For Sale: 1932 Ford Cabriolet in McDonald, Pennsylvania

Fuel Required is thrilled to present this extraordinary 1932 Ford Cabriolet in our McDonald, PA showroom. One of the rarest examples, this Cabriolet features an early original steel body (#19) crafted by Briggs Manufacturing Company, a renowned coachbuilder who provided specialty bodies for Ford. The 1932 Cabriolet holds a special place in automotive history - combining open-air motoring with roll-up windows and a snug cloth top, it offered comfort far beyond that of the typical Roadster. Originally discovered in untouched condition near the Thomas Edison home in New Jersey, this car was carefully dismantled, professionally restored, and updated to show-quality standards. The transformation is extraordinary. Key Features & Upgrades: - Original Ford steel fenders - Original rumble seat - 1940 Ford dashboard equipped with modern Classic Instruments gauges - Rootlieb 4-piece steel hood, stretched 2 inches for a sleek profile - Chopped and laid-back original windshield, reduced by 1 inch - Leather interior paired with German square-weave carpet - Custom tan Hartz Cloth convertible top with a glass rear window - Polished stainless-steel top irons, chopped 1 inch - Vintage air conditioning and heating system - American Autowire harness paired with an Optima battery - Hidden stereo system - Turn signals discreetly placed inside cow lights - Walker radiator - Wheel Smith wire wheels wrapped in Coker tires - SoCal chassis and suspension - Buick-style brake drum covers - Custom stainless-steel exhaust - GM Performance 383 cu in / 340 hp crate engine - Gearstar 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission - Currie 9-inch rear differential, 3.83:1 Twin Track - PPG single-stage DCC 9300 paint, a flawless, show-ready finish Nearly brand-new in every aspect yet brimming with authenticity, this cabriolet has never been shown, making it a perfect contender for national or local competition. The paint, chrome, and interior are immaculate, demonstrating uncompromising attention to detail throughout. Replicating a build of this caliber would cost well over three times the asking price, as rare, as original, and as jaw-dropping as it gets. Historical Context: The 1932 Ford marked a pivotal innovation for Ford - introducing the first affordable, cast-in-one-piece V-8 engine, a milestone in American automotive engineering. The "Model 18," as it was known, offered 65-66 horsepower from a 221 cu in flathead V8, paired with a lightweight design and elegant styling courtesy of Edsel Ford's vision. This car isn't just a build - it's a rolling piece of automotive history, fully realized and elevated for modern driving and admiration. We strongly recommend, welcome, and encourage personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price is required to hold a vehicle. Upon receipt of the deposit, the vehicle will be reserved for seven (7) days, pending final payment.