Vehicle Description
1932 Ford Roadster
The great thing about the evolution of hot rodding is this; over
the past 30 years a vast array of excellent products has
continually streamed onto the market. And presently, anyone with a
check book and an affinity for going way too fast and looking way
too good can build anything from state-of-the-arts ride avant-garde
to old school cool. This sweet Ford coupe, wrapping a modern
chassis and reliable V8 in show stopping aesthetics, is a ground-up
build that combines the core strengths of original hot rodding with
an uncompromising vision and top-notch componentry. And, if you're
looking to score a fully sorted custom that mixes classic good
looks with proven road manners, it's a strong candidate for your
next street rod!
For consignment a Speedway Motors kit bodied car, built from the
ground up to replicate the classic early hot rod, in the form of a
1932 Roadster from Ford. This stripped-down car sans fenders,
bumpers, and any other extras (who needs door handles?) is all
decked out and ready to go for a drag on the ubiquitous paved
grounds of the LA River.
Exterior
A Speedway bodied all fiberglass which means no rust classic style
is now draped with Candy Apple Red paint, which has an airbrushed
overspray of white hot, to yellow to orange flames that lick
rearward from the radiator cowl through the mid doors of this
chopped convertible topped car. A large vertical ribbed radiator is
up front, and it is flanked on the bottom by a single chromed in a
dish headlight cowling and housing. Some snazzy chromed shock
absorbers can be seen attached to the red painted TCI chassis. More
chromed suspension parts hold the front suspension and steering on,
as it does the same for the rear suspension. The back of the car
has much larger 285/70-R15's on, and also some chromed coil overs
and chromed 4 link suspension. A shaved bumper, and some oval
chrome tipped zoom tubes stick out the back and release the sound
and spent gasses into the world. A few areas of some paint faults
which are minor are noted. On all 4 corners we see red painted
steel wheels with chrome trim rings, and chromed moon caps in the
centers. A black canvas convertible top is attached and is in very
good condition with a glass rear window.
Interior
Making use of snappy white Ultra-leather material, which covers the
door panels with a small horizontal band of tuck and roll and the
remaining panel smooth surface. The same pattern plays out on the
seat, which is a single bench with tuck and roll insert and smooth
bolsters. Up front a tilt column with a modern banjo style rally
wheel is fronting the stoat dash. This is a spun pattern polished
aluminum plate which is utilized for the front panel of the dash
that houses all the gauges stretching across the entire dash. A red
mini dash top holds a chrome framed small windshield and adds a
nice highlight of color to the aluminum panel and white seats and
doors. Black carpet covers the floors, which have a large center
mounted shift lever topped with an 8 ball.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a shining chromed and black 350ci V8 adorns the
engine bay. This is topped by a single 4-barrel carburetor and a
TH350 transmission on the back of the mill. For the axle in the
back a Ford 9-inch rear pumpkin holding 3.70 posi gears makes up
the drivetrain.
Undercarriage
The TCI chassis is all painted red and shows little to no dirt
overall. It is solid as are the floorpans and rockers on this
fiberglass body, also painted red. Axles and drums in back are
painted red and rear 4 link with coilers are chrome, as is the
front rack and pinion steering. The front end's transverse leaf
spring suspension, and disc brakes are a nice modern addition.
Headers and a turbo muffler system are now on for efficient exhaust
operation and some nice engine sound.
Drive-Ability
This cart fired right up, and it was off to the test track. Here it
accelerated well, handled nicely, and was a hoot to drive. I felt
like I was back in LA, readying myself for the handkerchief drop,
and after it does, looking at my bare front wheels going round and
round!
A nice vintage old s-kool hot rod. Utilizing a fiberglass repro
body, some hot looking flames licking rearward, and open wheels, it
does not get any more basic street rod than this. Reminiscent of
the early days where less weight meant you go faster. Eventually
engines would enter into that mix, and this car has already done it
with its new 350ci crate engine and tranny. Comfort and good looks
for the interior, keeping it very basic but expensive looking.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.