Vehicle Description
In a world of hotrod factories turning out seemingly endless
variations of the same car, this 1932 Ford Victoria comes as a
welcome bit of contrast. Sure, it has a fiberglass body, but these
days that's not at all a bad thing, especially when comparing the
thick, durable glass materials of the modern age to the 'Tin
Vickies' of old. This red-hot resto-mod features a custom tube
frame, a thumping 302 V8 crate motor, and roomy, comfortable
interior that's ready for the rigors of all-day cruising. And with
only 2185 on the build, this beauty is barely broken in and ready
to hit the streets today.
The 2-door Victoria body style is the ideal blend of sporty and
practical, and with the added security of a strong fiberglass body
that will stand up to the test of time and never rust, this is a
uniquely durable hotrod. Not as frumpy as a 4-door sedan but with a
back seat that coupes can't offer, it's just a great-looking car.
As you can see, the builder's nailed the 1932 Ford look, with
flowing fenders, running boards, a painted radiator shell up front,
and sizzling Burgundy paint to make it really stand out amongst the
crowd. Finished only 2185 miles ago, that brilliant burgundy paint
is simply gorgeous and there must be hundreds of hours in the prep
work and final finish, with a deep luster and bright shine that
only the top driver-quality finishes can offer. The three-piece
hood (complete with louvered sides) gives it a neatly finished
look, but they didn't waste time on extraneous details: no
pinstripes or graphics, no dated decals, no shaved or chopped
extremities that would date the build. Instead, classic pieces like
chrome bumpers and spreader bars at the end caps, King Bee style
headlights up front, and sparkling chrome on the door handles, side
mirrors, and taillight housings are traditional yet still add a
little bling that really pops against the deep burgundy finish.
They colored a bit outside the lines for the interior, too, giving
it a modern look with fresh, great-looking materials that provide
the cabin with a timeless look and feel. Up front, low-back buckets
are neatly upholstered in black vinyl hides wear like iron and are
all-day comfortable, the roomy rear seat was stitched to match
while comfortably sitting two adults, and the door panels at the
flanks continue the elegant theme and show practically zero visible
wear. The dash was painted to match the exterior and houses an
array of Omega Kustom Instruments gauges that keep a keen eye on
the upgraded small block under the hood, and they're neatly
arranged in the center for easy visibility. A leather-wrapped,
banjo-style Grant steering wheel is a sporty edition that feels
great in the hands of the driver, and it comes mounted atop a
polished tilt column that offers a lot more leg room. Features like
front seatbelts, power windows, and a control panel filled with
toggles for the starter/headlights/wiper are included, as you'd
expect from a quality rod like this, and although the car does come
equipped with a modern A/C system (with controls and vents neatly
installed underneath the rear bench), the serpentine belt will need
to be routed around the chromed compressor under the hood before
the system will run. Plush black carpets and a taut headliner above
insulate the vehicle from the outside world and tie everything in
together perfectly, proving that nothing was overlooked in the
build of this gorgeous Deuce Vicky.
Mechanically, this one was REALLY built to run. Power comes from a
built Ford Racing 302 cubic inch V8 crate motor that's ready to
rumble, filled with a lopey hydraulic roller cam, roller rockers,
and a forged crank, rods, and pistons. Ford Racing GT-40 aluminum
heads and dual Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetors help build power atop
a polished aluminum intake, an HEI ignition provides instant spark,
and ceramic-coated headers at the flanks feed into a Flowmaster
dual exhaust system that sounds downright erotic. Everything is
polished, plated, or painted, which is important when your engine
is on display and you can see that a lot of extra time went into
making the wiring and plumbing look show-off ready. With a Ford AOD
4-speed automatic transmission, long-distance cruising is
definitely on the menu, and it spins an open Ford 9" rear end
filled with 3.73 gears. Get your mirrors out because the
undercarriage is just as pretty as the top, with lots of burgundy
paint, polished components, and new pieces everywhere you look -
including a custom triangulated tube frame from Speedway Motors,
the polished 3-link set-up in the front, and the 4" dropped Super
Bell axle in the rear. Coilovers and 4-wheel disc brakes
drastically improve this hotrod's road manners, and the killer look
is finished off with flashy 15-inch alloys wrapped in staggered
205/60/15 front and 275/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials that fill
the fenders perfectly.
This gorgeous restomod Vicky is an awesome way to stand out in a
crowd without completely reinventing the wheel. Fully sorted and
offered with a stack of build receipts and restoration photos, this
dialed-in '32 further proves the point that it's always smartest to
buy someone else's finished car. Call today!
