Mustang Coupe

Make
Ford
Segment
Coupe

Rat rods are an American creation that not everyone gets. Totally their loss. They're low to the ground and look like a smorgasbord of metal and engine bolted to the deteriorating body of an antique car. Old Ford Models As are a common pick. But no matter what, each and every rat rod is completely unique. And, of course, they're loud and obnoxious. This 1927 Essex Rat Rod was made from a custom built chassis and is powered by a straight-six.

It's even got Mustang bucket seats and an Anheuser Busch aluminum beer keg that serves as a gas tank with a skull cap cover. The car was originally owned by a guy who went off to fight in WWII, but sadly never returned. So for years the old Essex sat in the back of a farm, gathering rust. It was rediscovered in 2009 partially submerged in mud, and the transformation into rat rod began shortly thereafter. Its hand-tooled, engineered frame was constructed by a top vintage dragster builder from scratch. Despite its many customized bits, this old rust bucket was never painted. And now it's up for sale on eBay for about $14 k. Only buyers lacking proper ethics need apply.