Equipment
Flathead V8, Offenhauser heads, triple Stromberg 97s on a Sharp intake, 12 volt, alternator, Hildebrandt remote oil filter, Fenton cast headers, Moon fuel rail, automatic, disc front brakes, transverse leaf spring front suspension, tube shocks, coilover r
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Steel body. The front and rear carbs are dirty and fuel stained, the center carb is clean and looks recently rebuilt. Good cosmetics and slightly used engine compartment and chassis. The chrome and upholstery are good. There are six empty bolt holes on the intake manifold which are inconsistent left-right.
Market commentary
Hot rods are by definition unique, each built to suit one owner's (or a succession of owners) image of the perfect street rod. They might tell us a little about what's popular (flathead, Chevy, Cadillac, etc.) but don't impart much more information. That said, it was impossible to ignore this sweet flathead powered Deuce High Boy (Ken Gross will be gratified that the auction's "Hi-Boy" greeting has been refined to the more appropriate "High Boy"). It was loaded with nifty period-style features and looked the part, while being carefully built and maintained. A work of hot rodder's art, it couldn't be duplicated even if all the parts were free for the price it brought here and should be a joy to cruise.