Summary

All-steel, this 'John Otis Sedan' time-capsule-preserved hot rod was built in mid-'50s in Massachusetts. 265ci engine and 3-speed manual transmission. Mechanically restored and road-ready. An award-winner that graced the 1963 cover of Car Craft.

Details

Featured in the May 1959 issue of Rodding and Restyling, this all-steel, time-capsule-preserved hot rod known as the 'John Otis Sedan' was built in Massachusetts in the mid-1950s. It's also been featured in the April 1963 issue of Popular Hot Rodding and on the cover of the August 1963 issue of Car Craft. Although many of the trophies have been lost along the way, those that remain with the car are included in the sale, as are the original cycle fenders seen in some of the period pictures but not currently mounted. Also included are a few of the original magazines in which the sedan was featured. In the last number of years, the car has been extensively mechanically restored and is an excellent and reliable cruiser. Extra care was taken to preserve the patina and originality of this car, so a sympathetic cosmetic restoration was performed where needed. Features include a 1955 Chevrolet 265ci V8 engine, three Rochester 2-barrel carburetors, ported heads, polished Offenhauser intake manifold and a 1939 Ford 3-speed transmission with Lincoln Zephyr gears.