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- 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod
- 427ci Big-Block Chevrolet V8
- 4-Barrel Carburetor
- TH400 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Blue Exterior
- Blue Cloth Interior
- All-Steel 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Body
- 4" Chopped Roof
- Custom Fully Boxed Aftermarket Frame
- Roller Camshaft
- Roller Rocker Valvetrain
- Aftermarket Electronic Ignition
- Aftermarket Exhaust Headers
- Aluminum Intake Manifold
- Aluminum Radiator
- Electric Cooling Fan
- Ford 9" Rear Axle
- Adjustable Rear Coil-Over Suspension
- Front Disc Brakes
- Cragar S/S Chrome Wheels
- Staggered Wheel & Tire Setup
- Narrow Front Tires & Wide Rear Performance Tires
- Fenderless Front-End Configuration
- Exposed Front Suspension
- Chrome Headlights
- Custom Blue Cloth Upholstery
- Custom Padded Door Panels
- Woodgrain-Style Instrument Panel
- White-Face Classic-Style Gauges
- Floor-Mounted Automatic Shifter
- Aftermarket Steering Wheel
- Tilt Steering Column
- Air Conditioning
- Power Trunk Release
- Power-Retractable Antenna
- Aftermarket AM/FM/CD Stereo
- Power Seat Controls
- Tinted Side & Rear Glass
- Custom Paint Job
This 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod is an all-steel, heavily customized build that combines authentic early-Ford architecture with the unmistakable performance character of a 1969 Corvette-sourced 427ci Big-Block Chevrolet V8. Showing approximately 6,977 miles, the car was conceived as a one-of-one creation rather than a conventional street rod, with virtually every major component selected or engineered around its distinctive combination of vintage Henry Ford steel and big-block Chevrolet power. Its all-steel 1932 Ford 5-window body has been given a dramatic 4-inch roof chop, producing the low, aggressive profile at the heart of the build, while the fenderless front end, exposed suspension, deep-dish Cragar S/S wheels, front skinnies, and substantial rear performance rubber reinforce its traditional hot-rod attitude. Beneath the body is a custom fully boxed aftermarket frame designed to cope with the torque of the 427, backed by a heavy-duty TH400 automatic and Ford 9-inch rear axle. According to the seller, the car has also received significant publicity and attracted attention from collectors, further separating it from the typical home-built street rod.
Exterior and Interior
The Blue exterior is built around what the seller identifies as an authentic all-steel 1932 Henry Ford 5-Window Coupe body, a particularly important element of the car's identity. Rather than relying on a reproduction fiberglass shell, the build retains vintage steel while incorporating a radical 4-inch chopped roof that dramatically lowers the greenhouse and gives the coupe its unmistakable stance. The front fenders have been eliminated entirely, exposing the suspension and allowing the narrow front tires and chrome Cragar S/S wheels to become part of the visual composition. At the rear, substantially wider performance tires fill out the stance and visually communicate the car's big-block intentions. Chrome headlights and restrained exterior detailing preserve the traditional '32 Ford character without distracting from the body proportions. The cabin was designed to provide substantially more comfort and convenience than is normally expected from a Pro-Street-inspired hot rod. Blue cloth upholstery, custom padded door panels, a woodgrain-style instrument panel, and white-face classic-style gauges create a period-influenced environment while modern equipment makes the car far more usable. Air conditioning provides contemporary climate comfort, while a tilt steering column, power seat controls, electric trunk release, power-retractable antenna, and aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo add amenities rarely associated with aggressively built hot rods of this type. The floor-mounted automatic shifter operates the TH400 transmission, and tinted side and rear glass complete the cabin's customized presentation.
Engine
At the center of the build is its 427ci Big-Block Chevrolet V8, reported by the seller to be a period-correct 1969 Corvette-sourced engine. Installing a Chevrolet 427 into the compact confines of a 1932 Ford required the drivetrain and chassis to be engineered around the considerably greater size and torque of the big-block, making the engine installation one of the defining elements of the car. The naturally aspirated V8 breathes through a 4-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake manifold and is equipped with a roller camshaft, roller rocker valvetrain, aftermarket electronic ignition, and aftermarket exhaust headers. Supporting the 427 is an aluminum radiator with electric cooling, while the seller reports approximately 80 psi of oil pressure and operating temperatures around 220°F during extended street use. Power is handled by a heavy-duty Turbo Hydra-Matic TH400 3-speed automatic transmission before reaching a Ford 9-inch rear axle. According to the seller, the rear-end assembly has also benefited from approximately $15,000 in recent structural work. Adjustable rear coil-over suspension allows the chassis to be dialed in around the combination, while front disc brakes provide upgraded stopping capability. The result is a drivetrain package built around old-school displacement and torque, combining one of Chevrolet's legendary big-block engines with one of the most recognizable Ford hot-rod bodies ever produced.
This 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod is an all-steel, heavily customized build that combines authentic early-Ford architecture with the unmistakable performance character of a 1969 Corvette-sourced 427ci Big-Block Chevrolet V8. Showing approximately 6,977 miles, the car was conceived as a one-of-one creation rather than a conventional street rod, with virtually every major component selected or engineered around its distinctive combination of vintage Henry Ford steel and big-block Chevrolet power. Its all-steel 1932 Ford 5-window body has been given a dramatic 4-inch roof chop, producing the low, aggressive profile at the heart of the build, while the fenderless front end, exposed suspension, deep-dish Cragar S/S wheels, front skinnies, and substantial rear performance rubber reinforce its traditional hot-rod attitude. Beneath the body is a custom fully boxed aftermarket frame designed to cope with the torque of the 427, backed by a heavy-duty TH400 automatic and Ford 9-inch rear axle. According to the seller, the car has also received significant publicity and attracted attention from collectors, further separating it from the typical home-built street rod.
This 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton Hot Rod takes the simplicity of early Ford design and turns it into a traditional open-wheel hot rod with a strong period-inspired attitude. Finished in red over a tan interior, it is powered by a 350ci V8 topped with triple 2-barrel carburetors and paired with an automatic transmission. The chopped top has been removed, leaving a more open profile beneath the tan convertible soft top, while the exposed engine, staggered aftermarket wheels, dropped front axle, and side-exit exhaust give the car the unmistakable stance and mechanical presence enthusiasts expect from a classic hot rod build.
This 1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop is the kind of early pony car that gets straight to the point: a compact coupe, a small-block Ford V8, a four-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive. Showing approximately 17,433 miles, this example is finished in Caspian Blue over a black reupholstered interior and keeps the classic Mustang recipe intact while adding just enough personalization to make it feel more driver-focused. The 289ci V8, Hurst shifter, manual gearbox, and clean first-generation styling give it the sort of analog character that makes these cars so enjoyable even decades later.
This 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Restomod takes the classic first-generation Mustang formula and adds a serious catalog of modern performance and comfort upgrades. Showing approximately 301 miles, this example has received an extensive refresh centered around a 347ci Blueprint Engines stroker V8 rated at 440 horsepower, an AOD heavy-duty performance automatic, and a 3.55 Posi-Traction rear differential. Its mechanical upgrades are matched by a thoroughly updated cabin with Procar reclining seats, Dakota Digital instrumentation, Vintage Air, power windows, and a modernized audio system, making this a far more capable and usable take on the original GTA recipe.
This 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton Hot Rod takes the simplicity of early Ford design and turns it into a traditional open-wheel hot rod with a strong period-inspired attitude. Finished in red over a tan interior, it is powered by a 350ci V8 topped with triple 2-barrel carburetors and paired with an automatic transmission. The chopped top has been removed, leaving a more open profile beneath the tan convertible soft top, while the exposed engine, staggered aftermarket wheels, dropped front axle, and side-exit exhaust give the car the unmistakable stance and mechanical presence enthusiasts expect from a classic hot rod build.
This 1928 Plymouth Model Q Delivery Street Rod takes the distinctive commercial-body styling of an early Plymouth and gives it a decidedly custom street-rod personality. Showing 20,060 miles, it combines a 351ci Windsor V8 with a C6 3-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, delivering a traditional American hot-rod powertrain in a far less common body style than the usual coupe or roadster. Its blue and Merlot two-tone exterior, custom flame graphics, hand-painted rear quarter artwork, aftermarket air conditioning, and reupholstered interior make this a highly personalized build with plenty of visual character.
This 1931 Ford Model A 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod “Phantom” takes the unmistakable silhouette of an early Ford and transforms it into a fully customized, award-winning hot rod. Showing just 291 miles, the build centers around a custom “Phantom” 3-window coupe body mounted to a hand-built frame, with dramatic details including a suicide front end, custom flame graphics, skull grille artwork, and a purpose-built stance. Its 327ci V8, six-carburetor intake setup, Muncie 4-speed manual, side-exit exhaust, and staggered wheel-and-tire combination give the car the mechanical personality to match its appearance. Rather than simply recreating a traditional Model A, this build embraces the show-car side of American hot-rodding with extensive customization throughout.
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