Vehicle Description
This might be a 1932 Chevrolet sedan, but it has been lowered,
chopped, and customized into the ultimate hot rod. Powered by a
roaring 350 V8 and nicely softened by a few choice options, this
steel streetrod is the one that makes the Blue Oval boys
nervous.
This is the streetrod to drive when you want attention on the
custom car scene. Most 1930's hot rods start off with a Ford body,
and so this '32 Chevy makes for a rare distinctive treat. And yes,
"treat" is the right word to describe a steel body car that looks
like its dripping in gray and silver paint. Whoever chose this
paint already knew that there would have to be some serious time
and money invested in getting the body laser straight. After all,
there's no hiding imperfections from this mirror shine. Just about
everything else on this hot rod is also a custom build, including
the chopped top, green pinstriping, and shaved handles on the
suicide doors. The Chevy sits on a lowered suspension that's been
staggered for an aggressive stance, and then capped with flashy
chrome wheels. The teardrop taillights out back, the headlights are
Old-School and integrate the turn signals, and the exposed gas tank
out back has been painted to match the lower body. In fact, the
only piece that is traditional on this hot rod is the grille
(although it is covered with a bug guard) and front cross bar. Not
often do we come across a very well-done '32 Chevy streetrod
(they're usually Fords), but even more rare is to find one with a
steel body, fenders, and running boards. This is a very special
car.
Inside, this 1930s machine has been completely rebuilt and
customized to be a very comfortable cruiser. It starts with the
modern dark gray vinyl interior with light gray suede inserts,
neatly wrapped around supportive bucket seats borrowed from a
later-model vehicle. A similar pattern is continued in the rear
seat, and shared by the door panels and headliner, all brought
together by the plush carpets. The driver gets a trick billet
steering wheel with a tilting column, and just beyond that view are
a full set of high-end Classic Instruments gauges that are
centralized in the dash. These are featured in a dashboard painted
with the same shade of silver finish found on the exterior, and
joined by polished Vintage A/C controls and vents. The switches
from the power windows and headlines are tucked away under the
dash, and the tall billet shifter was incorporated into a custom
middle console that also includes a hidden compartment behind it.
But beyond these upgrades, there is a feeling this one was meant to
be more than just a trailer queen. It was always destined for the
road.
Under the hood, a familiar 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 provides the
kind of reliable power that makes for a great-driving rod. Brightly
finished with lots of dress-up parts but nothing too radical, it
starts easily and hums down the road for mile after mile without
complaint. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and intake help the block
breathe, while the block-hugging headers that feed twin
glasspack-style mufflers handle the exhaust. The chassis is
sensibly built with modern front disc brakes up front and coilovers
in the rear, and a 10-bolt GM rear axle with highway-friendly gears
inside. A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission spins the gears and
it sits right on a set of flashy 17-inch 5-spoke chrome wheels with
staggered 205/50/17 front and 245/50/17 rear blackwall performance
radials that fill the fenders perfectly.
This is a hot rod that is unique in its appearance, its features,
and its bow tie brand. It has all the good things you want when
it's time to bring "something unique" to the car show. And with
only 5,780 miles on the build, this rare, desirable, early 30's
steel body Chevrolet won't last long in our showroom. Call
today!!
