A 1930 Model A in the

heart of the Silicon Valley

 

 

The most unusual car on display at the Silicon Valley Auto Show which was populated by the latest offering from manufacturers was this 1930 Ford Model A built in the “rat rod” style. Owner and builder James Sneed started with a four-door sedan body and converted it to a two-door body before he chopped the top 3 inches.

 

 

 

The car rides down on the ground thanks to a custom frame and air ride suspension system. The car which Sneed calls “Pist’N Broke” is powered by an unusual (but welcome) choice for a hot rodder over the ubiquitous small-block Chevrolet. The car is powered by a Chrysler 440-cubic inch engine connected to a Chrysler 727 automatic transmission.

 

All photos by the author