This interesting and, for the guys outside the US, uncanny contraption was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and rolled out the doors of the Kick Ass Rod Shop. Maybe seeing it from a bigger distance will trick you into believing you're looking at a casual hotrod, but a closer inspection will put a pleasantly surprised smile on your face.
Say hello to the '32 Harley Streetster, a machine that comes with a huge head-turning factor. According to Kick Ass Rod Shop, this contraption is also a ton of fun to drive/ride, even if to some it may look a bit iffy.
'32 Ford Roadster body style and 80 mph estimated top speed
The '32 Harley Streetster is based on a '32 Ford Roadster body, and the fairing is crafted from a lightweight composite material, with a 7 cu ft (198 liters) trunk and a 12 gallon (45.5 liters) fuel tank. The fuel economy is 45-50 mpg (5.6-6.1 l/100km), and this means real business if you plan to go cruising for more than an afternoon.
Kick Ass Rod Shop uses a planetary gear reverse system for the Streetster, and a foot clutch for the 5-speed H-D transmission, along with a rack and pinion steering system. The manufacturer says that the Streetster can do around 80 mph (129 km/h) and this may just do for winding countryside roads.
The seats can receive ostrich or alligator covers, and five colors are available for now. Kick Ass Rod Shop plans longer bodies, custom wheels and more options to choose from. As far as we know, the engine appears to be an 1200 H-D Sportster.
Price and availability should be discussed with Kick Ass Rod Shop directly, and if you're a bigger guy, measuring how wide you are when seated would also be a wise thing to do.
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