A great rat rod is all about an unashamed performance appearance with secret cool rewards hidden throughout, and this 1928 Ford Tudor does it right. There's a noticeable added thoughtfulness everywhere from the custom pinstriping to the adjustable air ride suspension that lets you look like a properly slammed outlaw machine.
This Ford has an industrial toughness that cannot be denied. You see it in how the body still shows the marks from where it was chopped, and also where it was channeled over the frame to give it that ultra-low look. Everything on this rat rod is done with a bit of a hidden purpose. For example, the roof might look like it has the classic vinyl top that came on the Model As, but unlike those factory cars, it also snaps away in case you want to be open to the world. The custom pinstriping on the rear looks cool, and it helps to highlight the big custom STOP light in the rear. A drilled form drop axle, frenched license plate, and old-school drag-style whitewalls are all part of this hot rod fun.
Open the door, and the full rat rod experience continues. Sitting low on the floor cushions and grabbing the tall gearstick will instantly make you feel like the Rat Fink. That's why this will always make a very charismatic first impression. But once again, take a moment to look at the details to find the full intent of this build. They nicely integrated upgrades with the air ride switches out of the way above the driver's door, and the dash has a classic style look but modern Dolphin readouts.
The engine bay has been engineered for a worn-in appearance, and just like the rest of the car, it's secretly rewarding. This 350 cubic-inch V8 inhales deeply with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and a high-rise intake. It exhales with authority as those headers give a thunderous sound out of each side. And this mean motor also has nice supporting components like an aluminum radiator with electric fan. This sits on a custom frame made of strong square tube steel. The front end is a solid axle with racing-style radius rods, and the rear is a triangulated four-link. You can raise the adjustable air ride suspension to make this better on the road, and there are also good driving features like a three-speed automatic transmission and front disc brakes.
You know you've already fallen in love/lust with the idea of being the bad boy, especially since there are so many cool/custom details to enjoy. Call today!!!
