Beach Hop Live Auction

Welcome to the Beach Hop Live Auction 2026.
This vehicle will be auctioned live at the Beach Hop, Whangamata, on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 5:00pm.
For questions, bidding registration (in person, online, or phone), pre-purchase inspections or additional history, photos and videos please visit the Sunday Drive website auctions page or ask a question here.
Reserve price is significantly lower than the listed price
Price guide $40,000 - $60,000


1923 Ford T-Bucket Hot Rod Blown Chrysler Power

If you want a hot rod that turns heads before it even fires up, this wild 1923 T-Bucket delivers in every direction.

Finished in a bold red, white and blue theme with star-spangled side panels, this classic bucket captures the raw spirit of American hot rodding. Sitting low on a traditional T-Bucket chassis with wide rear rubber and an aggressive stance, it looks every bit the part of a show-stopping street rod.

The real theatre sits up front. Power comes from a 360 Chrysler V8 topped with a towering tunnel ram intake and twin 600 Holley carburettors, delivering the kind of visual drama and performance that defines traditional hot rods. The exposed engine bay, polished intake and chrome detailing make this car a magnet for attention wherever it goes.

Backing it up is a Ford 9-inch differential, giving the car the strength and durability needed to handle the V8s power while maintaining the classic hot rod recipe enthusiasts love.

Inside, the cockpit is simple and purposeful with a red upholstered interior, traditional hot rod gauges, and a tall windscreen that keeps the vintage bucket style intact while remaining surprisingly comfortable for cruising.

This T-Bucket is all about fun the sort of car that attracts a crowd at every stop, whether its cruising the strip at Beach Hop, parked at a show, or rumbling through town on a sunny day.

Importantly, it comes freshly issued with a brand-new 12-month WOF and registration, ready for its next owner to jump in and enjoy immediately.

For anyone looking for a true classic hot rod with big personality, this 1923 T-Bucket delivers the look, sound and attitude in spades.