A striking Ford hot rod, with a custom modernised interior and an uprated powertrain. In the engine bay sits a 302ci Cleveland V8 engine with twin Holley carburettors, driving the rear wheels via a C4 automatic transmission. The vehicle has been with the current owner for the past 11 years, and has done very limited mileage, still presenting in excellent condition throughout. It once formed part of the 100+ car collection of infamous stockbrocker and entrepreneur, Rene Rivkin. This 1934 Ford hot rod features a stunning Roadster body with dickie seat, crafted by the renowned Deuce Customs in Victoria; finished in a stunning Cassis Red over a two-tone Beige and Malt interior. The engine is a 302ci (4.9-litre) Cleveland V8 with twin Holley carburettors sitting atop a tunnel ram, and featuring electronic ignition. The vehicle rides on staggered CSA ‘drag style’ 15-inch alloy wheels. The interior accessories include a Budnik billet steering wheel, billet shift knob, billet door handles and a billet instrument surround with Smiths gauges. The stereo system consists of a Pioneer CD head unit, Kenwood amplifier, Blaupunkt subwoofer and component speakers. The vehicle is supplied with invoices for various maintenance and refurbishment performed on the car. There is no known prior body damage. The Cassis Red paintwork is in great shape. There is some very minor stone chipping on the grille, and small marks on the front right fender and rear bumper. Inside, the vehicle is in wonderful condition, with the two-tone leather interior showing no obvious signs of marks or blemishes – though there are some indentations in the dickie seat leather. The darker Malt upholstery in the door cards and seat centre panels is embossed to give an Ostrich leather effect. There are no known mechanical or electrical faults, and all of the controls and gauges currently work as they should. The most recent roadworthy inspection was performed in 2020, with no warnings or advisories being issued. The most recent service was performed in 2020, with a fluid change and basic maintenance performed. In July 2015, Paul Stewart Automotive renewed the rear spring bushes and front sway bar bushes, replaced two handbrake cables, and fitted a new brake master cylinder and wiper motor. Paul Stewart Automotive carried out a major service in November 2014, with two new head gaskets and machining of the cylinder heads, new spark plugs, replacement throttle cable, and a cooling system service with new radiator hoses and thermostat. Throughout the current owner’s eleven years with the vehicle, a significant amount of money has been spent maintaining it, with works performed by Mark Hastie Automotive, Paul Stewart Automotive Repairs, and Rod Bods in NSW – and the invoices are supplied. Some more recent invoices dating back seven years are shown in the gallery. This 1934 Ford with its Deuce Customs Roadster body is a head-turning hot rod completed in the faithful tradition of the American custom car. It has been very smartly finished in an appealing colour combination, while its characterful Cleveland V8 delivers more than enough power to entertain. Offered for sale in generally excellent condition, it would make for a fantastic weekend cruiser or a great display vehicle at any classic or retro car show. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.