Graham Howe's 1931 A Ford Roadster


This Roadster was originally built by Sydney rodder Ross Roberts during the late 60s and
early 70s and was finished in 1973. After driving the car for a while it was sold and went
through various owners including Ray Ellis from the south coast area and ending up in
Canberra under the ownership of Mark Saunders who after a little while sold it to Graham
Howe who has now owned it for about 3 years and is improving the car at this time.

Specifications 1973

Engine:                                283 cu in Chevy V8  with 6 Stromberg 97's on Offenhauser manifold
Transmission:                     1937 Cadillac 3 speed Manual
Differential:                        4.11 ratio  1948 Ford 
Front Suspension:              1934 Ford I beam with transverse leaf spring, hairpin radius rods
Steering:                             Morris Minor Rack & Pinion
Rear Suspension:               Transverse Leaf spring
Body:                                  1931 Model A Ford roadster channeled
Chassis:                              1934 Ford shortened 6"and  stepped down 6"
Brakes:                               1948 Ford Mercury drums front & rear
Wheels:                               Cragar 5 spoke S/S Mag wheels
Other Modifications:          Night Mist light blue paint, pleated black upholstery
                                             1962 Morris wipers, Cragar steering wheel 1