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It starts right up, runs and handles beautifully, and presents as a genuine gem that&#8217;s ready to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2>Performance &amp; Drivetrain<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chromed, custom-built 286 CID \/ 200 HP Flathead V8<\/strong> built by <strong>Motor City Flathead of Dundee, Michigan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Three deuces<\/strong> carburetion delivering approximately <strong>300 lb-ft of torque<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Mustang T-5 World Class 5-speed transmission<\/strong> with <strong>S-10 tail housing<\/strong> for smooth, modern shifting<\/li>\n<li><strong>New TCI chassis<\/strong> for a stable, confident foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power steering<\/strong> and <strong>power brakes<\/strong> for easy, composed control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Push-button start<\/strong> for effortless firing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vintage Air heat and A\/C<\/strong> for year-round comfort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very clean undercarriage<\/strong> featuring a great-sounding <strong>dual exhaust system<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Exterior Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Very rare all-steel 1937 Cabriolet body<\/strong> with a classic <strong>rumble seat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Paint in very good to excellent condition<\/strong>, with a few minor imperfections noted honestly for full transparency<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rust-free body panels<\/strong> that line up nicely, with <strong>doors that open and close solidly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Trim, badging, and chrome<\/strong> all in excellent condition<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tan, manually operated convertible top<\/strong> in very good condition with no rips or tears, including a <strong>convertible boot<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coker Classic wide whitewall radial tires<\/strong> mounted on <strong>custom red spoke wheels<\/strong> with <strong>chrome beauty rings<\/strong> and <strong>Ford V8 center hub caps<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Interior Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brown leather bench seating<\/strong> in nice condition<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinyl-covered, spacious rumble seat<\/strong> that opens effortlessly, with <strong>step-ups on the rear fenders<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dolphin gauges<\/strong> for a clean, custom look<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretaudio SST Custom Autosound system with Bluetooth<\/strong> for modern convenience<\/li>\n<li>A tidy, well-finished cabin true to the car&#8217;s custom hot rod character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Restoration &amp; Build Details<\/h2>\n<p>A complete rebuild and restoration completed in late 2001, with the custom Flathead build including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polished and painted cylinder heads<\/li>\n<li>Polished intake<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel wire looms<\/li>\n<li>New Navarro Super Flow stainless steel intake and exhaust valves<\/li>\n<li>Heavy-duty springs, retainers, and keepers<\/li>\n<li>Rebuilt starter<\/li>\n<li>New BRT water pumps<\/li>\n<li>Fuel pump with pushrod<\/li>\n<li>Electronic distributor<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum radiator<\/li>\n<li>Block core including a 4-bolt car bell housing<\/li>\n<li>4 crank core<\/li>\n<li>T-5 adapter<\/li>\n<li>Steel flywheel<\/li>\n<li>Ford clutch disk for 1 1\/16&#8243; 10 spline<\/li>\n<li>Clutch assembly<\/li>\n<li>Mustang T-5 World Class transmission with S-10 tail housing<\/li>\n<li>Added Vintage Air heat and A\/C, power steering, power brakes, and push-button start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This was a <strong>no-expense-spared, high-quality build<\/strong> from the ground up.<\/p>\n<h2>Ownership &amp; Condition<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>14,645 gently driven miles<\/strong> since the 2001 restoration was completed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rust-free<\/strong> body panels with solid-operating doors<\/li>\n<li><strong>Very clean undercarriage<\/strong> with dual exhaust<\/li>\n<li>Paint in very good to excellent condition, with a few minor imperfections disclosed openly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stored in Massachusetts<\/strong> with a <strong>clean title in the owner&#8217;s name<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Driving Experience<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The custom-built Flathead V8 with three deuces delivers strong, satisfying torque and that unmistakable Flathead character.<\/li>\n<li>The Mustang T-5 World Class 5-speed makes for smooth, modern shifting on the open road.<\/li>\n<li>Power steering, power brakes, and the new TCI chassis keep everything composed and confident.<\/li>\n<li>Vintage Air heat and A\/C, push-button start, and the Bluetooth-equipped sound system add genuine everyday usability.<\/li>\n<li>The car starts right up, runs and handles beautifully, and is ready for cruise nights, shows, and weekend drives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1937 Ford Cabriolet Custom Hot Rod \u2013 Rare All-Steel Body with Rumble Seat and a Motor City Flathead V8 This 1937 Ford Cabriolet Custom Hot Rod is a very rare all-steel example, complete with a classic rumble seat, that blends timeless pre-war styling with thoughtful, high-quality custom engineering. 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