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Dealer Info
tel: 704-788-2765Auto Barn Classic Cars
320 Sign Drive NW
Suite 100
Concord NC, 28027
Bonneville Salt Flats Record Breaker Classic Street Roadster
STK 3399 1929 Ford Roadster Highboy
This 1929 Ford roadster has a story to tell. After spending a few decades in a West Virginia barn, the roadster was resurrected in 1982 and spent the next six years cruising around Fairmont, WV powered by a Chevy small-block. In 1987 the owner/builder, Joe Law, drove the Ford cross-country to the Bonneville Salt Flats and picked up the racing bug. The roadster returned to the flats on a trailer in 1988 with a blown small-block and ran a 201.7 average against the record of 209.3. This roadster was for real. After upgrading to a blown 370ci de-stroked big-block, Law ran the roadster again in '89 and '90, honing the process and improving each year. Speed Week 1991 was the culmination of Law's efforts. With the blown, twin-turbo 'Rat' said to be pushing 1,420hp, the roadster posted 248/240mph runs and the 244.230 mph average was a new C/BSTR record - on gas. Done. Worth noting, Joe Law's C/BSTR (C-class/blown street roadster) record stood until last year, October 2021.
This 'retired' Ford roadster has the roots of a Bonneville record-holder, but is now a refined street machine. If you want a classic street roadster with a racing heritage, this is your car. The big-block has been replaced with a Chevy 355ci small-block that is totally built - .030 over, TRW 7.80 pistons, ported heads and Engle hydraulic cam. A GMC 6-71 supercharger compresses air/fuel delivered by dual Edelbrock 550cfm carburetors that are fed by an electric fuel pump. Custom full tube headers w/cutouts route exhaust through a free flowing system and cooling comes from a large-core radiator w/electric fan. The small-block is backed by a two-speed PowerGlide automatic and Frankland Racing quick-change differential that utilizes a Detroit Locker w/4.86:1 ring/pinion and 26/15 spur gears that yield a final ratio of 2.80:1. The 1932 Ford frame has been boxed and reinforced. Front suspension utilizes a chromed 4” dropped axle w/transverse leaf spring, radius arms, '40 Ford spindles and HD shocks. The rear rides on a mult-link suspension and coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from manual disc/drum brakes and the fuel tank holds 40 gallons.
The roadster body has been carefully maintained and the DuPont Imron Firethorn Red finish w/vinyl racing accent trim is in very good condition. (All vinyl trim, except the Rabbit, is removable.) A '32 grill shell has been installed and custom louvers have been cut into the hood and trunk - perfect for this street roadster. Steel wheels with period-correct 'Moon' disc hubcaps mount BFGoodrich performance radials. The Robert McCarter interior is first-class with high-grade Burgundy vinyl upholstery, nice carpeting, Stewart Warner gauges, custom Bonneville dash plaque and dual chrome mirrors. A custom, removable black fabric top fits perfectly and the rear luggage compartment is finished and fully carpeted. There is documentation, photos and magazines included with the car. The builders of this amazing street rod left nothing to chance and you will be proud to drive this beautiful machine to your next cruise-in. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
1929 Ford Roadster Highboy
Description
Bonneville Salt Flats Record Breaker
Classic Street Roadster
STK 3399 1929 Ford Roadster Highboy
This 1929 Ford roadster has a story to tell. After spending a few decades in a West Virginia barn, the roadster was resurrected in 1982 and spent the next six years cruising around Fairmont, WV powered by a Chevy small-block. In 1987 the owner/builder, Joe Law, drove the Ford cross-country to the Bonneville Salt Flats and picked up the racing bug. The roadster returned to the flats on a trailer in 1988 with a blown small-block and ran a 201.7 average against the record of 209.3. This roadster was for real. After upgrading to a blown 370ci de-stroked big-block, Law ran the roadster again in '89 and '90, honing the process and improving each year. Speed Week 1991 was the culmination of Law's efforts. With the blown, twin-turbo 'Rat' said to be pushing 1,420hp, the roadster posted 248/240mph runs and the 244.230 mph average was a new C/BSTR record - on gas. Done. Worth noting, Joe Law's C/BSTR (C-class/blown street roadster) record stood until last year, October 2021.
This 'retired' Ford roadster has the roots of a Bonneville record-holder, but is now a refined street machine. If you want a classic street roadster with a racing heritage, this is your car. The big-block has been replaced with a Chevy 355ci small-block that is totally built - .030 over, TRW 7.80 pistons, ported heads and Engle hydraulic cam. A GMC 6-71 supercharger compresses air/fuel delivered by dual Edelbrock 550cfm carburetors that are fed by an electric fuel pump. Custom full tube headers w/cutouts route exhaust through a free flowing system and cooling comes from a large-core radiator w/electric fan. The small-block is backed by a two-speed PowerGlide automatic and Frankland Racing quick-change differential that utilizes a Detroit Locker w/4.86:1 ring/pinion and 26/15 spur gears that yield a final ratio of 2.80:1. The 1932 Ford frame has been boxed and reinforced. Front suspension utilizes a chromed 4” dropped axle w/transverse leaf spring, radius arms, '40 Ford spindles and HD shocks. The rear rides on a mult-link suspension and coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from manual disc/drum brakes and the fuel tank holds 40 gallons.
The roadster body has been carefully maintained and the DuPont Imron Firethorn Red finish w/vinyl racing accent trim is in very good condition. (All vinyl trim, except the Rabbit, is removable.) A '32 grill shell has been installed and custom louvers have been cut into the hood and trunk - perfect for this street roadster. Steel wheels with period-correct 'Moon' disc hubcaps mount BFGoodrich performance radials. The Robert McCarter interior is first-class with high-grade Burgundy vinyl upholstery, nice carpeting, Stewart Warner gauges, custom Bonneville dash plaque and dual chrome mirrors. A custom, removable black fabric top fits perfectly and the rear luggage compartment is finished and fully carpeted. There is documentation, photos and magazines included with the car. The builders of this amazing street rod left nothing to chance and you will be proud to drive this beautiful machine to your next cruise-in. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
Vehicle Specs
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350ci
Body
- Body Color
- Burgundy
- Body Style
- Roadster
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1929
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Roadster
- Miles
- 5,699
Interior
- Interior Color
- Burgundy
- Seating Type
- Bench
- Seat Material
- Vinyl
- Center Console
- No
Options
Disclaimer
AutoBarn Classic Cars is a consignment dealership; therefore, we sell cars that are not new and have surpassed their normal life expectancy. For this reason, the vehicles AutoBarn Classic Cars sells often require greater maintenance and repair. The majority of these vehicles are considered classics or antiques, meaning they are older vehicles with sometimes dated automotive technology. Although AutoBarn Classic Cars does perform a visual and safety inspection of the vehicle upon arrival, we can make no warranty, guarantee or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, or reliability of information we are provided by the owner. We sell our vehicles AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed, written or implied. Any representations or descriptions are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. All sales are final.
We perform an extensive visual inspection on all vehicles we represent, but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore, it is always possible there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent.
AutoBarn Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) to convey information about the vehicles we list for sale. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any representation as to the condition and/or the value of any vehicle. AutoBarn Classic Cars cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentations, omissions, or errors based on information provided by the owner(s). Please note the example of a vehicle described as matching numbers, complete restoration, or original mileage has been provided to AutoBarn Classic Cars by the owner(s) and has not been verified by AutoBarn Classic Cars. Any potential buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own prior to purchasing the vehicle.
Potential buyers are aware it is his/hers/their responsibility to either inspect personally or secure a third-party to inspect any vehicle the buyer intends to purchase or rely on the buyers own personal inspection, knowledge & judgement prior to the deal, purchase or close of any purchase.
AutoBarn Classic Cars will make reasonable efforts to disclose any known defects associated with each vehicle prior to the close of the sale at the buyer’s request.
AutoBarn Classic Cars is not liable and does not assume any responsibly to any damage or repair regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. No allowance will be made due to any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, damage or defect to any vehicle.
Our preferred and most secure form of payment is a bank wire transfer. We do accept checks but note that any form of a check will have a minimum hold of two business days up to 4 business days until the funds have cleared. This includes cashier's checks, certified checks, or bank checks of any kind. We cannot accept any credit card as payment or partial payment for a vehicle under any circumstance. Credit card transactions are ONLY accepted for the $500 deposit to hold the vehicle for 7 days while awaiting full payment.
Typographical errors do happen. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any such errors in the description or list price for any vehicle.
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Auto Barn Classic Cars
Classic Cars Sales & Consignment
Description
Bonneville Salt Flats Record Breaker
Classic Street Roadster
STK 3399 1929 Ford Roadster Highboy
This 1929 Ford roadster has a story to tell. After spending a few decades in a West Virginia barn, the roadster was resurrected in 1982 and spent the next six years cruising around Fairmont, WV powered by a Chevy small-block. In 1987 the owner/builder, Joe Law, drove the Ford cross-country to the Bonneville Salt Flats and picked up the racing bug. The roadster returned to the flats on a trailer in 1988 with a blown small-block and ran a 201.7 average against the record of 209.3. This roadster was for real. After upgrading to a blown 370ci de-stroked big-block, Law ran the roadster again in '89 and '90, honing the process and improving each year. Speed Week 1991 was the culmination of Law's efforts. With the blown, twin-turbo 'Rat' said to be pushing 1,420hp, the roadster posted 248/240mph runs and the 244.230 mph average was a new C/BSTR record - on gas. Done. Worth noting, Joe Law's C/BSTR (C-class/blown street roadster) record stood until last year, October 2021.
This 'retired' Ford roadster has the roots of a Bonneville record-holder, but is now a refined street machine. If you want a classic street roadster with a racing heritage, this is your car. The big-block has been replaced with a Chevy 355ci small-block that is totally built - .030 over, TRW 7.80 pistons, ported heads and Engle hydraulic cam. A GMC 6-71 supercharger compresses air/fuel delivered by dual Edelbrock 550cfm carburetors that are fed by an electric fuel pump. Custom full tube headers w/cutouts route exhaust through a free flowing system and cooling comes from a large-core radiator w/electric fan. The small-block is backed by a two-speed PowerGlide automatic and Frankland Racing quick-change differential that utilizes a Detroit Locker w/4.86:1 ring/pinion and 26/15 spur gears that yield a final ratio of 2.80:1. The 1932 Ford frame has been boxed and reinforced. Front suspension utilizes a chromed 4” dropped axle w/transverse leaf spring, radius arms, '40 Ford spindles and HD shocks. The rear rides on a mult-link suspension and coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from manual disc/drum brakes and the fuel tank holds 40 gallons.
The roadster body has been carefully maintained and the DuPont Imron Firethorn Red finish w/vinyl racing accent trim is in very good condition. (All vinyl trim, except the Rabbit, is removable.) A '32 grill shell has been installed and custom louvers have been cut into the hood and trunk - perfect for this street roadster. Steel wheels with period-correct 'Moon' disc hubcaps mount BFGoodrich performance radials. The Robert McCarter interior is first-class with high-grade Burgundy vinyl upholstery, nice carpeting, Stewart Warner gauges, custom Bonneville dash plaque and dual chrome mirrors. A custom, removable black fabric top fits perfectly and the rear luggage compartment is finished and fully carpeted. There is documentation, photos and magazines included with the car. The builders of this amazing street rod left nothing to chance and you will be proud to drive this beautiful machine to your next cruise-in. ALL VEHICLES SOLD “AS IS”.
Vehicle Specs
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 350ci
Body
- Body Color
- Burgundy
- Body Style
- Roadster
- Doors
- 2
Basic
- Year
- 1929
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Roadster
- Miles
- 5,699
Interior
- Interior Color
- Burgundy
- Seating Type
- Bench
- Seat Material
- Vinyl
- Center Console
- No
Options
Disclaimer
AutoBarn Classic Cars is a consignment dealership; therefore, we sell cars that are not new and have surpassed their normal life expectancy. For this reason, the vehicles AutoBarn Classic Cars sells often require greater maintenance and repair. The majority of these vehicles are considered classics or antiques, meaning they are older vehicles with sometimes dated automotive technology. Although AutoBarn Classic Cars does perform a visual and safety inspection of the vehicle upon arrival, we can make no warranty, guarantee or representation regarding the accuracy, truth, or reliability of information we are provided by the owner. We sell our vehicles AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties expressed, written or implied. Any representations or descriptions are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. All sales are final.
We perform an extensive visual inspection on all vehicles we represent, but we do not disassemble vehicles or components for inspection purposes and therefore, it is always possible there is hidden damage that is not readily apparent.
AutoBarn Classic Cars relies on the owner(s) to convey information about the vehicles we list for sale. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any representation as to the condition and/or the value of any vehicle. AutoBarn Classic Cars cannot be held responsible for any misrepresentations, omissions, or errors based on information provided by the owner(s). Please note the example of a vehicle described as matching numbers, complete restoration, or original mileage has been provided to AutoBarn Classic Cars by the owner(s) and has not been verified by AutoBarn Classic Cars. Any potential buyer is encouraged to verify this information on their own prior to purchasing the vehicle.
Potential buyers are aware it is his/hers/their responsibility to either inspect personally or secure a third-party to inspect any vehicle the buyer intends to purchase or rely on the buyers own personal inspection, knowledge & judgement prior to the deal, purchase or close of any purchase.
AutoBarn Classic Cars will make reasonable efforts to disclose any known defects associated with each vehicle prior to the close of the sale at the buyer’s request.
AutoBarn Classic Cars is not liable and does not assume any responsibly to any damage or repair regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. No allowance will be made due to any omission, error, inaccurate representation, imperfection, damage or defect to any vehicle.
Our preferred and most secure form of payment is a bank wire transfer. We do accept checks but note that any form of a check will have a minimum hold of two business days up to 4 business days until the funds have cleared. This includes cashier's checks, certified checks, or bank checks of any kind. We cannot accept any credit card as payment or partial payment for a vehicle under any circumstance. Credit card transactions are ONLY accepted for the $500 deposit to hold the vehicle for 7 days while awaiting full payment.
Typographical errors do happen. AutoBarn Classic Cars is not responsible for any such errors in the description or list price for any vehicle.
