For sale: 1934 Chevrolet Sport Roadster - £ 110,000 - Description
1934 Chevrolet Sport Roadster
£ 110 000
Highlights
Imported from Texas in 2018
Preparation cost’s for the 2024 P2P totalling approximately £130k
Many pictures available from when the build was carried out.
Finished 12th overall and 8th in class on P2P 2024
Engine & Gearbox
Inline 6 engine, 4.2L, NOS improved head (prepared by 12bolt Tom).
Tremec 5-speed gearbox.
3-core radiator with electric fan and manual override.
New original gas tank (55L), plus second tank (45L) behind seats.
20L tank on left running board.
20L tank converted to toolbox on right running board,
Chassis & Suspension
Sandblasted, checked and painted chassis.
New improved springs (Chevy truck, front and rear) plus spare main leaf springs mounted with bumpers.
New Spax shocks (front and rear, transverse supported) (spare set included).
Original Chevy rear axle replaced with Ford Mustang axle to accommodate the following benefits; improved braking performance (larger drums),easier access to brake spares, multiple crown wheel ratio options and a limited slip differential.
Cable brakes exchanged for high-performance dual brake system with rear brake adjustment valve.
Body
New headlamps with protective covers (vintage restoration).
Two horns.
Two extra lamps.
Trunk converted to accommodate spares and luggage.
Bonnet with additional top louvres for ventilation.
17″ wire wheels exchanged for standard 16″ steel wheels to maximise tyre compatibility globally.
Adjustable bucket seats.
Complete canvas hood with rear window (two positions).
New side windows.
Complete new electrical system.
Electrical power steering (approved as medically needed, may need to be removed depending on the new owners circumstances).
Two extra side pockets in doors for documents/maps.
Electrical switchboard between seats for easy access.
Cut-off switch on dashboard.
Dashboard fitted with dual Gauge Pilot and Monit system.
Windscreen washing system.
Semi-dismantlable roll-bar.
What do we think?
The car is in excellent mechanical order and has recently undergone further prep work, as well as inspection. However, as with any competition vehicle, potential recommissioning and pre-event fettling should be expected before it embarks on another rally.