1951 Ford, called the GT 51, by Bruce Leven, sitting on an Art Morrison chassis
the engine is a 1956 Lincoln 368 cu in
the rims are Halibrand from a 1930s Novi Indycar, the body has been wedge sectioned by five inches up front and two and a half inches in the rear
Seats by Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery in Poulsbo, WA
the gallery from the 2017 Grand National Roadster Show http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2017/02/the-gt-51-much-better-gallery-than-one.html
update June 2017, Hot Rod gave it a feature article: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/bruce-levens-gran-turismo-winning-1951-ford-coupe/
Owner: Bruce Levens
ReplyDeleteVehicle: 1951 Ford
“This car is a masterpiece. More than 10,000 hours went into creating a high-class hot rod with a vintage engine and the feel of a stunning 1950's racing car. Based off of a humble 1951 Ford, this is automotive elevation at its pinnacle.”
Gran Turismo Award winner/ Best Hot Rod.
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