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Pontiac Custom Convertible, 1940

Pontiac Torpedo I

Pontiac Torpedo I
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Chassis No.: 6HA3901

Auction: Glendale 2021

Auction date: March 20, 2021

Lot No.: F37

$65,000 | High bid

  • Exterior: Green
  • Interior: Green/white
  • Body: Convertible
  • Known as ‘Decadence’
  • Built by renowned customizer Rick Dore
  • Chopped 3 inches, metal lift off Carson top
  • Nosed shaved, molded the stock grille in, rolled the pan below the grille
  • Handmade Frenched headlight rings with spears molded into the tops of the fenders, smoothed and peaked center between the grille
  • Sides shaved and feature molded Zephyr running boards
  • 350 CI V-8 with a Jet Performance automatic transmission
  • Walter Prosper air cleaner
  • Holley carburetor
  • Ron Francis wiring
  • Built flush-mount side skirts
  • Chevrolet rear bumper with Mercury guards
  • LED tail lights sunk into the bumper guards
  • Ron Francis wiring kit
  • Hooker headers and glass pack mufflers
  • Flaming River tilt column
  • Custom mix House of Kolor Candy Green and Gold
  • Air Ride Technologies Pro Ride suspension
  • Thunderbird front seats
  • Custom door panels, console, rear seats and kick panels
  • VIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Known as Decadence, Built By Rick Dore

https://www.mecum.com/lots/453284/1940-pontiac-custom-convertible/


Pontiac Torpedo

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