Vehicle Description
This 1932 Ford Model B Coupe is a nice stock example and outfitted
with some tasteful upgrades to make it a nice cruiser for anybody.
By the end of 1931, the Ford Motor Company was at a crossroads.
Although the Model A was an incredible success for Ford in the late
20s and early 30s, Chevrolet had taken over first place for the
best selling automobile company in America and upstart Plymouth,
then sitting in third place, was starting to chip away at Ford
sitting in second place. Not only did the Chevrolets and Plymouths
have updated style, they also had more modern 6 cylinder engines.
Simultaneously, car sales were slowing down in 1931 as the country
was in the midst of the Great Depression. In other words, "Good
Ole'" Henry Ford needed to pull a proverbial rabbit out of his hat
once again and that's exactly what he did when he introduced his
new 1932 Ford to the public. In 1932, Ford actually debuted two new
models, the Model 18 and the Model B. Both cars looked virtually
identical both inside and out, but where they differed was with
what came under the hoods. The Model 18 came with Ford's brand new
221 Flathead V8 and the Model B came with a slightly updated
version of the Model A's 200.5 Inline 4 Cylinder engine. Ford's
reasoning behind the Model B was simple. First, Ford wanted to
avoid potential production problems that hampered the changeover
from the Model T to the Model A. Second, Ford was concerned that
the public might be apprehensive about buying the new V8.
Therefore, the Model B utilized only the new 1932 body design while
retaining the ever-reliable 4 cylinder. However, the engines were
not the only changes to the '32 Ford models, they also featured new
and more elegant styling both inside and out. The look of the dash
was updated with new instrumentation and a new anti-theft key lock
mechanism. Likewise, and perhaps more famously, the exteriors were
updated with new radiator shells that were slightly V'ed and had
vertical bars. Additionally, the '32 Fords sat a bit lower and were
a bit longer than their Model A predecessors. Under the hood on
this Model B is a 200.5 Cu. In. Inline 4 Cylinder engine paired
with a single barrel carburetor that pushed out 50 horsepower when
new. The 201 Inline 4 is mated to a 3 speed manual transmission
that has been upgraded with a Mitchell Overdrive system to improve
this Model B's drivability. The chrome and brightwork around the
exterior show well and is in nice condition. Riding on a set of
Wide Whitewall tires mounted on red painted Wire Wheels, along with
a rear-mounted covered spare, this Model B has a truly classic
look. The all steel body and fenders have been refinished in a
beautiful Medium Maroon and complete the exterior look of this
pre-war Ford. The interior on this Model B is wonderful! The bench
seat has been reupholstered in Beige Mohair which gives this 1932
Ford a nice period correct look. The dash, door panels and
banjo-style steering wheel are all in fantastic shape as well and
appear to be in their stock configuration. The instrument cluster
is equipped with an 80 MPH speedometer, battery gauge, and fuel
level indicator, all of which are surrounded by engine-turned trim.
Whether you're adding to your existing pre-war Ford collection or
you're buying your first classic car, this 1932 Ford Model B Coupe
would make an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*200.5 Cu. In. Inline 4
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Mitchell Overdrive
*Red Painted Wire Wheels
*Wide Whitewall Tires
*All Steel Body & Fenders
*Medium Maroon Exterior
*Mohair Bench Seat Interior
*Continental Kit
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 14,239 Miles
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