Vehicle Description
It's a well-known fact in the classic car game: it is absolutely
impossible to build an ugly '32 Ford. This fantastic, all-steel
1932 Ford Victoria Restomod is ample proof, with its slick-black
livery, bespoke leather interior, perfect hotrod stance, thumping
383 Stroker V8, and all the creature comforts you'd expect of a
stunning, high-quality build. If you're looking to join the ranks
of streetrod royalty, this dialed-in Vicky will get you there
ASAP.
This rod is 100% steel, including the fenders, which certainly
explains why it looks so darn good and appeals to masses, both from
the old-school and new. But with a slightly chopped top the 2-door
body style looks much sleeker, and with lots of window area you
know it was made to be driven and enjoyed. While the builders were
busy chopping that top, they went ahead and added a sunroof - and
it's power operated for instant open-air fun - but other than that
improvement they kept the aftermarket add-ons to a minimum. That
means you get swooping fenders and running boards (protected with
thick rubber scuff pads, just like they would've had originally),
chrome bumpers fore and aft, a 3-piece hood complete with side
louvers, and King Bee-style headlights mounted atop the front
fenders along with a chrome brace that helps to stiffen the front
end. The grille shell was painted black to match the rest of the
car, allowing for the grille insert to absolutely sparkle, and
although there's not a ton trim, the hood ornament was retained and
is the unequivocal star of the entire build. Other bright
accoutrements include spotlights perched on either side of the
cowl, the billet frame surrounding the pop-up windshield, ornate
side mirrors, and the chrome spreader bars tucked inside each
bumper. There's no mistaking this streetrod as anything but a '32
Ford, and the racked stance and high-end build quality take the
curb appeal up even higher. The paint and bodywork was obviously
finished by professionals, and although there are some minor signs
of use age and here and there, there's really not much to complain
about at all. The finish is miles deep, very lustrous, and shines
up so bright (just take a look at how our photo booth reflects off
of those laser-straight panels) it puts just about every other
streetrod in our inventory to shame. And with no gaudy graphics, no
silly flames, nothing that detracts from the classic shape, the
uniform paint and contrasting brightwork does all the talking.
Open the steel doors and you'll instantly see that a whole lot of
time and money was spent inside the cabin. Lovely, plush tan
leather buckets were swapped-in from a later-model vehicle and are
as luxurious as anything you'll buy today, matched by sculpted rear
bench put back. The high-end leather upholstery features black
accents sewn inside the hides, a theme that's echoed inside the
matching custom door panels and kick panels, while the plush tan
carpets that line the floors and the taut headliner above seal the
cabin up tight and show that nothing was overlooked in this
high-end build. A mini-center console houses switches for the power
windows, the relocated ignition, controls for the Vintage Air HVAC
system, and a vertically installed Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit
that powers upgraded stashed throughout the interior. That bespoke
console continues into a custom-built section that was attached
below the dash, and it cool-looking houses butterfly vents for the
A/C system and a vintage clock. The steel portion of the dash was
painted the same slick-black as the exterior, and the
center-mounted billet bezel houses a full set of Art Deco-style
Classic Instruments gauges. A leather-rimmed, billet steering wheel
mounted atop a polished Ididit column provides a bit more room for
the driver, and the adjoining tachometer to its left keeps an eye
on the powerful engine's revs. All these upgrades make this a
no-compromises hotrod that can be driven cross-country without a
second thought.
With the hood closed, there's no way to know what lives within, and
that's part of this car's magic. The truth is, there's a modern 383
Blueprint crate engine from Summit Racing in there - a smooth,
torquey powerplant that makes this big sedan move like it weighs
1000 pounds less than it does. Augmented with BPE aluminum heads, a
Hilborn-style 8-stack FAST fuel-injection system and intake, HEI
ignition and a modern chrome alternator, and ceramic-coated
long-tube headers at the flanks, the engine feels very fresh and is
incredibly responsive with big power up-and-down the throttle. It's
a bit of a tight fit under the hood but nevertheless it's all been
dressed for show, with '383 Stroker' valve covers, 8 mini air
cleaners up top, polished sparkplug covers, and a serpentine belt
system up front that keeps everything neatly organized. A TH400
3-speed automatic transmission is easily stout enough to handle the
engine's output, as is the chromed Jaguar independent rear end
setup out back. A Fatman front suspension was installed with chrome
A-arms and coilovers, power rack-and-pinion steering system and
power 4-wheel disc brakes help keep the rod on the road, and dual
coilovers in the rear round out the laundry list of fresh
components. The undercarriage is a thing of beauty and ready to be
shown, with polished chrome everywhere you look and a boxed chassis
that was powdercoated black to match the pans. And with the throaty
Magnaflow dual exhaust system providing a spirited soundtrack, this
'32 Ford won't be sneaking up on anyone. Zenith wire-wheels with
knock-off spinners look right with lots of rubber wrapped around
them, 185/75/14 front and 215/75/14 rear Michelins to be exact.
With little road time since the build was completed, this '32 Ford
is just starting its new life. Beautifully built and totally
reliable, this is what every hotrod should aspire to be. Call
today!
