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This near stock example is another classic barn find, and more indicative of what your grandparents could actually buy (or what you were shopping for if you’re a young Mike Kojima picking up his first car).
This final 1930 roadster was originally a vintage hotrod just like the first car in this group, however if you look closely you will see lots of modern speed parts, such as track rods, a moon tank up front, and a lightweight front axle. The engine also appears to be recently rebuilt (no doubt with some go fast goodies tucked under those finned Offenhauser valve covers). If that name sounds familiar they built the most successful engine in Indy 500 history, winning nearly a third of every Indy 500 ever run.
Another 1930 Ford, completely different style. This one is so low the steering box is nearly dragging on the ground! It’s too bad this one doesn’t have fenders, or it would be putting Hellaflush fanbois to some serious shame. This rod is Oldsmobile Rocket V8 powered.
And now for something completely different. This 1973 Fiat 850 Spyder is one odd little car. Powered by an absolutely tiny 843 cc four cylinder engine plopped behind the rear axle, this was Fiat's answer to the Porsche 914. Speaking of the 914, the owner of this Fiat also had a very clean '73 914. I commented to the owner he had odd, but great taste in cars.
Methinks that air cleaner has more volume than the entire engine. Check the vanity tag. Sounds like this owner has heard the joke.
Want more quirkiness? How about a 1965 Volvo 544? The theme for Hagley this year was “family cars.” Most of the cars on display were big American wagons, but this 544 was also included in that display. You would need one tiny family to fit into this car!
