Vehicle Description
For some folks, the '32 Ford 3-window coupe is the epitome of hot
rod cool. This beautifully built little coupe is a clean, almost
subtle rod that gets all the major stuff exactly right, creating a
car that's not only very attractive, but also fun to drive,
comfortable, and reliable, all critical aspects of the modern hot
rod. This is truly a no-compromises hot rod.
The body is obviously fiberglass at this price but that also means
that it is all new stuff and beautifully finished. You can see the
quality of the bodywork just in looking at the reflections in the
paint's surface and panel gaps are extremely good. The top is
slightly chopped to give it just the right profile and all the
exterior door handles and hinges have been shaved in proper street
rod fashion. A multi-piece steel hood adds a smooth custom look
that most folks will prefer and service access is still good. The
dark plum paint is beautifully applied and very elegant looking,
making this a car that will stand out simply because it doesn't
need to beat you over the head with loud colors. A bit of custom
pinstripe work highlights the belt moldings and there's a more
intricate design on the deck lid. Full fenders, trick spreader bars
with built-in marker lights, and a polished grille insert add some
visual contrast as well as practical protection. It's hard not to
like the way this car looks.
The two-tone gray and burgundy interior is luxurious and
comfortable, not Spartan and basic like a lot of rods. If you want
to go cross-country, there are worse ways to do it than behind the
wheel of this Ford. The bucket seats are nicely contoured to be
all-day comfortable and there's plenty of leg room in the 3-window
body. Features like a tilt steering column, air conditioning, power
windows and locks, and a custom center console mean that this car
is as comfortable as your daily driver and finish quality is so
nice that you'll want to spend a lot of time in here. Handsome
gauges from Classic Instruments have a retro look and the
leather-wrapped LaCarrera steering wheel is an upscale touch that
definitely doesn't look out of place in this car. The good-sized
trunk will carry all your gear and offers more custom work,
including an electric opener, custom side panels, and a secure area
that hides some of the car's inner workings.
No surprises under the hood, as it uses a 350 cubic inch LT1
Chevrolet V8, but that's because reliability and performance were
important to the builder. Fuel injection makes it reliable and
plenty of chrome makes it worthwhile to open the hood at shows and
its Corvette DNA is clearly evident. The standard horsepower
upgrades are here, including an open-element air cleaner, long-tube
headers, and a custom dual exhaust system with turn-downs just
ahead of the rear axle. The big radiator makes sure it doesn't get
cranky in traffic and with a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive
transmission, it's a fantastic highway cruiser. A tubular axle and
transverse leaf spring hold up the front end, which also includes
disc brakes, while out back there's a Ford 8-inch rear on a 4-link
with coil-over shocks. Staggered American Racing wheels give it
that nose-down attitude and carry right-sized 195/60/15 front and
235/55/17 rear BFGoorich T/A radials.
Nicely built, fully sorted, ready to enjoy, this is a car that
works better than most hot rods and looks great doing it. And it's
really hard to argue with the price. Call today!