2025 |
Amelia Island Auctions1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe
From The Ken Roath Collection
SOLD $168,000
Estimate
$150,000 - $200,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
181149169
Car Highlights
Restoration Overseen by Famed Hot Rod Builder Donnie Raiskup in the Shop of John Siroonian
Equipped with Numerous Irreplaceable Period-Performance Components
Never Before Entered in Hot Rod Competitions or Exhibitions
Interior Hand Trimmed by Sid Chavers
Part of The Ken Roath Collection for More than 16 Years
Technical Specs
284 CID OHV V-8 Engine
Twin Stromberg 97 Carburetors
S.Co.T. Positive-Displacement Supercharger
330 BHP at 4,200 RPM
4-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Kinmont Disc Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Telescopic Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Transverse Semi-Elliptical Leaf Spring
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that the chassis number in the printed catalogue and the title VIN contain a typographical error; the correct chassis number for this vehicle is 181149169.
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This 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe was acquired by Ken Roath in April 2008 as an unmodified car, and over a three-year period it was restored in the style of a period hot rod from the 1950s. This work was carried out by renowned hot rod builder Donnie Raiskup of Fresno, California. Raiskup is also known to have built prolific Ferrari collector John Siroonian’s award-winning hot rods, one of which won the Grand National Roadster Show “AMBR” Award for America’s Most Beautiful Roadster.
The Ardun-headed 284 cid Ford engine powering the coupe was assembled by H&H Flatheads of La Crescenta, California. It is equipped with original Ardun heads marked “Made in England,” which are believed to have been previously installed on an Allard. Other rare equipment includes an original S.Co.T. positive-displacement supercharger, twin Stromberg 97 carburetors, and an original Offenhauser beehive oil filter housing. This configuration produces an impressive 330 hp according to test sheets on file.
This 3-Window Coupe is also equipped with Halibrand “Culver City” magnesium wheels and quick-change rear axle as well as Kinmont aviation disc brakes. Cosmetically, the body has a 2” chop and is equipped with a 1941 Ford dashboard. A tan leather interior handcrafted by Sid Chavers complements the car’s dark brown exterior. Built with period and new old stock components of the highest quality and having never been shown, this Ford offers collectors a plethora of exhibition opportunities.
