Vehicle Description
The old adage is still true, and you can definitely buy this
all-steel 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster for less than the cost of
building your own. And don't worry, it's got all the good stuff
inside, ranging from a rumbling small block Chevy to a fully
finished leather interior that's ready to cruise. The only thing
that matters is whether you're tired of sitting on the sidelines or
if you're ready to get in the game with a bang.
The body is from Brookville Roadster, and if you've been looking at
roadsters, you know their stuff is first-rate quality. Built a few
years back and still looking good, this eyeball-burning yellow rod
is pretty much the way you'd do it yourself, isn't it? The paint is
two-stage urethane, Lamborghini Yellow with Pearl to be exact, and
it's so bright that I'm sure some radioactive isotope was part of
the mix. It was applied over that quality all-steel body, which
also features a stock-style, louvered 2-piece hinged hood and a
radiator shell painted to match, so it has that smooth look that
all the top builders shoot for. Add in a chopped and raked
windshield with attached chrome side mirrors, those big King
Bee-style headlights on the shock mounts, chrome spreader bars fore
and aft, and some killer original pinstripe work to off-set all the
yellow, and you have a rod that will be welcome anywhere you take
it. Sure, it's no longer a magazine winner with immaculate paint
and zero imperfections, but the few signs of use you might find add
character and mean you'll never hesitate taking this '32 out for a
spin.
The neatly stitched dark green leather bench means that this car
needs no additional funding to be all-day comfortable. Pleated
inserts and simple patterns on the bolstered bench duplicate the
vintage look of hi-boys of yore, but the interior is remarkably
consistent with matching door panels, plush green carpets, and a
black leather-wrapped wheel on a tilt column that's a slick 3-spoke
spin on the traditional track-T look. An engine-turned steel panel
in the center of the dash houses a full set of white-faced VDO
instruments, but all the working parts are cleverly stashed
underneath in a separate panel that's out of sight. Light and
ignition controls are found to the left of the steering wheel,
whereas the rest of the dash is slick and clean, finished off with
same pinstriping found on the exterior. There's an amplifier system
and Ipod hook-up under the seat, and the short-shifter jutting out
from the floor wears a neatly tailored skirt right next to a
polished emergency brake lever. Out back, the trunk was fully
furnished in the same carpets found in the cabin, and it also
houses the relocated battery, and in case you get trapped out in
the elements there's an easily removable dark green canvas top that
snaps on the body in seconds.
Reliability and performance? This car has both in spades. The 283
cubic inch Chevy is a great choice for any rod that's meant to be
driven, and when augmented with ZZ4 aluminum heads, a 4-barrel
carb, Weiand intake, block-hugging, ceramic-coated headers and a
full stainless steel dual exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers, it's
extremely entertaining on the road. The block, frame, suspension,
and just about everything else under the car has been dipped in the
same bright Lamborghini yellow paint as the body, giving it a
highly detailed look, and there's plenty of bright chrome and
polished pieces both under the hood and the undercarriage. The
transmission is a TH350 3-speed automatic driving a Currie 9-inch
rear end, and with traditional hotrod suspension components
including a straight-axle with lightening holes, a 4-bar set-up
front, 4-link in the back, and coilovers in the rear mean that it
has the right look and rides right. The steering is tight and the
lightweight body makes a huge difference on the road, and front
disc brakes are plenty powerful for this '32. Staggered Green Apple
painted steelies adorned with proper chrome Ford hubcaps and beauty
rings complete the vintage ensemble and sport skinny BFGoodrich
radials up front, and matching BFGoodrich radials in the rear.
Traditional in all the ways that matter to you and fully finished
in a way that makes people sit up and take notice, this is a
fantastic Deuce roadster you can own today. Don't wait, call
now!
