2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1932 Ford 'Mitchell Auto Co. Special' Roadster
From the Mitchell Rasansky Collection
Estimate
$250,000 - $350,000
Chassis
18-176144
Engine
99A-217466
Car Highlights
Period Race History at Daytona and Bonneville in 1951 and 1952
Single Ownership Spanning over 60 Years
Flathead V-8 Constructed by Legendary Engine Builder Vern Tardel
Campaigned Extensively Throughout the 1950s and Early 1960s
Beautifully Restored to Its Original Race-Ready Configuration
Displayed at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®
Technical Specs
286 CID Flathead V-8 Engine
Four Stromberg 97 Carburetors
Estimated 140+ BHP at 4,200 RPM
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
2-Wheel Hydraulic Rear Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Transverse Leaf Springs and Tubular Shocks
Rear Halibrand Quick Change Axle with Transverse Leaf-Spring Suspension