A life-long automotive enthusiast, Sterling Shriber remains committed to covering the automotive industry, with a particular interest in topics relating to high performance and racing.

We’ve seen every kind of hot rod when it comes to Model As, but this is a job that stands apart from the others.

This car was listed on Hemmings for auction at a price of $55,900, but this job would hold a candle to even some of the $200,000 specimens out there.

The restorer removed the original 1930s 201 cubic inch I4 and replaced it with a 454 cubic inch big block GM V8, which will deliver in the neighborhood of 450 hp. Particularly eye catching is the Edelbrock street tunnel ram that’s been swapped with the factory intake, graced by two two Holley 600 cfm carburetors that give the rod a mean boost, with the transparent red fuel lines coming up adding a nice touch. The exhaust is short, ending right in front of the cockpit, but it gives a nice style to the car.

A three speed TH400 transmission gives power to a 9 inch Ford rear axle, with an old-school leaf spring suspension and disk brakes on all fours.

The paint job is a classic black, with a bit of accenting done in places. With all of the over the top hot rods going around these days, its’s nice to see someone embracing a more time tested touch. [youtube id=”zszYpKwvUrA” width=”800″ height=”450″]