Key Details
- Seller : DJRD
- Location : Houston, TX 12345
- Seller Type : Private
Build Sheet
- VIN: 18447218
- 350ci Chevy small-block crate V8
- TH350 3-speed automatic
- Power steering conversion
- Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
- Multi-piston calipers
- Fiberglass body work
- Removable custom hardtop
- Shaved door handles
- 19" front & 20" rear Budnik wheels
- Custom leather bucket seats
- Power window integration
- Colorado Custom steering wheel
- AutoMeter Pro-Comp gauges
- Front and rear coilovers
- Four link rear conversion
- Mustang II tubular A-arm front end
Wrench Report
RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.
The 1939 Ford has some exceptional lines, but is often overlooked compared to the '34 and '36 bodies. This unique '39 will not go unnoticed. The fiberglass body, aggressive modern stance, 350ci engine, leather interior are just some of the features which make this custom roadster unique. I personally like the stance and shape of the rear. Certainly a car show star.
Description
This 1939 Ford Roadster is a high-end street rod that benefits from a comprehensive, ground-up mechanical overhaul. Originally acquired by the current owner via Streetside Classics in 2021, the vehicle has since received an additional $39,000 in dedicated technical upgrades to bring every major system into turnkey condition. The car has covered 5,582 miles on the body since its revised construction, with fewer than 500 miles logged on the newly installed powertrain and chassis updates. It is fully documented with receipts and carries a clean Texas title by the private seller.
The sleek fiberglass body is finished in a smooth, vibrant paint color that accentuates the teardrop shape and sweeping lines of the classic pre-war Ford silhouette. Design details include integrated headlights, a swept-back front grille, shaved handles for a streamlined profile, and a custom removable hardtop that allows for quick configuration changes between an open roadster and a closed coupe profile.
The roadster stands with a striking, contemporary rake on an expensive set of polished aluminum Budnik wheels, sized 19 inches in the front and a larger 20 inches in the rear. These premium rollers are wrapped in brand-new low-profile performance tires designed to optimize road feel and tracking.
The modern street rod cabin is appointed with custom-sculpted leather bucket seats that offer excellent support, alongside matching upholstered side panels and premium carpeting. To enhance passenger comfort during long-distance touring, power windows have been seamlessly integrated into the doors.
The color-matched dashboard is fitted with a polished Colorado Custom billet aluminum steering wheel mounted to a clean steering column. Instrumentation is updated with a centrally located cluster of AutoMeter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite gauges that accurately monitor vehicle speed, engine RPM, water temperature, oil pressure, and voltage.
The engine bay houses a brand-new 350ci small-block Chevrolet crate engine that has accumulated roughly 500 miles since its installation. The engine utilizes an aluminum intake manifold, a performance four-barrel carburetor, an HEI distributor, and entirely new wiring and supporting infrastructure. Power is directed to the rear axle via a Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission.
The chassis handles and tracks with precision thanks to a Mustang II tubular A-arm front end, a four-link rear, adjustable coilovers all-around, and an updated power steering conversion that replaces the heavy steering box of the original design. Stopping power has been significantly increased with a high-performance, power-assisted Wilwood four-wheel disc brake system equipped with multi-piston calipers and oversized rotors.
Included with the sale is a color matched custom hardtop for the vehicle.
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Thank you guys for all your bids! Down to the final hour, everyone! Just a reminder for all out-of-state bidders: Because I own Movevocity, I will personally oversee the logistics for this Roadster. The winner will get top-tier, white-glove shipping safely negotiated directly through me. Let's finish strong! Please let me know if you have any questions.
.... those receipts sure make it seem like a never-ending problem car ? .. could the car need any other work ?
Let's get those bids rolling! It is day one of the auction for your stunning '39 Ford, the undisputed "Green Machine."This ride is an absolute showstopper that turns heads and draws a crowd wherever it rolls. Built for cruising and showing off, this classic turns asphalt into a red carpet. Whoever takes this bad machine home is in for a seriously thrilling ride! Drop your inquiries or requests through the platform message center. Thank you Dave
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Key Details
- Seller : DJRD
- Location : Houston, TX 12345
- Seller Type : Private
Build Sheet
- VIN: 18447218
- 350ci Chevy small-block crate V8
- TH350 3-speed automatic
- Power steering conversion
- Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
- Multi-piston calipers
- Fiberglass body work
- Removable custom hardtop
- Shaved door handles
- 19" front & 20" rear Budnik wheels
- Custom leather bucket seats
- Power window integration
- Colorado Custom steering wheel
- AutoMeter Pro-Comp gauges
- Front and rear coilovers
- Four link rear conversion
- Mustang II tubular A-arm front end
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1939 Ford Roadster sold after the auction to @Retyredguy for $41,000.