It looks like something straight out of The Jetsons, but the 1955 Ford “Beanik” Bubbletop is no computer-generated vehicle. This outstanding looking custom automobile is up for grabs. It started as a 1955 Ford, but now rides on a modified 1988 Lincoln Town Car chassis, and the rear bumper is actually a front bumper taken from a ’58 Cadillac. The car was created by Gary “Chopit” Fioto, as many parts had to be custom fabricated, including the teardrop skirts, pancaked hood and the largest-ever handcrafted Bubbletop roof.
Under the hood is the Chevy 350 (5.7-litre) V8 that is common in custom builds, complete with a six-carb induction system, serpentine belt system, Hedman Hedders, and finned Moon valve covers. The automobile has won numerous prizes, including the ‘George Barris Kustom d’Elegance Award,’ which sounds quite fine indeed. It’s anticipated to sell for between $150,000 and $250,000, but don’t worry, it has air conditioning.
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