Instead of building cars on spec, these builders have a line of customers waiting for their latest creations, regardless of what the price might be. The market for super rods is just beginning to develop, especially for cars with a connection to well-known builders such as Troy Trepanier, Pete Chapouris, Rob Ida, Roy Brizio and Boyd Coddington. Ford SVO, GM Performance, Chrysler and Summit Racing have helped ensure the drivability of the finished products. Rad Rods by Troy builds street rods that combine the reliability and performance of a new car with the heart and soul of an old car.īig wheels, big brakes, superchargers, turbochargers and intercooled EFI motors are all part of the typical Rad Rod custom. Intruder represents the direction super rods have taken in the last several years. Intruder, offered without reserve, sold for $130,680 including buyer’s premium at the Barret-Jackson Scottsdale sale, held January 19, 2002. Without question, this car is an uncompromising statement of the current state of the art in super rods. Finished in PPG's burnt orange and champagne, the creature comforts of Intruder's interior are first class, providing a high level of comfort for those long days of power hot-rod touring. Stopping power comes from Baer Racing, with 13½-inch rotors and four-piston calipers up front, and 14-inch rotors with four-piston calipers at the rear. A special Summit Racing bell housing links the engine to a Borg-Warner six-speed transmission and Centerforce clutch. A custom-mounted supercharger boosts output to 510 horsepower and 450 pounds of torque. Ford Racing engine with aluminum heads, a trick-flow fuel injection manifold and custom valve covers. As you would expect from a modern super rod, the sleek Intruder is stuffed with performance components, developed by Summit Racing. By any standards, this mission was accomplished. The goal for Rad Rides, the builders of Intruder, was to set new standards in style and performance, as part of bringing the new generation of super rods to a higher level. Six days and 2,900 cross-country miles later, on the Hot Rod Power Tour, Intruder had performed flawlessly, and even returned 20 miles per gallon. Created by Troy Trepanier, Intruder came out of the box in San Bernardino, California, with three miles showing on the odometer.
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