John - I don't think anyone has answered your question as to why someone would choose a 'bucket over a '30s car. My response to this would be several fold. First of all, complexity. A 'bucket is usually pretty simple to build. Next would be for those with limited space - a small shed will house a 'bucket and its pieces. Then there is the need for limited tools and lastly - cost. A very nice 'bucket can put together for less then 10,000USD - and in many case, much less.

And as far as age - IMO, you have it in reverse. Younger folks will go the 'bucket route for the above reasons while the older folks often have a financial 'nest egg' and can afford the costs for a '30s rod - and to build one of them, think $30,000 and (mostly) up. I built a 'bucket in the late '80s - the cost was less then the driveline of my '31. I'll let Arrowhead answer about his, but I can assure you that it was well done. Mine - as far as engine, it had a heated up Ford 351W, handled very well, accelerated like a scalded cat and stopped well. And it would attract more spectators at a show then most '32s But I do like my '31 lots better