SOLVED: WTH # 150 - 1923 Ford Model T Track Nose Roadster by John Robinson with Toyota 241 CI Hemi V8

[sixtee5cuda]

For one point, name the builder and engine of this shiny roadster

[sixtee5cuda]

Up!  Expert time

[Zerk]

John Robison's '23 Ford Track T roadster, with a 4.0 litre Toyota Century hemi V8 and original-to-the-engine Borg Warner automatic transmission.

Despite being much smaller, the inspiration from Chrysler's hemi V8s is pretty clear. I suppose if you're going to copy, why not from the best

[sixtee5cuda]

A point goes to Zerk for the correct answer.

Nice little car.

[Zerk]

Thanks for the puzzle. If only it had been an optional engine to order in a long- wheelbase Land Cruiser, instead of the Stovebolt-like inline 6...