the telephone rod custom hotrod V8 showcar original from the 70s
Make: | Ford |
Model: | Model T |
Type: | telephone |
Year: | 1971 |
Mileage: | 100 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | V8 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | automatic |
Drive side: | middel |
Vehicle Title: | Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed |
Item location: | Großnaundorf, Germany |
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Description of 1971 Ford Model T |
Welcome to this probably unique opportunity. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE This original movie Hot Rod is one of about 50 remaining! This car has a internationally well known story and the lucky buyer gets it fully functional and driveable!
This vehicle is a rare original from the early 1970s. Back than it used to be very famous. Even today everybody wants to take a closer look at it and of course takes a photo if possible. The car brings a very high amount of attention to its owner and his business! It gets you a conversation with anybody you like
In Germany, the Grip Motor – magazin came doing a short report about this car wich was broadcastet 09/27/2015 on RTL 2
Since than a lot happened! The telephone Rod is now driveable! The Engine runs, the transmission works and the stearing works also. Everything is ready to take a stroll in on of the most impressive and crazy vehicles on earth.
„The telephone Rod“ You are bidding on an original custom car from the early 70’s, wich was part of many well known fairs in Canada and Germany. This unique Hot Rod was created in the early 70’s together with other very extravagant vehicle creations by Gerry Nimz in Burlington Canada. Together with Carl Casper, he is one of the most popular showcar- and moviecar-designer oft he 70’s and 80’s.
„The telephone Rod“ was first introduced to the public at the „Canadian International Car Show“ during the late 70’s. It made headlines worldwide with great interest. In the following years the vehicle appeared several times at various exhibitions and events in America. 1981 it was shipped along with other extravagant vehicle creations, with Lufthansa German airlines from Toronto to Dusseldorf. Here it was presented on the „Jochen Rindt Show“ (today’s Essen Motorshow). The Rod was part of the newly introduced „Show Center“, a presentation area for historic cars, design studies and extravagant vehicles.
Many famous people oft he 80’s like Mark Thatcher and Emerson Fittipaldi got themselves photographed with vehicles from the show center.
Mark Thatcher posing with „the telephone Rod“ at the „Jochen Rindt Show“
After the show, a private investor bought many of these spectacular vehicles. So they all disappeared into a very exclusive private collection.
Now, after more than 30years, caused by the dead oft he former buyer, some of these cars are back in the public and are now looking for a new challange. „The telephone Rod“ works!
It is equipped with a hydraulic steering and a hydraulic handbreak. The engine, a GM Bigblock runs and makes a hell of a sound! The Accellerator Pedal is in this case, the dail oft he phone.
You can turn the engine on and go for a drive in a unique car wich will defenitely be the only one of its kind anywere you go.
This vehicle is in addition to a capital cap investment, especially a show vehicle on wich the advertisement for your company will be well perceived. The centerpiece ist he original Canadian phone booth of Northern Electric from the 70’s.
The cabin is in a very good shape and contains a original telephone and phonebook!
For further details you can contact me anytime by phone or email. With this very unusual vehicle you do not only have the opportunity to purchase a unique eye-catching car, but especially a piece of very interesting American and German history of the 70’s and 80’s. Right now the car is exhibited on a private exhibition. After purchasing the seller needs to pay 50% of the buying price. Right than I cancle the exhibition contract wich will need 3 to 4 weeks until i can get the car back. (No worríes it is properly insured) Right after that, the car will be shipped to he adress the buyer gives. (Worldwide) Questions? Please ask! The sale oft he vehicle is from the private sector with no guarantee, warranty or return policy. Each description is subjective, the completness and the content can therefor unfortunately not be guaranteed. Each prospective buyer can visit the vehicle before the auction ends to gain an impression of the car. Pickup for cash is also possible. A50% deposit via bank transfer needs to be made within 10 days after auction. The actual exhibition contract will then be canceled. Shipping will start 3 to 4 weeks afterwards.
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