Ford Model 18 V8 Flathead 1932
General description :
1932 Ford Model 18 Roadster The Model B was the follow up to the Model A and introduced in 1932. While they took some design cues from their predecessor they received an upgraded look and improved drivetrain. This was also the first year for Ford to offer an optional flathead V8 marking an important time for automotive history. A lot of these vehicles have now been customized so what makes this nice '32 unique is that it is all stock. The car was originally purchased back in 2007 and kept in heated/cooled climate controlled storage. It is the Roadster body style and is all original steel. It is painted in a two tone Burgundy with Black fenders and has Black along the bodyline which also is pinstriped. The car has a lot of its unique original features like the original bumpers, chrome headlights with headlight bar, cowl mounted turn signals, a drivers side spotlight, dual side mounted spares, and the rear luggage trunk. It even has the rear rumble seat with passenger side fender steps and hand grips. The tan canvas top is in good shape and has Brown piping. Nowadays most canvas tops have a plastic rear windshield but back in this day they were glass. The wheels are all the original Red wire wheels with V8 center caps, beauty rings, and wide white wall tires. Open the 4 piece louvered steel hood and you will find the V8 Flathead motor. The car runs and drives like new. The 3 speed transmission and all other mechanical components are the stock specs and all functioning properly. The interior is all very stock with Brown upholstery and a bench seat. The dash is woodgrain with an engine turned bezel and stock style gauges. The odometer shows 1,885 miles but the original mileage is unknown. This is a very cool vintage Ford and being a Model 18 Roadster is one of the more rare body styles. It is a beautiful car that anyone would be proud to own. This collector level classic could be yours for $58,500.00! It is located in Butler, Indiana.
1932 Ford Model 18 V8 Flathead is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Arlington by Cris & Sherry Lofgren for $58500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Model 18 Model Version : V8 Flathead Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1932 Location : Arlington Vehicle Registration : Undefined
58500 $
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com