer and odometer inoperative

Ownership History

The car was built approximately 19 years ago and was acquired by the seller in January 2025.

Additional Information

• This hot rod is titled as a 2007 Custom using the Kentucky-assigned VIN KY12950. The current North Carolina title lists Specially Constructed notation and carries a Reconstructed brand.