1919 Fronty-ford Paco Speedster/racer on 2040-cars
Austin, Minnesota, United States
Engine:gas
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: White
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Brown
Model: Model T
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: other
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 2,211
Purchased from an estate this 1919 Paco bodied model T Racer is offered for sale. The Paco body was made in Galesberg Ill in 1919. The Paco Speedster all steel bodies were made from 1916 to 1920. Made to be mounted on a Model T frame they were patterned to resemble the Indy racers of the day. This model is equipped with the mechanics seat which was the way Indy cars were built in that era, and were very popular on the dirt tracks until the Forties. This example is powered by the very rare Frontinac conversion of the Ford Model T engine. The Frontinac Engine company of Indianoplis was owned by the Chevrolet Bros and was the leading supplier of engines and conversion for the Indy 500 and other racers in the 1920s. This is a model R head and conversion the very same that won the 1923 Indy 500 and placed 6 through 10 in 1922. This engine conversion included steel balanced crank, Camel water pump, Fully pressurized lube system, distributor,downdraft model OC2 Stromberg carb, Model R overhead valve head and manifolds plus numerous other Frontinac upgrades. These Model R conversions are capable of 4200 rpm and can cruise all day at that level. This one runs flawlessly and is coupled to a modern C4 Ford automatic with a Borg-Warner overdrive making top speed of over 90 MPH. Rear axle is narrrowed model T, brakes are Girling 4 wheel hydraulic. 12 volt system with electric starter Seat cushion is removable with leather patterned closely to the orginal Paco interior. This racer was found in a Southern California salvage yard and has been restored to resemble its appearance as a dirt track racer in the thirties. Street legal with lights and stoplight. Perfect for cruises or even the " Great Race". I just brought the car back from a weekend at the vintage races at Road America and it will supply days of fun for the buyer at the many vintage car races through-out the US. Car is located in Austin Mn and available for inspection anytime during the auction. If unable to inspect the winning bidder, after a $1000. paypal deposit within 24 hours, will have ten days to inspect. If for any reason buyer chooses not to complete purchase, he may "walk-away" and one-half of deposit will be refunded. Any questions please E-Mail or call John @ 507 279 0752.
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