He walks us through the minutiae of salt flat racing describes the neverending evolution of his very artistic creation and explains how a guy who doesn't even consider himself a motorcyclist ended up racing on two wheels, trying to break the ton (a.k.a. On this week's Sweep the Floor, we meet the Washington State-based artist/fabricator/car enthusiast who broke the land speed record (for the Cushman's motor class) with a family heirloom. then he decided to take it to Bonneville. Then, he decided to make it into a chopper. The production has called for a great deal of technical know-how and creativity: specially engineered one-off components were designed to get the car closer to the ground, which, combined with the roll cage and characteristic Moon disc-styled wheels, lend the car unmistakable Bonneville flair.When David Harto inherited his grandfather's 1952 Cushman Eagle scooter, his first inclination was to learn how to restore it.

Meanwhile, this pedal car is far more than just a collector's item. All the work on the pedal car was done exclusively in-house and by hand. The spicy little hot rod masterpiece draws inspiration from the legendary 1932 model and it’s based on the distinctive lines of a salt flat race car currently under construction in their garage. Inspired by their successes at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the craftsmen at Rad Rides decided to turn back the clock and visit an era when pedal cars were considered the ultimate luxury and create an all-new, miniature racer. The latest outfit to pay tribute to the famous Ford is the hot rod company Rad Rides by Troy.

The 1932 Ford continues to have a huge impact on the automotive world – not least when it comes to muscle cars.

Salt flat racer