Ace-Garageguy Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) porschercr sent me this link. Thanks Trevor. Beautiful car, surely inspiration for somebody here. It certainly is for me. https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/ross-myers-fenderless-36-ford-is-amercas-most-beautiful-roadster/? Edited February 10 by Ace-Garageguy 9
NOBLNG Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) It’s even nicer now that it’s finished. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/198346-a-thing-of-beauty/#comment-2981449 https://digital.modernrodding.com/issue/september-2024hs/the-1936-ford-roadster-built-at-rad-rides-by-troy-is-nearing-completion/ Edited February 10 by NOBLNG 1
1972coronet Posted February 10 Posted February 10 The stylling touches , the stance , the wheels - and that colour ! WOW ! Refreshing to see something other 'an red or orange or turquoise ! 1
Rob Hall Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Sharp car..love the wheels and subtle blue-gray color.
gtx6970 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) Im not a street rod guy by any means, BUT, Having used to work in a shop that built high end cars. I can fully appreciate the effort, time and money that goes into these kinds of builds. It takes a team from start to finish and an owner that's committed to bring it to fruition . I used to work for Clay Cook whom built this one https://www.hotrod.com/features/award-winning-1937-ford-woodie-long-way-beach/ In person these cars are phenomenal and like any cars done at this level it would take days to understand and take in all the little details it takes to compete at that level Edited February 10 by gtx6970 3
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 10 Author Posted February 10 4 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: Im not a street rod guy by any means, BUT, Having used to work in a shop that built high end cars. I can fully appreciate the effort, time and money that goes into these kinds of builds. It takes a team from start to finish and an owner that's committed to bring it to fruition Yup, and today the cost is staggering. IIRC the Barris Ala Kart came in somewhere around $15,000 in 1958. Figuring gas was around a quarter a gallon then, multiplying by 10 gets us close to today's inflated fuel cost. Multiplying $15,000 for an AMBR winner in '58 by 10 gets us to $150,000...and unless you built almost the entire car by yourself, that wouldn't even get a car in the running today...especially not one built to this level. 3
gtx6970 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 48 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup, and today the cost is staggering. IIRC the Barris Ala Kart came in somewhere around $15,000 in 1958. Figuring gas was around a quarter a gallon then, multiplying by 10 gets us close to today's inflated fuel cost. Multiplying $15,000 for an AMBR winner in '58 by 10 gets us to $150,000...and unless you built almost the entire car by yourself, that wouldn't even get a car in the running today...especially not one built to this level. Agreed, I was told the owner had well into 6 figures in the Woody when it was done
Tim W. SoCal Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) At the shop I worked at here in Southern California, most of the road driven cars we built were in the $325,000 - $385,000 range. The show cars were in the $650,000 - $800,000 range. The most expensive build during my tenure, after the price of the 2 donor vehicle purchases, was $880,000. A shop around the corner from us built the Cadillac CadMad that won the Ridler Award a few years back. IIRC, the build on that car took about 15 years and was 2.3 million dollars... Edited February 10 by Tim W. SoCal Typo - fat fingers strike again!
rattle can man Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Nice build. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but the 3/4 rear view just doesn't appeal to me. I can't quite put my finger on it.
The Junkman Posted February 11 Posted February 11 25 minutes ago, rattle can man said: Nice build. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but the 3/4 rear view just doesn't appeal to me. I can't quite put my finger on it. Fully agree and, for me, its the rear wheels/tire combo. Everything is smooth and proportional until you get to the oversized rear tires, and then "boom", out pops these cartoon tires. Its like someone plopped a 1/25th wheel/tire on a 1/32nd kit. What with all the work they put into it, my eye goes right to the rear and doesn't leave.
Tabbysdaddy Posted February 11 Posted February 11 11 hours ago, The Junkman said: my eye goes right to the rear and doesn't leave. Just like when I met my wife. 4
89AKurt Posted February 11 Posted February 11 I wouldn't want one, but I sure appreciate the execution on this! Looks like there is a pearl in that paint. So is this a million dollar car? Still cheaper than a new $4.5M Aston Valkyrie convertible. 1
Mr. Metallic Posted February 11 Posted February 11 In the past I have not been a big fan of any Ford 1935 and up without fenders, but this one really came out great. 1
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