1928 Ford Model A Steam-Powered Boattail Roadster by Wafflemaster
A unique custom steam-powered roadster featuring a modified 1928 Ford Model A frame, this impressive vehicle combines a narrow, extended chassis with skeletal drilled-aluminum bodywork. Emphasizing vintage style, it showcases six wheels, dual 400k-btu burners, a marine-style steam engine, and aluminum bomber-style seats, creating a striking presence reminiscent of early automotive experimentation.
- Builder:
- Wafflemaster
- Location:
- Reno, Nevada
- Vehicle:
- 1928 Ford Model A - 1st Gen
- Price sold:
- $30,500
- Power:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- Two-cylinder, double-acting marine-style steam engine
- Wheels:
- Wire wheels with black finish
- Suspension:
- -
- Body:
- -
- Paint / Wrap:
- -
- Other Mods:
- Custom 3.5-gallon Olfelt-style boilerTwin 400k-btu propane burnersDirect dual chain driveAluminum bomber-style seatsTwilite headlightSteam whistleBrass bellCopper and aluminum body panels
Gallery
More like this
21
1929 Ford Model A Custom Boattail Speedster
Wheels16-inch wire wheels
EngineModel B Diamond block
SuspensionLowered suspension
See more
150
1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup by Victory-Motorsports
Wheels16" '47 Ford wheels
Engine239ci flathead V8
SuspensionDrilled drop axle
See more
18
1931 Ford Model A by Mike Burroughs
Wheelscenterlock wheels
Engine88mm blower pulley
SuspensionCustom SLA double-A-arm setup
See more
13
1930 Ford Model A Roadster Custom
WheelsCustom hubs with 17" rims
EngineChevrolet 250ci inline-six
SuspensionStudebaker front suspension components
See more
27
1929 Ford Model A Custom Aluminum Boattail Roadster
Wheels19" wire wheels
Engine8BA flathead V8
SuspensionDrop front axle
See more
72
1928 Ford Model A Custom by Npollitt
Wheels16" steel wheels with Coker whitewalls
Engine302ci V8
SuspensionDrilled drop axle
See more
16
1931 Ford Model A Custom Mahogany Boattail by Viper5225
WheelsWire-spoke 16" wheels
EngineBuilt 201ci L-head inline-four
SuspensionDrop front axle
See more
30
1928 Ford Model A by Mike Burroughs
EngineBMW engine swap
See more
149
1930 Ford Model A Tudor Custom by Campbell
Wheels15" front steel wheels
EngineChevrolet 350ci V8
SuspensionLowered suspension
See more
11
1972 BMW 2002 by John Lee
EngineChevrolet Corvette V8
SuspensionCorvette front suspension
See more
11
LS-Swapped 1969 Chevrolet Blazer
WheelsRaceline 'Outbreak 5' 22x15 front
Engine2010 5.3L V8 swap
SuspensionTriangulated three-link rear
See more
87
Legendary Rusty BMW E28 from Hell by Mike Burroughs
WheelsBBS E57 16" front and 19" rear
EngineModeled after M1 Procar motor
SuspensionInboard-mounted inverted H&R Monotube coilovers
See more