If you were a car kid when you were a kid, then there’s every chance that you had little toy cars from Hot Wheels. It is quite possible that they possessed a branded, inimitable crazy design. And if your passion for cars didn’t die out when you grew up, then you probably got your own car or motorcycle. But if that’s the kind of person you are, then you probably have a dream in the form of that fantastic car – which probably intersects with the design of your favorite toy. A dream project, the one you’ll invest your millions in if you win the lottery.
And Comrade Paul Sikora did just that – he built a 1937 Ford that combines beauty, radical design, the power of a real dragster, and the comfort of a street car. I haven’t really seen anything like it so far.
Of course, the first thing that catches your eye when you look at this car is the huge supercharger, which looks like it was removed from those six-second dragsters of the pro mod class. The engine is a large Chevrolet 540 block, with connecting rods and a crankshaft from the famous Lunati and Wiseco pistons. The already mentioned supercharger has really monstrous dimensions – it is 16-71 with a custom air intake and a chrome beetle trap. The whole thing gives an acceleration of 28 psi.
This thing runs on methanol, the ignition system is installed by experts in the field – MSD Ignition – and as a result, more than 2,000 horsepower is obtained under (and above) the hood. This power is taken over by the Jeffco four-speed gearbox with a two-disc clutch. And this thing rides on Weld wheels with Hoosier rubber and four-piston brakes from Wilwood. The unit is mounted on a custom frame from The Race Car Factory, which is certified for 6 seconds by the NHRA.
But the real revelation is that with all this really professional stuff, the car also has an Air Ride suspension, and the cabin has an absolutely working air conditioner, power windows, and, besides, a 1,500-watt Alpine DVD stereo system! This is a really unusual addition to such a project.
In 2007, the car won the award for best design from Hot Wheels – and absolutely deservedly – after which, apparently, it was sold for 125,000 dollars. And, apparently, he’s still riding on roads, and maybe tracks, or, if you’re unlucky, maybe he’s already broken. Anyway, he definitely did not become the king of showrooms, and therefore there are very few photos on the web. But damn, they’re impressive.
Source: http://www.cruisenewsonline.com/1937FordCoupeBlown/1937FordCoupeFeature.html
