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1956 Ford Victoria True "gasser" on 2040-cars
Year:1956
Mileage:74647
Location:
Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States
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This 1956 Victoria Hot Rod Gasser has been hibernating in storage since 1968! The car was built in the early 1960's, and is a "True Original" Gasser, not just screwed together last month. The car was street raced in Milwaukee on Wisconsin Avenue, and raced at Great Lakes Dragaway from 1961 to 1968, and has been stored since. The car was ran with a 312 Tri-Power and a B&M Hydro-Stick Transmission. When the owner/builder died it was left to his son who had no interest in cars. The 312 and Hyrdo-Stick was out of the car and freshened at the time of the owners death, but stolen from his garage and has never resurfaced. A friend of mine bought the car complete, less engine and transmission, and stored it all of this time. I purchased the car from him, and have a 390 long block, Top-Loader transmission, Mickey Thompson cross ram and valve covers, which ARE INCLUDED in the sale, along with additional parts. The old time "Pie Crust" slicks and Fenton front wheels with the original "Trac-Action F78-15 Front Runner" tires are still in place! The period correct "Rupert" safety belts (Harness) are also in place with July of 1965 dates on them! Truly a very rare original find; there can't be too many left like this. There is so much original "cool stuff" about this time capsule that I will do my best to describe it the best I can.
The Victoria body was originally black and white two-tone, and later got the 1960's "Psychedelic" blue with gold fades. The body appears to be super solid with no visible rot in the floors or body. There has been rockers panels replaced apparently back when the car was painted. The patina is fantastic, but with any 1960's lacquer paint job, it shows cracking and surface rust in areas. The trim is great, especially considering age. The interior has custom GM front and rear seats - 60's correct, with custom door and rear panels; the steel trim was chromed and looks great. The dash is incredible! It has a: Tachometer, Motor Minder, Trans Oil Temp, Battery Voltage, Oil Pressure, Engine Oil Temp, Water Temp, Differential Temp, Cold Tank Temp (I'll get to that in a minute!), and a Shift Light that lights up and says "Let's Make Love"! The carpet is good, I wouldn't change a thing inside. Here is where it gets good. The builder/owner of the car raced it at the track and on the street, so he added some groovy features to make this possible. There is a pump mounted behind the radiator position that pumped transmission and differential oil through the coolers in front! But what gets better is that under the package tray is an ice/water tank that has an electric pump, that, with the flick of a toggle switch, pumped ice cold water through aluminum tubing inside the air cleaner to cool the intake charge when racing! The car also has big fuel line throughout that was apparently cooled by the feature. Looking closely under the hood you will see a fresh air duct installed on the driver's side, just like the factory part on the passenger's side, that used to feed air to the heater motor. Put them both together and run them into an air-cleaner bonnet and you have ram air! Scroll through the pictures and you will see the true "Milwaukee" and "Polish" background the original builder when you read the caption on the core support panel! Just great history in the original 60's "Gasser"! The tow hooks were mandatory and are still in place. The innovative traction devices on the rear of the car are something to behold, along with the mandatory "SOCK IT TO ME" barely visible, painted on the rear end housing. Well that's about all my fingers can type. I want it to be understood that the engine and transmission included with this car ARE NOT installed, and that THE CAR DOES NOT RUN AND DRIVE. It will take mechanical work to make it operational. My son and I Drag Race in a very competitive class, and costs to do so force me to part with this car. This is the one I always wanted, but racing with my son before he is married and becomes a family man is important to me. PLEASE UNDERSTAND the winner of this auction MUST follow payment directions, and the sale must be completed within 7 days of auction end. I have no time or patience for: buyers remorse, you couldn't get a loan, your wife said no, exc.. This auction is a legal binding contract and will be treated as such. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT BEING ABLE TO FINISH THE DEAL DO NOT BID!!! The vehicle and all of its' parts are sold as-is with no warranty. Pre-inspection is encouraged. I cannot control the pictures people paint in their heads, I can only give descriptions and post photographs. This will be a no reserve auction and I reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. Serious offers during the time of the auction will be considered. Thank you for your interest. PAYMENT Buyer must wire or send $1000.00 non-refundable deposit within 24 hours of auction end. THE VEHICLE MUST BE PAID IN FULL WITH 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END. Wire transfer or cash is preferred. If paying with Bank Check, all funds must be cleared before the vehicle and parts are released. Arrangements for pickup after 7 days of auction end can be made, but again, THE VEHICLE MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION END. |
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