Vehicle Description
Hot-rodding is all about individuality, so you should think of this
1932 Ford 3-window coupe as a blank canvas. Someone has already
done all the hard work, but think of the unique spin you could put
on this black coupe to truly make it your own. It's ready to rock
right now, and with a little extra work, you'll have a
one-of-a-kind rod that will stand out.
At this price, you already know the body is fiberglass, but it's
rather accurately done, including an unchopped top that's a rare
find. The body is basic black and the paint looks the way you'd
expect a hot rod to look: good enough to pass muster, but applied
knowing the important stuff is the hardware under the hood. You
could do a good color sand and buff to take it up a notch, or
perhaps add some flames or more pinstripes, or even two-tone it
somehow, the sky's the limit. It has a proper '32 Ford grille and
the low-set commercial headlights look fantastic. We also like the
basic simplicity of the exposed hinges and the lovely
original-style door handles, so you don't have to deal with finicky
door poppers. There's some pinstripe work on the trunk, and it's
flanked by a set of original-style taillights with blue-dot lenses,
as well as a chrome spreader bar protecting the rear-mounted gas
tank. If you want a traditional look, this cool coupe totally nails
it.
The interior is nicely styled and unlike original '32 coupes, has
plenty of room even for taller drivers. The contoured bench seat is
done in two tone burgundy and gray vinyl that'll look good
practically forever, and custom door panels were created to match.
The gray carpets are a nice contrast and fit rather well and the
dash has been painted to match the bodywork. You'll need to invest
a little time here, because the gauges (except for the tach) are
not yet hooked up, nor is the A/C system, but both of those are
nice weekend projects that'll add value as well as comfort. We love
the 4-spoke wheel that looks a lot like the dirt track steering
wheels used in the 1950s and the Lokar shifter for the 700R4
4-speed automatic transmission looks an awful lot like an original
piece. The trunk is surprisingly spacious, especially with the
battery tucked up high and out of the way, and all it needs is some
quick and simple finishing to be ready to go.
Up front there's a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8 that runs great and
makes all the usual hot rod sounds. There's a big Holley 4-barrel
carburetor up top, plenty of shiny parts to look at (after all,
it's out there for everyone to see), and the right hardware to make
it reliable. Check out the big radiator up front, the chrome
alternator, and the block-hugging headers that eliminate
interference issues. The front suspension is tubular A-arms and
coil-over shocks with rack-and-pinion steering, so handling is
surprisingly agile, while the rear is a custom Ford 9-inch on a
4-link setup. Glasspack-style mufflers give it an awesome hot rod
sound and you'll dig the beautifully machined brake calipers up
front. Rounding it out are a set of burgundy steel wheels that
really look elegant, especially with hubcaps and trim rings, plus
those staggered wide whitewall tires for a period-perfect vibe.
Finish it the way you'd want and you'll be years and thousands of
dollars ahead. A cool traditional rod ready to go to the next
level. Call today!
