1938 Ford Standard Full steel bodied Classic 38

For Sale: Original 1938 All-Steel Bodied Ford V8 – Classic 70s Hot Rod with Chevy Running Gear Engine & Drivetrain

Fitted with a Chevrolet 283 V8, refreshed just 2,000 miles ago

Turbo 350 transmission with approximately 20,000 miles, professionally shift-kitted

Running gear from a 1964 Chevy Impala

Built motor with big-valve, worked heads

New 600 Holley carburetor fitted

Originally stripped in 1978 for panel and paint

While disassembled, Robin Silk (aka "Bones", aka "The Doctor") from So-Cal, USA — a professional auto electrician — carried out significant upgrades:

Electrical rewiring

Engine and transmission updates

Impala part integration

Standard cam mods by Clive (aka "Budget"), improving drivability and fuel efficiency

Recent Mechanical Work (Approx. 6 Years Ago)

Front end and rack & pinion steering fitted, completed by a trusted professional

Extractors and full exhaust system

Brakes replaced all around

Left-side tail light added

Work totaled $10,000

Upholstery by Mark Dunn (1979)

Final paint and undercoat prep by Colin Crump (ex-Wellington)

This is only the second colour the car has ever had — original green

Pinstriping by Scotty Bare

Car was driven on declaration and is currently live in NZTA system on exemption.

A true open-road cruiser — smooth to drive, comfortable over long distances

This is a rare opportunity to own a genuine, all-steel 1938 Ford V8 hot rod with a unique history, tasteful upgrades, and solid mechanicals. With a bit of tidy-up work, this classic will continue to turn heads and deliver smiles for years to come.

An investment you can enjoy — cars like this are meant to be driven, so jump in and drive.

Contact: Brent Pahl 022 011 5212 who is currently the custodian of this classic ford, he is currently and with some speed restoring the vehicle to LTNZ standards, and the new owner will drive away, WOF, Regt and certified.