Vehicle Description
Spectacular all-steel street rod with all the best components. GM
Performance 383 cubic inch stroker motor, 700R4 4-speed automatic,
Brookville body, 4-wheel disc brakes. Stunning Nocturne Mist paint
with beautiful red leather interior. Easily the best '32 Ford
roadster we've ever featured! Steel cars just work better. You can
argue the virtues of how easy fiberglass is to work with, but in
the end, a steel car just feels right going down the road. And as
everyone knows, the Brookville bodies are the best in the business,
having cured any issues that may have existed with Henry's work. As
a result, this drop-dead gorgeous 1932 Ford roadster looks and
feels like a million bucks. The body was obviously in great shape
right out of the box, but the sheetmetal is so straight and smooth
you can use it as a mirror to shave your face in the morning. The
paint is a '60s Pontiac color called Nocturne Mist, which is a
wonderful steely blue, sometimes gray and sometimes dark gray
depending on the light. It's just beautiful in person and really
draws your eye to the stylish roadster shape. Of course, the usual
hi-boy touches abound, including shaved door handles, an open hood
with those awesome leather check straps, and big commercial
headlights up front to give it a truly vintage look. It's a vintage
performance look that still resonates today and thanks to the
professional work, it will always look timeless. No goofy graphics,
no wild pinstripes, just the cleanest, prettiest, most well-built
roadster we've ever seen. The interior measures up to the standard
set outside, with a spectacular red leather interior by Johnny
Miller. Twin buckets make it easy to get comfortable in the
low-slung roadster and the details make it truly special. Note the
chrome trim around the perimeter of the interior as well as on the
seat backs, the leather straps on the map pockets that mirrors the
hood straps, and that cool leather surround for the Lokar shifter.
Classic Instruments supplied the gauges and the polished gauge
panel which has a very cool Art-Deco look, and that device under
the dash is a Southwind heater with controls for the Vintage Air
Gen II heater system and headlights. You also get a tilt steering
column, push-button power and starting, and a new Rod Top
convertible top (that's removable in seconds) with a full set of
side curtains. The trunk is neatly finished to the same standards
as the interior, including a hidden WireMaster Power Panel II
harness that makes it all work. The attention to detail on this rod
is pretty impressive. The engine is a 383 cubic inch crate motor
from GM Performance Parts rated at 435 horsepower. There's also a
mountain of torque that makes this lightweight roadster feel like a
slingshot, and thanks to a FiTech fuel injection system, it runs
like a modern production car. No fussy carburetor, just quick
starts and no hassles. The engine is neatly dressed with lots of
polished aluminum, including the finned valve covers and matching
air cleaner, and block-hugger headers were ceramic coated to look
their best. Up front there's a big 4-core aluminum radiator and
you'll note that the wiring was discreetly hidden to keep things
clean. The transmission is a GM 700R4 automatic with overdrive, so
this roadster is a relaxed cruiser on the highway, and it feeds a
Moser 9-inch rear end with 3.70 gears and 31-spline axles with an
Auburn posi unit inside. The foundation is a So-Cal pinched nose
'32 hi-boy frame which was painted to match the bodywork and the
suspension is pure tradition with a So Cal 4-inch dropped front
axle on a leaf spring with hairpins, and custom coil-overs in back.
There's a disc brake at each corner, with the rears stashed inside
of some trick Buick aluminum drums for a vintage look, and there's
an electric E-brake, just in case. Slick 16x6 and 16x8 So-Cal Speed
Shop wheels have a traditional look (and yes, those are real
knock-offs) and they're wrapped in custom big-n-little redline
radials from Diamondback. Documentation is EXTENSIVE, with several
binders full of receipts, manuals, invoices, and other paperwork
related to the build. Like I said, I don't think I've ever seen one
this nice. It's just beautiful to look at, fantastic to drive, and
totally nails the nostalgia look while incorporating a bunch of
modern improvements. It's sorted, detailed, and ready to rock. Why
build when you can own a superior car for far less cash? Call
today! NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1932 Ford.Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
