Vehicle Description
If you want to own yet another red or black '32 Ford roadster, just
like everyone else's, well, move on, because this one isn't for
you. On the other hand, if you appreciate expert craftsmanship that
borders on art, an unflinching dedication to tradition, and a look
that will get attention simply because it's NOT black or red, then
this incredible 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster is exactly what you
need.
Professionally built a scant 4005 miles ago by the pros at Adams
Hotrod Shop in Florida, the build uses a fiberglass body to
replicate the original '32 Ford look, along with a custom frame
underneath. And they totally nailed it. Its design is 100%
tradition, so it isn't altered, smoothed, or otherwise modified
from the look of the original Ford hi-boys of yore, keeping
everything that makes the '32 Ford so timeless. We absolutely love
that unique shade of dark blue, a color similar to what many new
cars are wearing these days, and the deep, lustrous modern urethane
finish is the perfect complement to the iconic '32 hi-boy design.
The top and bottom belt moldings are precise and crisp, and that
expert handiwork is continued on the grille shell and gas tank, and
we love that they skipped any custom pinstripe or airbrush work,
letting that awesome color and straight bodywork do all the talking
instead. Finish quality is exemplary and with so few miles on the
build, it remains in practically as-new condition with nary a mark
on it. The paint isn't overly flashy, but this rod definitely gets
attention because it's not following the same path as everyone
else, and if you are the guy lucky enough to own this rod, we're
guessing you'll keep it forever because it'll always look good.
Chrome spreader bars up front make it look racy and we love the big
King Bee-style headlights perched down low on the frame, making
this Ford look elemental and raw, which contrasts beautifully with
the incredible finish quality. Out back it has small LED taillights
hanging underneath the body, and several of the suspension
components both fore and aft have been polished up to a brilliant
shine, adding a lot more flash to the otherwise uniform build.
The interior is fully finished in high-end leather upholstery and
it lets the workmanship do all the talking. Nothing too flashy,
just factory-style vertical pleats on the bench seat punctuated
with some beautifully ornate stitchwork, along with matching
seatbelts for safety. The plush carpets continue the color these
and are bound neatly and protected with matching floormats, giving
it a very tailored look, and the door panels have been upholstered
to match the theme of the bench seat. A simple, 2-spoke blue wheel
recalls the old-school hotrod look with its upright angle and the
VDO gauges inside the center bezel are modern dials that look like
they were ripped right out of the 1930s. Other than front disc
brakes, there aren't many options (there's not even a radio),
nothing to get in the way of having fun in your dialed-in hot rod.
There's a tan canvas top kit just in case the weather turns on you
along the way (God help you if you drive this beauty in the rain
anyway), and even though it bolts on pretty easily, taller drivers
may not love the lack of headroom. Out back, the trunk was
upholstered to match the cabin and houses an upholstered fuel cell,
further proof that nothing was overlooked in this build.
Since this car was about looks and function, there's a 350 V8 crate
motor under the hood. Augmented with an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, an aluminum intake, and ceramic coated long-tube
headers, it's got plenty of horsepower on tap for this lightweight
roadster, yet it'll never give you a bit of trouble if you take
care of it. To keep thing looking old-school, the motor was
finished in matching dark blue paint, and features finned aluminum
valve covers, polished accessories, and Holley double air cleaner
up top. The firewall was neatly painted, and with a new wiring
harness and brightly detailed accessories like the chrome
alternator, you can tell they spent a lot of time organizing all
the plumbing, electrical, and miscellaneous components for a very
clean engine bay presentation. A big radiator and electric fan keep
it cool under all conditions and a set of ceramic coated headers
feed into a great-sounding, throaty dual exhaust system below. A
TH350 3-speed automatic transmission and a Ford rear end suggest
that this car was built to be easy to drive, yet it still has
plenty of 'giddy up' off the line. The beautifully finished custom
frame and undercarriage was painted to the same high standard as
the top of the car, the front suspension is a traditional chrome
dropped axle set-up, while out back it uses adjustable coilovers.
Braking power is impressive, and it handles like a dream, while the
stance on this roadster is simply perfect in my humble opinion.
Painted steel wheels with Baby Moon covers were fitted to complete
the killer look, and they're wrapped with 155//15 Firestsone fronts
and 275/70/16 Toyo rear radials that set the classic big-and-little
stance.
This is just a beautiful car in every sense of the word. Experts
built it and it demonstrates impeccable taste. Fully sorted just 4K
miles ago, this is the rod you've always wanted, even though you
may not have known it until now. Call today!