There's a place in the US that'll sell you modernized hot-rods like this

Old cars are awesome because they look cool and have a style all of their own. But there are significant drawbacks in terms of safety, reliability, handling and comfort.

Luckily, companies like Factory Five Racing exist to take some of the most legendary old school designs and rebuild them so they become corner-carving monsters with late-model suspension, engine and comfort options, which buyers can order either as a bare kit to build themselves, or as a turn-key bespoke supercar.

Bwoah, so close to the ground. (image credit: Factory Five Racing)

The American company just launched their newest model at the SEMA Show, designed to look like a traditional 1935 Ford pick-up that would’ve been built in the 1950s or ‘60s, using many modern Mustang steering, braking and handling parts. And, though the first car has a carburettor-fed Chevy small block V8 you can order your ‘35 pick-up with a late model quad-cam injected 5L Coyote Ford V8 and six-speed auto.

Inside, simple. (image credit: Factory Five Racing)

Prices for kits start at $19,990 (USD) and, if the ‘35 Ford pick-up doesn’t tickle your fancy, they also do a rakish ‘33 Ford coupe hot rod, or even race and street versions of the iconic Shelby Cobra and Daytona coupe.

Iain Kelly is the hot rod fan behind The Creators Online.

Would you go a hot-rod with modern bits, or is that blasphemy?! Tell us in the comments.