1941 Ford Boattail Roadster Custom 5 Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. This special offering is once again a presentation of the unique, with American Muscle, British class, and heavy post war iron from multiple platforms all on offer. These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.    * * *

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 his Watson in 1962, front-engine Indy Roadsters have held a special place in the hearts of race fans.

Even though those front-engine racers began to fade away in the mid-1960s as rear-engine machines became dominant, the look of the classic roadster never went out of style. This customized 1941 Ford, for example, was built to emulate those classic Indy Roadsters. It wears a hand-formed aluminum body that tapers into a unique, teardrop-shaped tail with a layer of wood on top and has working brake lights. Under the hood is a bored-and-stroked Mercury flathead V8 engine, which feeds power through a five-speed TREMEC manual transmission. In the cockpit, you'll find two bomber-style seats, a full suite of gauges, and a racing switch panel.

This modified 1941 Ford Boattail Roadster is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean Alabama title.

Highlights

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection

• 1941 Ford modified in the style of a 1940s Indy Roadster

• Rebuilt 255ci Mercury V8 engine, stroked and bored .060 over

• TREMEC five-speed manual transmission

• Finished in polished aluminum with a silver interior

• Unique wood plank design on top of tail

Modifications

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

• Oversize front disc brakes

• Side pipes

• Four-row core radiator with a 16” fan

• Black vinyl bomber-style seats

• Volkswagen steering wheel

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

Known Imperfections

• Body and finish inconsistencies consistent with a custom build

Ownership History

This 1941 Ford Boattail Roadster Custom is offered from the Rocket City Collection.

Additional Information

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. 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