Vehicle Description
This 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster is equipped with plenty of
dependable power and features a super clean, minimalistic look that
sets it apart from the crowd. This build really nailed the
execution - the Highboy has such an appealing, instantly
recognizable form and the absence of visual bells and whistles
allows its natural aesthetics to take center stage.
You just don't see many vintage Fords, or any other classics, for
that matter, dressed like this one. It wears matte black paint that
gives it a distinctive look - a rolling embodiment of the term
"less is more." There's a sturdy, steel clad body under that paint,
well suited to stand up to both time and use without developing the
warpage and stress cracks that can often mar the appearance of its
fiberglass counterparts. True to form, when you take a lap around
this '32, you won't find any serious blemishes of any kind and at
close range you'll like appreciate the precise exterior alignment
on display - the body panels blend together nicely. While the
eye-catching monochromatic appearance will likely be the first
thing you notice when this street machine pulls into view, what
chrome that is on board - namely the headlight casings and trim
surrounding the front grille - is in great shape. The substantial
rubber in back, as well as the exterior gas tank painted to match
the frame that runs below, really complete this well-configured
classic.
Very much in keeping with the exterior, the cockpit just inside
those doors has been configured with tasteful, well-executed
simplicity. This is one ultra-clean driving environment - there's
really not much evidence of any use at all and the tan, vinyl tuck
and roll surface of the bench seat, as well as the matching
upholstery that surrounds it and the well-fitted carpet lining the
floor, looks just as it did when first installed. The billet
steering wheel is wrapped in a color matched cover - a nice
additional touch - and is perched on a chrome tilting column to put
it in just the right position. A pair of parchment colored,
multi-function Dolphin gauges take center stage on the dash,
recessed into a chrome panel that provides a nice contrast to its
clean, tan surroundings and ties in perfectly with the automatic
shifter just below.
A circa mid-'80s 350 cubic inch V8 propels this street rod with
enthusiasm and anchors a drivetrain that was much configured with
real world driving in mind. The engine is armed with an Edelbrock
intake manifold and a 4-barrel double pump carb and it looks
ultra-sharp dressed with an array of polished chrome components -
the Highboy's open front compartment puts the powerplant on full
display and this specimen is definitely up to the challenge. The
engine exhales into a pair of short tube headers that terminate
with Glasspack-style mufflers that add just the right amount of
gravitas to the exhaust note. The accompanying 4-speed automatic
transmission shifts very smoothly and brings with it an overdrive
gear that allows for easy, low-rev cruising at highway speeds.
You'll find disc brakes at all four corners to provide fade
resistant stopping power and a sizable aluminum radiator teams with
an electric fan to keep operating temperatures under control. In
back, a 4-link suspension with coilovers keeps the ride smooth and
quiet. This endlessly appealing Ford cruises on a set of 15" dog
dish style wheels, with sizable, asphalt gripping 285s in back.
With its standout appearance and potent drivetrain, this 1932 Ford
Highboy Roadster is a great representative of the streetrod genre.
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