“MERLOT”
1934 Ford Roadster Street Rod
Model 40
#1 Condition Concour Show Car
“Grand National Roadster Show”
“America’s Most Beautiful Roadster”
Top 10 - 2012
VIN: C18SF3061
Color: Merlot Pearl
Interior: Burgundy
$300K +
3 1/2 Year Build
Builder: Brian Dickey
Dickey Hot Rods - San Clemente, CA
Body: Steve’s Auto Restorations
Smoothed & Filled All Steel Body
(Real Steel Inc, Die Cast 19 Gauge Steel)
Chassis: Kugel Komponents
(Custom Painted Frame)
Engine: 427 Ford Small Block (560 hp)
Imagine Fuel Injection w/Fast Computer
Trans: 4R70W Automatic
Shott Wheels
205 40ZR17
255 55ZR18
Custom George Toussaint Wiring Harness
Power Wilwood Brakes (Polished)
Paint/Body Fabrication: Showtime Kustom’s
(Big River, CA)
Interior: Ron Mangus Hot Rod Interiors
Titled & Registered as ‘34
1697 Miles
Equipment & Features:
427 CI Windsor Motor Race Block (Small Block - 140 lbs lighter)
560 HP 560 ft lbs
(Smeding Performance, Boerne, TX)
Balanced & Blueprinted
Polished Aluminum Heads
Show Smoothed & Painted Block
Eight Polished Aluminum Velocity Stacks
Mallory Distributor
Integral Fuel Pump
Polished Imagine Fuel Injection System w/ Fast Computer
Polished Aluminum Intake Manifold
Polished Aluminum Water Pump
Polished Stainless Steel Fuel Lines
Anodized Fuel Line Fittings
Custom Fuel Filter System
Custom Gas Filler Flap
Polished Stainless Steel Fuel Lines
Custom Ceramic Coated Exhaust
Deeds Polished Aluminum Hangers & V-Bands
400R7EW Transmission - 4 Speed Automatic - Compushift Computer
Lokar Floor Mounted Automatic-Trans Shifter
Custom Chromed Trans Pan
Frame Mounted Transmission Cooler
Stainless Tranny Cooler Lines
9” Ford Rearend - 3.50:1 Gears
Polished Aluminum Fuel Rails
Hidden Fuel Regulator
Hidden Coil
Mini Polished Billet Breathers
Taylor Plug Wires
Plug Wire Separators
Polished Powermaster Alternator
Billet Specialties Brackets/Bracket System
Serpentine Belt
Custom Fabricated Motor Mounts
Polished Power Steering Reservoir
Custom Polished Power Rack & Pinion Steering System
Polished Billet Aluminum Valve Covers w/ Custom 427 Valve Cover Emblems ($2000)
(Cut out of One-Piece of Aluminum)
Dan Fink Grille - Custom Polished Stainless ($2500)
Custom Fabricated & Painted Cast Aluminum Grille Shell
Custom Polished Aluminum Radiator, Radiator Support & Fan Shroud
Electric Fan
Polished Aluminum Drive Shaft
Polished Stainless Steel Water Pipes
Heat Shrink Hose Fittings
Custom Fabricated Removable Side Aprons
Ceramic Coated Headers
Polished Hi Torque Starter
Polished Stainless Steel Lines
Polished Line Fittings
Custom Chromed Oil Pan
Custom Polished Power Rack & Pinion Steering System
Polished Billet A-Arms
Polished Kugal Front Suspension System
Polished Spindles
Polished Inner Rotor Covers
Adjustable Front Coil Overs
Polished Stainless Steel Bolts & Fasteners
Vented Front Disc Brakes
Polished Calipers
Slotted & Drilled Rotors
Frame Mounted Dual Brake Booster
Polished Inboard Rear Disc Brakes & Calipers
Slotted & Drilled Rear Rotors
Polished Aluminum Rear Rotor Covers
Custom Fabricated & Polished Stainless Steel Duval Windshield
Smoothed & Filled All Steel Body
Shaved Suicide Doors
Headwinds Headlights w/ Turn Signals in Lens
Tear Drop Mirrors - SoCal
Custom Molded-In ’39 Lincoln Rear Lights
LED Rear Light Inserts
Custom Chrome Rear Light Guard & Recessed Rear License Plate
Polished Aluminum Rear License Plate Holder
Custom Fabricated Rear Roll Pan
Original Style Running Boards
Show Quality Paint by Showtime Kustoms
Smoothed & Filled Firewall
Custom One-Piece Opening Hood
Custom Chrome Hood Trim
Polished Dan Fink Hood Latch
Filled Cowl
Custom Mouldings - All Brass Hand Shaped / Chromed
Clayton Suicide Door Pins (5 mph w/ computer)
Frenched License Plate
Chromed Trunk Hinges
Interior by Ron Mangus
Custom Fabricated & Painted Wrap-Around All Steel Dash
Custom Chrome Dash Trim
Custom Painted Instrument Panel
Custom One-Off Set of “Merlot Roadster” Gauges
Custom Painted Tilt Steering Column & Drop Bracket
Flaming River Steering Column
Custom Painted Banjo Style Steering Wheel
Solenoid Release Door Poppers
Polished Billet Knobs & Controls
Custom Multi-Speaker System
Custom Burgundy Leather Upholstered Seats
Custom Fabricated & Painted Steel Center Console
Custom Sculptured Steel Doors
Custom Burgundy Leather Upholstered Door Panels
Custom Chrome Inner Door Trim
Custom Burgundy Leather Side & Kick Panels
Custom Fabricated & Painted Inner Rear Panel
Custom Burgundy Leather Floor Covering
Custom Burgundy Square Weave Carpeting & Floor Mats
Extensive Sound Insulation
Custom Chrome Rocker Panel Trim
Custom Fabricated Pedals
Console Mounted Shifter
Custom Painted Shift Knob
Power Operated Trunk
Custom Burgundy Leather & German Square Weave Upholstered Trunk
Polished Aluminum Trunk Hinges
Custom Stereo System (Hidden)
Trunk Mounted Pioneer Remote Operated CD/iPod Head Unit
Trunk Mounted Amplifier
Electric Trunk Lid
Custom Painted Rock Valley Stainless Steel Gas Tank
(with high volume pump inside tank)
Custom Wiring System
Custom Ceramic Coated Exhaust
Electric Emergency Brake
Electric Solenoid Door Latches
NOTE: All pictures will load below the text of this ad. If your computer or connection to the internet is slow it may take several minutes for all 174 images to load to your screen. If you are having difficulty simply go to the link below, direct to my ImageShack account where you can blow up all the pictures in large format for closeup inspection.
https://imageshack.com/a/7Qwo/1
Walk-Around Video
https://youtu.be/YeCcL8IQWVw
Driveway Video:
https://youtu.be/TYtkA34RoA8
Drive-by Video #1:
https://youtu.be/RgaFsjrtSjo
Video at 2012 Grand National Roadster Show - America’s Most Beautiful Roadster Top 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0_3OpXyDRM
(second car at 42 second mark on video)
This 1934 Ford Model 40 Roadster is an absolutely spectacular example of a premium, custom designed and fabricated Street Rod Conversion.
While keeping with the traditional look and characteristics of this now 84 year old pre-war Roadster, this rare all steel ’34 features virtually all the luxury items and creature comforts that one would expect to find in a modern high performance automobile.
Features such as a high performance computer controlled and fuel injected motor, a four speed automatic transmission, huge power four wheel disc brakes, power rack & pinion steering, a four wheel independent suspension system, custom designed instrumentation, a custom designed premium leather upholstered interior by the legendary Ron Mangus, a custom fabricated all steel body, a one-off set of billet wheels as well as a sophisticated state of the art multi speaker CD/iPod stereo system.
As noted above in the extensive Special Equipment list and as depicted in the over 200 photographs, this unique Street Rod was custom fabricated using the finest materials and performance components available, and was elected to compete for the top prize in the 2012 Americas Most Beautiful Roadster Award, at the Grand National Roadster Show. All component manuals and details of the build come in a binder with the car for future reference.
Three and a half years of custom fabrication and final assembly by Brian Dickey at Dickey Hot Rods in San Clemente, CA, body and paint by Al Alcorn at Showtime and yet another outstanding leather interior by Ron Mangus. The caliber of all work performed on this custom Street Rod is of the absolute highest quality, the entire vehicle is both highly detailed as well as being fully functional and extremely well finished.
A Smeding Performance built 427ci Windsor Small Block pumping out 560 horse power transports this ’34 into a modern rocket ship. Coupled with independent suspension at all four corners and massive Wilwood disc brakes resonates a confidence of more modern Ferrari rather than ’34 Ford. This thing ROCKS. The overall balance and feel to this beautiful machine is simply unmatched in fun factor.
The Roadster has been gently driven 1697 miles since completion, mostly on the back roads of the well known Rancho Santa Fe Community of San Diego, CA, where she has been garaged exclusively since new in a climate controlled underground garage. I call it “Car Heaven”.
I am helping a good friend sell this flawless ’34 Roadster. Just as a matter of reference, I have been judging cars at all types of levels for over 25 years and have extensive experience in restoration of many marques. I am extremely picky and probably grade more on the lower side when evaluating vehicles. I rate this car simply as “Concour”. It is ready to show at any level or venue.
The owner is an avid collector of anything automotive and is fastidious in the care of all of the cars in his collection. The car runs and drives perfectly and has been maintained continuously by Brian Dickey Hot Rods (the Builder) in San Clemente, CA.
Building a car like this one is a long and arduous task requiring skilled artisans and hundreds of thousands of dollars for the thousand plus hours of work involved. If you have been thinking about attempting such a feat, here is an opportunity to own one without the headaches and impossibly long lead time. Here is your dream car, just waiting for you to get in it and go for a grin inspiring cruise right NOW.
If you are in or around Southern California and would like to visit the vehicle it can be easily arranged. For appointments and further information please call Frank at 949-310-6262.
If you are truly interested in this fine work of art, pick up the phone and get a dialogue going. The owner’s phone number is available upon request. NOTE: Cars like this rarely make it to the end of the auction period.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. If you are serious about this car and would like to “talk” to us about buying the car before the end of the auction please feel free to call me, Frank at 949-310-6262.
The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verifythat all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle.
Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $2000.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by PayPal, cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate. I can help in the arrangement of shipping via Central Dispatch for enclosed shipping. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, and will do my best to keep it.
The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.
Before delivery of the vehicle, the winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, the seller, to the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen transport company.
If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle.