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PONTIAC CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE 'DECADENCE', 1940

Pontiac Torpedo I

Pontiac Torpedo I•‌
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$77,000 USD | Sold

This stunning 1940 Pontiac was built by customizer Rick Dore. Known as “Decadence,” this Pontiac hot rod is powered by a 350ci V8 engine mated to a Jet Performance automatic transmission. The engine features a Walter Prosper air cleaner, U.S. Radiator, Cool Flex, Optima battery, polished carburetor, chrome valve covers, a Ron Francis wiring kit, glasspack mufflers. The body was completely overhauled and features several one-off components. The top is chopped 3 inches and features a Carson metal lift-off top. The stock Pontiac Grille was molded in and features frenched headlight rings with spears molded into the tops of the fenders.

The sides of the car were shaved and feature molded Zephyr running boards. Inside, the console, door panels, rear seats and kick panels are all custom-built. While T-Bird front seats wrap around the driver and passenger. The custom House of Kolor paint is a mix of Candy Green and gold. The Pontiac rides on air thanks to an Air Ride Technologies Pro Ride suspension system. The wheels feature Cadillac Sombrero hubcaps clad in Firestone wide whitewall tires.

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale-2020/docket/vehicle/1940-pontiac-custom-convertible-decadence-238560

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282,783 AED

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