Janis, along with husband Richard are the proud owners of a
stunning 1931 Ford Model-A roadster, a custom street-rod that
went for power and looks over the idea of period authenticity
when it came to restored glory. "You have to know Richard,"
Janis explained. "Shiny and powerful is what he likes."
With a beefy 350 blown Chevy small block, dual Holley carburetors,
and an impressive nitrous system good for an additional 250
hp, the classic roadster is one that is definitely not lacking
for power. Although, as Janis explained, the nitrous system
has yet to be fully tried out. "It's so quick without
the nitrous, with the 700 horse engine and the fact it's so
light to begin with, it just takes off like a bullet,"
she said. "It's under a 10 second car without the nitrous."
Although the horsepower, looks, and top speed times are there,
Janis said the car wouldn't be making any trips to the racetrack
anytime soon. "We happened to be there when another '31
rolled," she explained of the couple's reluctance to
put the car to the limits in competition. "I was just
like 'you're telling me this guy to win a trophy or a few
hundred bucks just wrecked his car?' We won't be doing that.
Just knowing the power is there is enough."
Although competitions are out of the question, Janis did
recount one story where husband Richard was able to put the
pedal to the metal on the streets, albeit with permission.
"They were filming a movie here in town, and a fellow
was supposed to be doing a burnout, and his car was acting
up and the burnout wasn't going well," she explained.
"So, as we were leaving, they said if you want to try
it out, go for it.
"Richard was so excited about this because he had permission
for it. He couldn't believe how straight it was and how it
hooked up so well. He's said he's barely stepped on the gas
and he can't believe how fast it is."
While some in the community may think it to be a waste to
not put such a wicked specimen to its fullest capabilities,
Janis said the couple's philosophy on matters is very simple.
"We didn't spend all this money to take a chance and
wreck it."
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