Vehicle Description
This 1932 Ford Roadster So-Cal Special has the look of an icon, and
it also has the pedigree to back it up. Plus, with a steel body,
leather interior, proper sports suspension, overdrive transmission,
and fuel-injected ZZ430 motor, this is a stunner that knows how to
get down the road.
If you're a true hot rod fan, then the So-Cal Speed Shop needs no
introduction. The iconic red and white livery was a part of
everything from the belly tank racers to the shop trucks. But it's
the way a classic highboy roadster wears it that really seems to
keep the legend going. This car is not a tribute; it is a real
So-Cal Special. It was built at the So-Cal shop utilizing a
Brookville steel body. It was kept as the promotional vehicle for
the Arizona So-Cal shop. That means it needed to remain both glossy
and detailed. So you'll love the hand-painted So-Cal logo, custom
front badge, and genuine knock-off hubs on the polished wheels. And
when you do find the occasional signs of some enjoyment, it usually
came from major outings like going to New Zealand to take part in
the 2013 Leadfoot Festival.
The interior continues with this car's legendary status. It is a
supple leather package done by Ron Mangus. It's a thoughtful setup
where the bench seat is well-contoured, and the door panels are
expertly done to match. Even the carpet piping coordinates. This
car was built to promote the Traditionalist line of components, and
so you have a great classic style with the four-spoke steering
wheel, tall Lokar shifter, and full Classic Instruments gauge
package with So-Cal logos on the dials.
A true hot rod needs a powerful heart, and this one does not
disappoint. They utilized a rare ZZ430 crate motor. It's a 350
cubic-inch V8, but the 430 in the name refers to the limited number
produced and the horsepower it makes right out of the box. Plus, as
a true speed shop build it has some great go-fast goodies, like
FiTech fuel injection, aluminum heads, and Sanderson headers. It's
also supported by quality pieces, like an MSD electronic ignition
and an aluminum radiator w/electric fan. But your favorite part to
show off is likely going to be the firewall where it's signed by
So-Cal founder Alex Xydias and former president (the late) Pete
Chapouris. It fires up with the kind of eagerness you want in an FI
machine, and the dual exhaust gives a good hot rod tune. The
four-speed automatic transmission is the ideal pairing for better
ratios when driving fast as well as offering overdrive for cruising
comfort. This has all the best street machine pieces, like polished
hairpins up front, ladder bars in the back, and a stout 9-inch rear
end. There are even some great incognito pieces, like the polished
hotrod shocks by Ridetech, and the front brakes made to look like
classic finned drums.
Rarely do you get a chance at true So-Cal Special, and this one
even gives you the best in modern power. So if you love both speed
and showmanship, you know this award-worthy car is ready for you.
Call today!!!