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The modern drag racing scene brings together several categories ran under different rules, but all of them allow vehicles with just one engine. Yes, very "captain obvious" of me to say that, but there was a time when the NHRA allowed twin- and even quad-engined dragsters. This 1948 Ford hot-rod looks like a cool tribute to that era.
You can find all sorts of strange vehicles for sale nowadays, but this weird contraption takes the cake. Described as a 1948 Ford hot-rod, this thing isn't actually a Ford. Yes, the body is a chopped-off cab from a 1948 Ford pickup, but power comes from a pair of Chevrolet small-block engines.
And that's exactly what makes this hot-rod strange and cool at the same time. While beefed-up V8 engines traditionally power hot-rods, this strange build packs two mills between the cabin and the front axle. The 5.0-liter V8s are couple together and "fire up at the same time," so maybe we can call this oily marriage a 10.0-liter V16?
Unfortunately, there's no info on how the engines were coupled together and how much oomph they send to the rear wheels. But we do know that it mates to a three-speed automatic gearbox and a nine-inch Ford differential.
The chassis' origin is also unknown, as the transverse-mounted leaf spring suspension doesn't look like it came from a 1948 F-Series truck. The front wheels sport disc brakes, an aftermarket addition that should improve stopping power.
The spartan interior is a puzzle of components from other cars, but the biggest issues are the cheap folding seats. There's no rear section, with a bare chassis behind the truck cab holding what seems to be a fuel tank. Needless to say, this rat-rod isn't exactly safe for public roads.
However, the seller states that the vehicle has been "inspected by state police and approved for a street rod plate, but that doesn't mean much in the absence of proper info. The date on the photos suggests that this vehicle might have been listed before.
If you're interested in buying this contraption, it's on sale for $10,000 on Craiglist in Stewartstown, New Hampshire. It is a bit too much for something that's not road- or race-legal, but definitely something you should check out if you're into weird cars.
Tommy Ivo and Grandpa Munster would definitely approve of this type of thing.
And that's exactly what makes this hot-rod strange and cool at the same time. While beefed-up V8 engines traditionally power hot-rods, this strange build packs two mills between the cabin and the front axle. The 5.0-liter V8s are couple together and "fire up at the same time," so maybe we can call this oily marriage a 10.0-liter V16?
Unfortunately, there's no info on how the engines were coupled together and how much oomph they send to the rear wheels. But we do know that it mates to a three-speed automatic gearbox and a nine-inch Ford differential.
The chassis' origin is also unknown, as the transverse-mounted leaf spring suspension doesn't look like it came from a 1948 F-Series truck. The front wheels sport disc brakes, an aftermarket addition that should improve stopping power.
The spartan interior is a puzzle of components from other cars, but the biggest issues are the cheap folding seats. There's no rear section, with a bare chassis behind the truck cab holding what seems to be a fuel tank. Needless to say, this rat-rod isn't exactly safe for public roads.
However, the seller states that the vehicle has been "inspected by state police and approved for a street rod plate, but that doesn't mean much in the absence of proper info. The date on the photos suggests that this vehicle might have been listed before.
If you're interested in buying this contraption, it's on sale for $10,000 on Craiglist in Stewartstown, New Hampshire. It is a bit too much for something that's not road- or race-legal, but definitely something you should check out if you're into weird cars.
Tommy Ivo and Grandpa Munster would definitely approve of this type of thing.
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