For Sale: 1937 Ford 2-Dr Sedan in Richmond, Illinois

Behold this Black Beauty, a custom-built 1937 Ford 2-door Humpback Sedan. This stunning creation showcases a tastefully-done build that has been executed with a high attention to detail. Its all-steel body boasts an elegant black mirror-shine exterior that beautifully contrasts with a gray tweed interior, exuding timeless styling.

Under the hood rests a professionally-built 1972 400ci Chevy V8 small-block with aluminum heads, generating about 325 horsepower. Paired with a 200 R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission and a Ford 9" rear end with 3.80 gears, a pleasurable driving experience is ensured!

This street-rod is equipped with modern amenities to enhance comfort and convenience. The Vintage Air air conditioning system ensures a pleasant driving experience regardless of the weather. The front disk brakes and rear drum brakes provide reliable stopping power, instilling confidence on the road. The shaved door handles, complemented by Auto Lock keyless entry with door-poppers and two sets of keys/key fobs, add a cool and clean touch guaranteed to turn heads every time you're entering this beauty!

Step inside the cabin, and you'll be greeted by an elegant and thoughtfully designed custom dash, which proudly displays the iconic Ford V8 logo and new Auto Meter gauges. It also houses hidden retractable cupholders and a cigarette lighter, further adding to the modern conveniences and amenities.

This modernized '37 Ford Street-rod also boasts an Alpine audio system, power windows, and American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels, further elevating its appeal. The paintwork presents exceptionally well, with minor touch-ups that are visible upon close inspection. Custom louvers on the hood, sides, and deck lid offer a bit of contrast to the car's beautiful lines. The tear-drop headlights, rear split-window, and aftermarket solid front window further enhance this hotrod's curb appeal. A front-fender bra (as seen in photos) will also be included to protect the paint work from rocks and road debris if you choose.

The overall ride stance of this vehicle is both pleasing and functional, with a subtle front rake achieved by a 1.5-inch drop spindle. From the tastefully-delicate mirrors to the polished-chrome and stainless steel accents, a meticulous the attention to detail is clearly shown. The glossy black paintwork ensures that this car turns heads wherever it goes!

There are various upgrades that could be done to this car that could radically increase the value, if interested. In particular, this '37 still maintains the original solid front suspension, which would greatly benefit from replacing it with independent coil-over suspension and rack and pinion steering. Power brakes would be a great addition as well. However, this car is priced quite-competitively given the nature of its build, the overall condition, and its drivability.

This '37 Black Beauty is a head-turning, mean-lookin' street rod that effortlessly combines elegance, classic-meets-modern style, and drivability! If you have any questions, feel free to call 262-HOTRODS and ask for Harry, the owner of the shop!