KEY FACTS An attention-grabbing and evocative ‘T-Bucket’ hot rod, which is offered with substantial history including a highly detailed story of the build.

It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre Rover V8, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission.

First registered in June 1959, this custom hot rod has been with the seller for three years.

It was originally built over the course of seven years and featured on the front cover of Custom Car magazine in April 1990, before it was rebuilt in 2002 following deterioration from lack of use.

The odometer indicates 500 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The ‘T-Bucket’ is one of the most eye-catching and iconic of the classic hot rod styles, and their presence in the UK hot-rodding scene is largely credited to Ed Wimble due to his time in the US working with Dan Woods, who in term was linked to the legendary Ed Roth, and who later worked for ‘Pete & Jakes’, icons of the...