Flathead Fever: The 317-Inch Wonder

Scott Ingram's orange 1932 Ford coupe gleams in the Texas sun, but this isn't some pampered show car – it's traveled 350,000 miles over 57 years and counting. As one of the seven original founders of the Lone Star Street Rod Association, 78-year-old Scott embodies the true spirit of hot rodding: build it, drive it, enjoy it.

"I've been coast to coast, border to border," Scott explains with evident pride, recalling adventures from deer hunting trips to cross-country journeys. When asked if he'd ever part with his beloved '32, his answer comes without hesitation: "I'll give it away before I sell it. It's not for sale." This isn't just transportation – it's family.

Beyond his street rod, Scott's technical expertise shines when discussing his nitro-fueled front-engine dragster powered by a heavily modified flathead Ford. The numbers are staggering: 317 cubic inches producing 554 horsepower. "It's good for one thing – going down the quarter mile," he chuckles, before diving into fascinating details about hand-seated valves, custom gaskets, and the challenges of running nitromethane. For Scott, maintaining these machines isn't work – it's passion made tangible.

What makes this conversation truly special is how it captures the essence of car culture: the vehicles bring people together initially, but the relationships endure far beyond metal and rubber. "I've got people here I've talked to yesterday and today that I've known for 50 years," Scott reflects, reminding us that while cars evolve, the community they create becomes the real treasure.

Whether you're a dedicated gearhead or simply appreciate stories of lifelong passion, Scott's journey offers inspiration and entertainment in equal measure. Listen now to experience automotive enthusiasm in its purest form, then join us every Saturday at 10AM Central for more stories from the road on the award-winning In Wheel Time Car Talk Show.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to In Wheel Time
• 0:57 Scott Ingram's Orange '32 Ford
• 8:51 Racing Nitro Flathead Dragsters
• 13:43 57 Years with the Same Car
• 19:21 This Week in Auto History
• 25:36 Hemings Sold Car Roundup