This 1953 Devin-bodied special (chassis E2SAL837R) was reportedly put together in California many years ago and remains unrestored. Starting in 1956 with a 1953 Jowett Jupiter, that donor car’s unusual flat-four was swapped out for an AC six and again for a Ford four by the 1970’s. Devins can look great, and though rough this one still looks to have potential. Find it here on eBay in Tampa, Florida with reserve not met. Special thanks to BaT reader Kyle K. for this submission.

Bill Devin started out as a racer, but for a time he was the largest producer of fiberglass bodies adaptable for a variety of chassis and engines. With the factory at one point churning out up to 100 bodies a day, interesting cars like the one seen here still pop up from time to time.

Devin bodied cars rarely display a bad line. Note the fuel filler, the side exhaust and Jowett wheels, as well as the interesting collection of vehicles in the background.

The front-hinged one-piece nose provides great access and the driver’s door eases entry–there’s no opening on the right side.

The car is thought to have been originally powered by an AC “2 liter six cylinder engine,” but a Ford OHC four cylinder (probably a 2.0 liter Pinto) is now in place and comes backed by a mystery manual transmission. It’d be good to plan on going through everything since the engine and transmission are “untested.”

The interior is definitely rough as well, but gauges look good and the old Mazda steering wheel would make a nice garage wall piece. Picture it with low-back period race buckets, a flat-spoke wheel, marine-grade vinyl and maybe even some tartan upholstery inserts.

No details are provided, but this photo appears to show the original owner/builder with his son. Notice how small the car is relative to the Oldsmobile in the driveway.