1935 Ford Custom

-4.6L V8
-Automatic Transmission
-Lime Gold Over Black Interior
-500 Miles Since Restoration
-Body Sectioned 4 Inches
-Top Chopped 4 Inches
-Body Widened 6 Inches

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“I strive for two things in design: simplicity and clarity. Great design is born of those two things.” – Lindo Leader, graphic designer and creator of the FedEx logo.

Offered here is a fully customized 1935 Ford in Lime Gold metallic. The quality of the restoration and customization work was the result of professionals who shared a vision—not unlike Mr. Leader's cited above—of simplicity and clarity. Creativity expressed by the removal of the unnecessary or visually cluttered in favor of the flow and essence of this classic automobile design. Virtually every cosmetic or mechanical aspect of the car has been dramatically upgraded, yet the effect is one of clean, flowing simplicity. Just 528 miles have been put on the car since its stunning completion.

Outside, the Lime Gold metallic paint (one of the colors Carroll Shelby chose for his Ford creations) was a beautiful choice for the curvaceous '35 Ford body. The paint finish is outstanding—even and perfectly glossy across every body panel. All bodywork was performed to the highest standards, and included sectioning the body by 4 inches, chopping 4 inches off the top, and widening the body by 6 inches. The resulting stance and visual statement is a perfect blend of the customizer's art and the classic '35 Ford body lines. The front grille (re-executed in black), reduced-height windshield, flowing fenders, sloping rear end (with twin exhaust outlets, but no bumper), and black fabric convertible top combine for a true custom statement. Racing-style side mirrors are fitting extensions of the headlight styling. The exquisite overall attention to detail is epitomized by the entire front “face” of the car: beautifully curved fenders, headlights (with LEDs), fully customized grille, small vented amber turn signal lights, and the smooth sloping hood are all “of a piece” in appearance. In the rear, the sloped deck with its single embossed Ford-script logo, is a perfect “ending” to the design statement. Chrome, twisted-six-spoke American Racing® wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich® Radial T/A performance tires. Top up, or top down, the car's presence is undeniable.

The interior—all in black—has been updated in every respect, yet still manages a design-connection to the exterior bodywork. Well-bolstered, low-back front buckets and a fold-down rear bench seat are upholstered in fresh black leather in a square-pattern design. Door trim uses the same material but includes pleated inserts and a beguiling, curved trim piece. Cabin carpeting is black. A designer-original, Ford-branded steering wheel frames a beautifully simple black-leather-covered dashboard. Five chrome-trimmed, oval, blue-digital-illuminated instruments face the driver. The center stack includes control levers for the well-integrated Vintage Air® system as well as JVC® audio head unit. The full console hosts the shifter for the automatic transmission, covered cupholders, and storage.

The custom look extends to the perfectly clean engine bay where the Ford 4.6-liter V8 breathes through a forward-located air cleaner assembly. Custom covers for the “Powered by Ford” engine and its intake system are body-color-matching panels. Viewed from below, the chassis and power-delivery components are perfectly aligned and of course, with just 528 miles, clean and undamaged. Full-length dual exhaust and suspension components are focal points in addition to the overall organization of all components.

While the more than 140 high-definition photographs and the short walk-around-and-startup video available on the GarageKeptMotors website showcase this customized '35 Ford in detail from every angle, including from below, we expect and encourage in-person inspections at our Grand Rapids, Michigan showroom. Please call to arrange an appointment in advance as our showroom is not open to the public. And feel free to get in touch anytime by phone or email if you have questions.

Another truth about great design is that it always draws attention and admiration. The next owner of this truly stunning Lime Green '35 Ford should expect plenty of both, wherever the car travels.