Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1927 Ford Model T Roadster
Norm Grabowski's take on the T-Bucket, built in 1957, is what most people today consider the definitive hot rod. Warner Brothers saw the car cruising around Southern California. They paid Grabowski the princely sum of $50 a day to borrow his car, which would serve as the signature ride of Edd ""Kookie"" Burns on their detective drama 77 Sunset Strip. The Kookie Kar, as it came to be known, quickly became a fan favorite, and helped to spread California hot rod style nationwide.
For consignment, a 1927 Ford Model T roadster with a title verified 2,435 actual miles. A combination of steel, fiberglass, and aluminum make up the various panels. Built by New Jersey's Vince Lily, it's been owned by our consignor for 15 years who put it back together and added some modifications including a 9"" rear with 4.11 gears and Positraction.
Exterior
Two stage Midnight Blue coats this roadster and we're talking deep paint here and in certain light, it can look black while other light brings out the navy blue and it's nicely applied. Once you've absorbed the beauty of the paint, the wheel set up is next to compete for your attention, stacking 15-inch Weld wheels with vastly different widths and tires sizes, creating that classic hot rod stance that's been a proven winner for about 80 years, here under fiberglass fenders connected by a steel running board. In back, the rectangular quartet of tail lights get your attention right before the massive meats grab your eyes as they peek from narrow fenders. Up front, the fiberglass '32 radiator shell looks perfectly at home next to the aluminum hood which connects seamlessly to the fiberglass body. A modest windscreen with nicely sculpted posts completes the exterior which shows no glaring imperfections.
Interior
Stitched Ivory vinyl is the palette of choice here, providing a nice contrast to the exterior and the bench is augmented with blue piping that delineates the pattern change to smooth. The three spoke steering wheel leads to the body matched dashboard, clean and straight and adorned with a row of Classic Instruments gauges. On the floor, an ivory vinyl boot wraps the B&M shifter over black loop carpet, all in nice shape, and the finished trunk includes a carpet covered gas tank.
Drivetrain
That fuel heads to the exposed 350ci ZZ1 V8 with aluminum heads, a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, GM aluminum intake, and coated headers, all ingredients of a recipe that develops 300 horsepower. It's mated to a TCI TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the Ford 9"" rear with 4.11 gears with Positraction. As an engine visible to the world, it's appropriately clean and showy! The car operates on a 12 volt system.
Undercarriage
Same here, clean and showy with glossy black paint and some polished components too. Dual exhaust takes in glasspack style mufflers before heading east and west to exit in front of the rear tires. Disc brakes are at all four wheels and suspension is a 4-bar with transverse leaf spring up front and leaf springs in back.
Drive-Ability
We've got a big engine in a light car with lots of power, but we also have tires that are 35 years old, so there will be no flogging today. The exhaust note is sweet and there's obvious power underfoot and how much wind you get in your hair is determined by your right foot. Meanwhile, all of the functions available in this sweet rod operate as intended and we return it to the mall where it probably won't be here long enough to collect dust. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Somehow the combination of '27 body, '28 fenders, and '32 front all work together beautifully. So does the combination of dark blue and light vinyl and as a bucket, the interior is as much part of the exterior as the paint. This is a fantastic build and for your reference, the front tires are 165/80R15's and the rears are 31x18.50x15. Now all we need is a shipping address!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1927 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Model T |
| Mileage: | 2435 |
| Exterior Color: | Midnight Blue |
| Interior Color: | Ivory |
| Trim: | Roadster |
| Body: | roadster |
| Stock: | 8120 |
| Engine Size: | 350ci ZZ1 V8 |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | T14992444 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection!
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