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| 1930 Ford Custom Hot Rod "Rod-Riguez" |
BARRETT-JACKSON - Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is set to offer an impressive selection of professionally built, custom hot rods during this year’s Las Vegas Auction, June 30-July 2, at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Leading the custom hot rods on the docket is the 1930 Ford Model A hot rod nicknamed "Rod-Riguez" (Lot #780) that was built by renowned Japanese builder Junichi Shimodaira, owner of Paradise Road in Nagoya, Japan.
“Enthusiasts
at every level have a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and creativity
that are poured into these custom hot rods,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of
Barrett-Jackson. “Early customizers like George Barris and Ed Roth inspired an
entire new class of collectible vehicles that have become legendary through
their extremely bold designs. The hot rods crossing our block in Las Vegas are
examples of what happens at the intersection of iconic design, modern
technology and creative genius.”
Built
by famous Japanese builder Junichi Shimodaira and first shown at the 2002
Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan nicknamed
“Rod-Riguez” (Lot #780). Power comes from a stock 1949 V8
Oldsmobile Rocket engine producing 303hp mated to a Hydramatic 4-speed
transmission. It is finished in a custom blend of Candy Copper with pinstriping
by Japanese artist Makoto. It features a custom-made grille, which is Junichi's
trademark, and a fully custom interior with 1960s Tijuana-style cloth bucket
seats.
Regarded
as a founding father of Japan’s lowrider scene, Shimodaira’s “Rod-Riguez”
propelled his shop Paradise Road into an international sensation in 2002.
Blending hot rod, custom and lowrider styling cues, “Rod-Riguez” has become the
definition of a Japanese rod. The build also played a significant role in
helping propel the Japanese Kustom car scene in the early 2000s.
Lot #783 is a 1933 Ford 3-window custom
coupe powered by a new crate ZZ6 405hp engine backed by a 4L60E automatic
transmission. Finished in 2007 Lexus Candy Red and Champagne Gold with
pinstriping by Mitch Kim, the all-steel Ford body features a 3-inch chopped
top, custom rear roll pan and extended running boards. The seats and interior
were custom-built by Jon Lind Interiors, featuring leather and ostrich in
matching Champagne and maroon red.
“As
our bidders have come to expect from Barrett-Jackson, our Las Vegas docket is
going to have something for everyone,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson.
“This includes some of the finest examples of custom hot rods that pay homage
to 1930s-era American cars like the Ford Model A. Our selection will feature
builds that have been touched by the master craftsmen and will be excellent
additions to any collection.”
Originally
built for car shows, Lot #693 is a custom Factory Five kit 1933
Ford 3-Window coupe replica. It is powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote engine with a
Boss 302 air intake mated to a TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Featuring
custom leather interior and suicide doors, the consignor states this hot rod
has only 10 miles on it since the build and has placed in four of five recent
national shows.
A
custom 1932 Ford pickup (Lot #777.1) built by Troy Ladd and his crew
at Hollywood Hot Rods will also cross the block with No Reserve. Powered by its
429ci Jon Kaase Boss Nine V8 engine, this stand-out hot rod sits on a full
custom-built chassis with a custom Moal Coachbuilders suspension and a
stretched wheelbase to accommodate a full-size bed with a custom steel body.
Lot
#662 is a 1932 Ford 5-window coupe
built by Dave Crouse's Custom Auto shop in Loveland, Colorado. It is powered by
a 427/525hp small block Dart engine backed by a TREMEC TKO 600 5-speed manual
transmission. The Avion Caramel leather interior features a stock dashboard
with custom Classic Instruments gauges with the tachometer mounted on the
steering shaft behind the Banjo steering wheel.
Collector
car enthusiasts interested in registering to bid for Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Las
Vegas Auction may do so here. Those interested in being a part
of the auction may consign their collector vehicle here.
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