Dubbed “BUICK-ED”, this Rat Rod is something of a Frankenstein.
There is also a lot more to it than meets the eye at first glance. This 1948 Buick Sedanette was once the pride and joy of a former 1950’s Springbok rugby player – the one and only “Daantjie”Rossouw.
Daan wrecked the Buick when he drove into a farm gate in 1958 whilst racing against his friend on a gravel road. The Buick was towed away and left to stand on a farm 300km from Upington. This was until Benja Smith got hold of it and dragged what was left of it home.
The old girl was too far gone to restore however, anyone who knows Benja would have known he planned to build a Rat Rod right from the start. He wanted to build a 4x4 Rat Rod, an idea that he had had for some time however, he initially thought that this would be a 5 year project. The Hot Rod Rumble and a few side bets from his friends changed the build into a 1 year long project. His wife Gerda joined him and they worked together on week nights and weekends to get this insane build off the ground. Fellow Road Bandit Club members joined in to help – some bringing bits and pieces whilst others manufactured parts. A few picked up tools and helped. Buddies Paul and Chantel slept over on weekends to help.
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