1930 Ford Model A Coupe - Dragster - Street - Show Car Nhra Ndra on 2040-cars
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:698 cid DONOVAN
Fuel Type:STREET, RACE, NITROUS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Yellow
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Model A
Trim: DRAGSTER
Drive Type: 3 SPEED MANUAL
Mileage: 1
I purchased this fabulous 1930 Ford Model A 5 window coupe from an estate sale. The original owner spent ten years and approx. $250K to build this car.
I have had several drag race car and engine builders look at this dragster and they all agree that only the best components of it`s day were used here.
SPECS: Engine 698 cid Donovan block with Brodix EPD 700 Series heads
Bore X Stroke 4.60" X 5.25" Comp. ratio 9:1
Titanium con rods and push rods Sonny Bryant crank
1471 PRO BDS blower- supercharger 30% overdriven/ 19 lbs
boost
Built by: Performance Engine Development Inc. Tacoma, Washington
Performance: twice run on dyno and broke it both times ( > 2500 hp)
1504 hp & 1652 lbs. torque @ 4500 rpm
Transmission: Lenco 3 speed
Drive: Mark Williams modular rear end- gear ratio 4.88
Body: Hadman all steel full funny car chassis 4130 chromoly
This car has never been raced and according to the knowledgeable persons that I have talked to it would require a more up to date front end to consider taking it to the drag strip. In it`s current state it is probably most suitable as a show car and was even driven on the streets in Washington State by the original owner. The professional engine builders that I talked to recommended parting out the Donovan engine, BDS blower , Lenco transmission, the Mark Williams rear end, install a small block and make an awesome street rod. I have not started this engine and I have very limited knowledge of these vehicles other than what I have stated here so I`m unlikely to be able to answer any technical questions. This car is currently in private storage. It can be viewed but not removed from this location until the first week in May.
Buyer pays shipping charges as well as any duty or taxes if applicable. I have been quoted $2000 for shipping from Toronto, Canada to L.A.
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