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Ford Roadster 383 cubic inch V8 1932

General description : Spectacular all-steel street rod with all the best components. GM Performance 383 cubic inch stroker motor, 700R4 4-speed automatic, Brookville body, 4-wheel disc brakes. Stunning Nocturne Mist paint with beautiful red leather interior. Easily the best ’32 Ford roadster we’ve ever featured!

Steel cars just work better. You can argue the virtues of how easy fiberglass is to work with, but in the end, a steel car just feels right going down the road. And as everyone knows, the Brookville bodies are the best in the business, having cured any issues that may have existed with Henry’s work. As a result, this drop-dead gorgeous 1932 Ford roadster looks and feels like a million bucks. The body was obviously in great shape right out of the box, but the sheetmetal is so straight and smooth you can use it as a mirror to shave your face in the morning. The paint is a ‘60s Pontiac color called Nocturne Mist, which is a wonderful steely blue, sometimes gray and sometimes dark gray depending on the light. It’s just beautiful in person and really draws your eye to the stylish roadster shape. Of course, the usual hi-boy touches abound, including shaved door handles, an open hood with those awesome leather check straps, and big commercial headlights up front to give it a truly vintage look. It’s a vintage performance look that still resonates today and thanks to the professional work, it will always look timeless. No goofy graphics, no wild pinstripes, just the cleanest, prettiest, most well-built roadster we’ve ever seen.

The interior measures up to the standard set outside, with a spectacular red leather interior by John Miller of Hide Originals. Twin buckets make it easy to get comfortable in the low-slung roadster and the details make it truly special. Note the chrome trim around the perimeter of the interior as well as on the seat backs, the leather straps on the map pockets that mirrors the hood straps, and that cool leather surround for the Lokar shifter. Classic Instruments supplied the gauges and the polished gauge panel which has a very cool Art-Deco look, and that device under the dash is a Southwind heater with controls for the Vintage Air Gen II heater system and headlights. You also get a tilt steering column, push-button power and starting, and a new Rod Top convertible top (that’s removable in seconds) with a full set of side curtains. The trunk is neatly finished to the same standards as the interior, including a hidden WireMaster Power Panel II harness that makes it all work. The attention to detail on this rod is pretty impressive.

The engine is a 383 cubic inch crate motor from GM Performance Parts rated at 435 horsepower. There’s also a mountain of torque that makes this lightweight roadster feel like a slingshot, and thanks to a FiTech fuel injection system, it runs like a modern production car. No fussy carburetor, just quick starts and no hassles. The engine is neatly dressed with lots of polished aluminum, including the finned valve covers and matching air cleaner, and block-hugger headers were ceramic coated to look their best. Up front there’s a big 4-core aluminum radiator and you’ll note that the wiring was discreetly hidden to keep things clean. The transmission is a GM 700R4 automatic with overdrive, so this roadster is a relaxed cruiser on the highway, and it feeds a Moser 9-inch rear end with 3.70 gears and 31-spline axles with an Auburn posi unit inside. The foundation is a So-Cal pinched nose ’32 hi-boy frame which was painted to match the bodywork and the suspension is pure tradition with a So Cal 4-inch dropped front axle on a leaf spring with hairpins, and custom coil-overs in back. There’s a disc brake at each corner, with the rears stashed inside of some trick Buick aluminum drums for a vintage look, and there’s an electric E-brake, just in case. Slick 16x6 and 16x8 So-Cal Speed Shop wheels have a traditional look (and yes, those are real knock-offs) and they’re wrapped in custom big-n-little redline radials from Diamondback.

Documentation is EXTENSIVE, with several binders full of receipts, manuals, invoices, and other paperwork related to the build.

Like I said, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one this nice. It’s just beautiful to look at, fantastic to drive, and totally nails the nostalgia look while incorporating a bunch of modern improvements. It’s sorted, detailed, and ready to rock. Why build when you can own a superior car for far less cash? Call today!

NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1932 Ford.

Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.

1932 Ford Roadster 383 cubic inch V8 is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Ohio by Harwood Motors for $79900.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Roadster Model Version : 383 cubic inch V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1932 Sub type : Convertible Location : Ohio Vehicle Registration : Undefined

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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