1927 Ford Model T-Bucket – 402ci V8 – Automatic

The color scheme on this ’27 – which combines a blue backdrop with white accents and stripes. Having seen so few miles since its build, the paint is in great shape, with no glaring blemishes to speak of short of a swirl mark or two accrued from an after-wash wipe-down (easily remedied with a buff-and-wax), but certainly nothing that pulls focus away from the deeply lustrous shine. The detail work on display here is downright impressive, with sharp edges on all the accents found on the body, and the uniformity of the contrasting colors is a testament to the amount diligence and dutiful attention that went into getting this T-Bucket looking just right. The open engine compartment is always a focal point of the T-Bucket design – it puts the powerplant on center stage and lets it flex its proverbial muscles – and the combination of an aggressively outfitted engine with sweeping headers merging into side pipes takes full advantage of the feature. More flashy components include the chrome headlights up front, the custom mesh radiator grille.

The inspired custom interior provides just the right amount of exciting, open-air experience that T-Buckets have come to be associated with over the decades. The faux leather padded bench seat is well fitted to its surroundings, accenting both the color scheme and bright blue and white tuck-and-roll inserts of the door panels. Of course, in a T-Bucket there are no actual doors, but nevertheless the interior tub is quite nicely appointed on every side with a easy access step to make getting in and out easy. The floor is covered with an easy to clean black textured rubber mat. There’s an aftermarket, 3-spoke steering wheel sitting atop a sharply-angled chrome column, while just in front of it, the smooth custom aluminum dash that features a full complement of Autometer gauges. Prop up the seat to reveal the securely mounted battery.

With no hood or fenders to shield it from view, the engine featured in a T-Bucket carries plenty of head-turning responsibility, and the powerplant chosen here certainly doesn’t disappoint. A 402 cubic inch V8 sits up front, and it’s dressed to the nines, with chrome water pump, Weland Team C Tunnel Ram, Dual Holley Carb, HEI Ignition, Mr. Gasket Hood Scoop, Side Pipe Headers. All of this additional chrome really set this car off. With hardly a baffle to quiet the exhaust, the rumbling soundtrack is very impressive, and with the throttle wide-open this baby can definitely scare the neighbors. A smooth-shifting 400 Turbo automatic transmission manages the engines power with ease, and it spins a more-than-capable Corvette rear end. Underneath, ‘simpler the better’ is the name of the game, but you do get front and rear discs brakes. Cragar 5 Star Rims with Mickey Thompson Sportsman 33×19.50-15 on the rears and Cooper Sportsman GLT 165R15 on the front to complete the awesome look.

The exhilarating experience a T-Bucket roadster provides is quite a thrilling ride, and this dialed-in 1927 Ford T-Bucket roadster is a fantastic representative. Bid today!