Administrators sam_webmaster Posted April 28, 2009 Administrators Share Posted April 28, 2009 John Bonham’s “Andy’s Instant T” rod at home in England http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/behind_the_wheel/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/instnttside.jpg http://news.bostonherald.com/blogs/enterta...he_wheel/?p=488 If you still have your VHS copy of “The Song Remains the Same” then you are definitely familiar with the car in the following photos. A man named Will, from England, reports that he lives right down the street from where one of John Bonham’s former cars underwent some updating last year. Will saw this earlier post and sent over a couple shots of the C-Cab Ford Model T-based hotrod that still displays its original name: “Andy’s Instant T.” Built in the early 1970s by Andy Brizio in San Francisco, California, and later shipped to the United Kingdom by the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, this particular “Andy’s Instant T” car was left sitting for quite some time. The current owner purchased the car from Bonham’s family after his death with the understanding that the car not be old in the future. Although the paint and bodywork remained in very good condition, the motor needed major attention and the Dougsport shop in Stourbridge, England was chosen to handle the task. (From what I’ve been reading, there are other Ts built by Brizio that fit into the category of being one of the Instant T type of T buckets.) Though the T now runs a type of supercharger that wasn’t originally included when Brizio built the car, the rest of the ride remains as when Bonham owned the custom C-Cab Model T. http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/entertainment/behind_the_wheel/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/instanttengine.jpg The iconic Zeppelin drummer reportedly bought the car around 1974. By this time, master automotive painter Art Himsl had already applied the custom ribbon paintwork and accompanying “Andy’s” lettering. These days, the newly revived Chevy V8 resides up front while a few old Zeppelin tour posters and a pack of cigarettes can still be found in the back. Even though we’re not sure exactly when Bonham first got to park “Andy’s Instant T” in his own garage, it can now be said that after an engine rebuild at Dougsport, (which normally builds racing engines) the T runs just as well, if not better, than when it was last seen with Bonham at the controls. http://www.drcreview.com/news/articlefiles/181-NECandyst425.gif -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moffo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I want it!!! Love it love it love it!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Here's a pic I got from Mick Bonham Edited April 28, 2009 by ledded1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Here's a pic I got from Mick Bonham Excellent! And thanks Sam for posting the Boston article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Very cool - thanks Sam and Ledded1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Here's a pic I got from Mick Bonham Bonzo was soooo bad ass! Thanks for the info. and pictures Sam and ledded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog71 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 That's just so awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chus Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It's a great car The Song Remains The Same, a great movie And Bonzo........ The best Drummer in the Universe!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Great to hear that Bonzo's famous old hotrod still lives and breathes. That's some nice news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bozoso73 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Wow talk about bringing an old thread back from the dead!:) It cost $5k to ship the vehicle?!? Jeezz. . Any idea how much Bonzo bought it for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted June 7, 2017 Author Administrators Share Posted June 7, 2017 For Sale: C-Cab Ford Model T-Based Andys Instant T Hot Rod Built in the early 1970s by Andy Brizio in San Francisco,California and later shipped to the UK by the late John Bonham The 5.7 Chevy Small Block & Supercharger were completely rebuilt in 2006 whilst under the current ownership & the car has been kept in its climate controlled environment ever since. £250,000.00 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322544630030 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boleskinner Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Does it have air bags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazor Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I found this article today about the Model T http://www.antimusic.com/news/17/June/12Piece_Of_Led_Zeppelin_History_Being_Sold_Online.shtml Edited June 12, 2017 by Balthazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 (edited) I'll have to find out where! I'd love to see it.... Edited January 11, 2021 by rm2551 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted August 29, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 29, 2023 not sure of the date of this article..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 13 hours ago, sam_webmaster said: not sure of the date of this article..... Express & Star (February 23, 2009) What a phenomenal automobile it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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