26 DAYS UNTIL SCOTTSDALE: CODDINGTON CUSTOMS
This 1956 Chevrolet 210 “Junk Yard Dog” is one of more than 140 vehicles from the Ron Pratte Collection crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in January.
Some collectors insist the middle child of Chevrolet’s famous Tri-Five family is the most desirable. It’s not as boxy as the 1955 and doesn’t use the extravagant fins of the ’57. Call it style at its most tasteful.
Built by Boyd’s Garage in 2003, the Junk Yard Dog 1956 Chevy 210 Resto-Mod (Lot #2012) rides with a low and menacing stance. Supported on an Art Morrison chassis, chromed and fully independent suspension components by Kugel utilize front and rear coilovers. Wilwood sourced four-wheel disc brakes generate all the negative G-Force required for a car with this level of performance. The rear units are mounted inboard like an E-type Jaguar, but this particular system delivers the incredible strength of a 9-inch Ford center section in addition to Jag-like sophistication.
Power comes from a GM Ram Jet 502 electronic fuel injection engine. Such classic horsepower levels with state-of-the-science fuel delivery makes for the ultimate muscle car heartbeat. The visual impact of this Ram Jet induction system is stunning thanks to its relatively long-tube high-rise intake runners. Transmitting this kind of energy to the rear wheels is a job given to its Richmond 5-speed with a classic one-to-one fifth gear ratio. A complete McLeod clutch assembly is orchestrated by a Long Industries shifter.
The interior pays respect to the heritage of the car’s Tri-Five family tradition with the expected bench seat and basically stock mirror-reflection dashboard layout. A custom Boyd steering wheel and a modern gauge cluster finish off the dashboard package. Its classic Hot Rod shifter bends perfectly up and around the factory-style bench seat for ease of operation, and that traditional look.
The ’56 Chevrolet 210 “Junk Yard Dog” (Lot # 2012) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Ron Pratte’s prestigious collection of automobilia will kick off the 44th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction beginning Saturday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. and running through Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1 p.m. Pratte’s vehicles first cross the block at 4 p.m. on Tuesday with lot numbers 2000 through 2109 and will continue with lot numbers 2500 through 2530 on Saturday, Jan. 17.
1965 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback
Named “Crazy Horse,” this 1965 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot #2013) by Boyd Coddington was created on the popular “American Hot Rod” Series on Discovery Channel. Only the aftermarket could keep up with Coddington’s imagination as this car showcases many of the most advanced technologies it has to offer.
At the beginning of the design process, the decision was made to use 19th- century Native American war leader, Chief Crazy Horse, as inspiration. Even the special Boyd Yellow paint with silver accent was a favorite war paint combination for this historic Native American. The Ford Mustang’s actual namesake, the P51 Mustang, also had a model named after this influential chief.
A high-horsepower, small block Ford is always a perfect engine for a Mustang that plans to make a statement. This one is 342cid crate engine, meaning it is brand new and built to factory specs. The cast iron block and aluminum GT40 heads are in cahoots with a single plane Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake manifold. This 10:1 compression engine brings 400 horsepower and 390 ft/lbs of torque to the party. Since the Mustang weighs just a little over 2,500 pounds, that party is wild and crazy.
This Mustang’s immaculate black interior looks stock but isn’t. Carbon fiber Ultralite gauges fit in a custom aluminum bezel as so many Coddington cars are apt to have. A similar bezel sits in the middle of the opposite dash pod. The rest of the interior is subtle but special, right down to the feel of the seat covers.
This ’65 Ford Mustang Custom Fastback (Lot # 2013) will cross the auction block in Scottsdale on Tuesday, Jan. 13.