1938 Ford Chopped Kustom Convertible

 

Super Iconic 1938 Ford Chopped Kustom Convertible

 

Experience the epitome of automotive craftsmanship with this never-before-sold publicly 1938 Ford Chopped Kustom Convertible.

THE KOZERA 38

Featuring a full TCI chassis with AccuAir self-leveling air ride system, this masterpiece combines classic aesthetics with modern engineering mustang 2 independent front end , followed with a parallel leaf ford rearend. With programmable accuair air ride management system ….Drive this car at 95mph 1” off the ground. Just hoping the very rare Duvall swirl hubcaps don’t come flying off!!! Suspension has plenty enough travel to lay on the ground ….to high enough to clear speed bumps and load in trailers.

Under the hood roars a 350TPI motor mated to a 700R automatic transmission, delivering a seamless driving experience. No detail is spared, with AC and heater functioning flawlessly as designed.

Renowned artisans have left their mark on this RUST free beauty. Cole Foster handcrafted a 1946 Lincoln dash to match up with early split Lincoln zephyr bumpers…while the interior bears the signature touch of legendary designer Jimmy Z, with a very art deco style of classy timelessness. Tom Sewell's masterful handiwork is evident in the perfectly chopped convertible top, ensuring an unparalleled aesthetic. Fold the top down for those cool sumner night cruising the ocean coast.. or keep the top up for that ultimate elegant look pulling up to the red carpet…Clark gable style.

This convertible is not just a showpiece—it's a real deal, complete with a rumble seat for an authentic vintage feel. Cruise in style while enjoying modern convenience with the newer style $10k Bluetooth sound system

Awards adorn its history, with accolades bestowed upon it at every show it's graced. Undoubtedly, one of the most coveted kustom cars on the planet. Started its life in the Kozera family name for generations to be acquired privately many years ago. The car has been dubbed The Kozera 38. This 1938 Ford Convertible has been on display all over the USA for car events, movie debuts, music videos… she is more of a celebrity than car!!! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of automotive history. I’m NOT looking for any TRADES. I’m down sizing the car collection. Sold in as is condition, no warranties so ask questions and come drive the car. I CANT BELIEVE I’m even selling her. But I can’t take all of them with me and it’s time for someone to take her into the next stages of her life besides locked up in garage sitting collecting dust.

I can email , texts more videos , pics. Just ask. She’s not going to be CHEAP!!!! But her reserve doesn’t even come close to what it cost to build such a beautiful piece of rolling art!!!!

Check out a link YouTube video or search “Known 1938 Ford Kustom” in YouTube.

https://youtu.be/8Q8af2Pj6P8?feature=shared

 

1936 Ford roadster

 

This 1936 Ford roadster is a beautiful and great running car, so many details have been made to car you would be better off calling me and letting me explain in detail what all has been done

The pictures don’t do this beautiful car justice it’s a great looking car and has zero issues

Original flathead motor

All new wiring and swapped to 12 volt

 55K 

 

The Lee Pratt ’40

 

Well, I’m back… Sort of. Back pecking away at this damned keyboard anyhow. In all honesty though, my mind isn’t here with me. It’s still lost. I don’t know where I am or what I’m doing and no real idea of whether or not I’ll ever be “found” again. And for that matter, no clue at all if I can actually write given the circumstances.

I tried to fake it. I tried to write as if everything was fine – as if I hadn’t lost my best friend two weeks ago. I failed miserably. I’ve never been good at faking anything.

Anyhow… In an effort to get out of the house and feel “normal” for a few hours, I called up Lee Pratt last night and asked if he wanted to complete the trifecta of features (Shoebox Ford – ’58 Chevrolet) we started before my life got tossed upside down. He agreed and Tardel and I headed over to the Pratt Estate an hour or so before the sun set.

Originally I had planned to shoot the car in my standard setting, but the sun was getting low and I wasn’t sure we could make it there on time. So, we decided in haste that it would be a good idea to break into the property that houses Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza instead. I’ve never been all that good at breaking the law unscathed, so I wasn’t surprised at all when we were busted by management just as soon as we pulled up. Literally. But to my surprise, the fellas that make some of the best damned pizza in Texas rolled out the red carpet for us and allowed us to shoot on the grounds all night long. Hell, they even served us craft beer while we worked.

A number of years ago, I drove my ’38 coupe out to a Goodguys show in Del Mar, California. As I pulled up to register for the event, I saw Lee’s freshly built ’40 sitting in the parking lot. In a mad rush, I pulled my car up along side the golden beaut and took a bunch of pictures like a teenage girl would take selfies if she ran into her favorite pop star. I was giddy as all hell.

Some twenty years later and Lee is now a good pal as well as my neighbor. And his ’40 is even cooler than it was all those years ago. It’s got miles on it. It’s lived. And it has those signs of life all over it – some paint is cracking, some is fading, and there is a chip here and there. It’s not a “beater” mind you, not by a long shot, but it looks and feels well loved and driven. When the car was fresh, it was formal and perfect and… almost untouchable. After thousands of loving miles, it’s now a casual hot rod.

And casual hot rods are my thing. I mentioned a few weeks ago that this ’40 is my favorite car in Lee’s stable. It might be my favorite ’40 all together.

Like Lee does with all his cars, he started with a specific time period in mind (I’m thinking mid to late 1950’s on this one) and then built to that period without any compromises at all. From the chrome fender welting to the detailed dual four ingesting and Duntov promoting small block – everything just fits as it should. You won’t find an oversight or a “fuck it, this will do” anywhere on the car.

You also won’t find anything that says, “hey, look at me!” on the car. And ultimately, I think that’s what draws me so much to this little coupe. At one time, it was a show stopper featured in about every magazine and talked about by just about every blowhard in the industry, but Lee doesn’t have an ego. He didn’t let all of that noise get in his way of driving the shit out of this thing. And it’s because of that, that the car was able to age so gracefully.

This, my friends, is the perfect casual hot rod:

But lets get down to brass tacks here gentlemen. Let’s take a look at Lee Pratt’s ’40 Ford.

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