Equipment
Ruckstell 2 speed rear axle, Warford Model A 3 speed conversion using the original Model T tranny as the clutch, dual sidemounts, chrome radiator surround, Studebaker 18 wire wheels, two oil gauges on dashboard, Rajo overhead valve head, Simmons Swan intake with Zenith downdraft carb, coil ignition, Remy gear driven generator with pressure oil pump driven off the back, electric fuel pump, water pump, finned exhaust manifold, spotlight, rear view mirror. Cracked old tires, dull old paint, faded top. Sidemount wells welded in by an apprentice, body sills repaired with riveted panels. New seat upholstery and door panels. Wonderful. Do nothing but keep it running. Chassis is clean, dry and lubricated. Bed is sound, with old wood floors. No Reserve.
Market commentary
This is, without a doubt, the coolest and most unusual vehicle in the sale. Described as built in the late 30s by John L. Fernato in Modesto, California, it was parked in 1948, discovered recently and professionally and oh, so sympathetically resurrected preserving all its precious originality. It is sooo cool, ingenious, imaginative and unusual. Everyone was captivated by it, but apparently no one could figure out what to do with it so it sold cheap. It is a wonderful buy for the right person and will make 4 cylinder Ford folks and classic hot rod fans swoon with envy. Gee, do you think I liked it