1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

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 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 newer 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 punched full of louvers adds a custom look and enhances cooling performance, both important aspects of enjoying your '32 Ford on the street. The dark blue 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 single red pinstripe highlights the belt moldings, and there's a more intricate design on the deck lid. Full fenders, bumpers, and chrome spreader bars add some visual contrast as well as practical protection. It's hard not to like the way this car looks.

The two-tone gray 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 bench seat is 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 an AM/FM/CD stereo system 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 Dolphin gauges have a retro look and the wood-rimmed 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 battery box painted to match the interior so it blends in.

No surprises under the hood, as it uses a 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8, but that's because reliability and performance were important to the builder. Plenty of chrome makes it worthwhile to open the hood at shows and there's decent service access, too. The standard horsepower upgrades are here, from an Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor to long-tube headers and a custom dual exhaust system with chrome tips poking out from under the rear bumper. The big radiator should make sure it doesn't get cranky in traffic, and with a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission, it's a fantastic highway cruiser. Custom A-arms and coil-over shocks hold up the front end, which also uses rack-and-pinion steering, while out back there's a Ford 9-inch rear on a 4-link. Staggered Torque Thrust wheels give it that nose-down attitude and carry right-sized 185/75/14 front and 225/75/15 rear blackwall 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!