- 1932 Ford Model A Roadster Hot Rod
- 350ci V8
- Dual Holley 4-Barrel Carburetors
- TH400 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Red Exterior
- Black Interior
- Black Convertible Top
- Highboy Package w/ Front & Rear C-Notch Rails
- Front & Rear Stainless Steel Spreader Bars w/ Chrome Bolts
- Heidts Front & Rear Independent Suspension Systems
- Front Independent A-Arms
- Custom Front & Rear Chrome Trim
- SO-CAL Speed Shop Stainless Steel Shocks
- Halibrand Quick Change Rear End
- Stage 3 4-Wheel Independent Chassis
- 1932 Ford Roadster Glide Seat
- Custom Lecarra Steering Wheel
- Billet Specialties Steering Column
- Custom 1932 Ford Top Panel
- Custom 1932 Ford Louvered Side Panels
- Aftermarket Hood Hinges
- 2" Chopped Windshield & Roofline
- Walker Cobra Radiator
- Aftermarket Exhaust System
- Aftermarket Grille
- High-Speed Stall Converter
- SO-CAL Speed Shop Custom Gauges
- Chrome Spindles
- Front Superbell Disc Brakes & Rear Disc Brakes
- Built-Off 1929 Ford Highboy Stage 3 Chassis
Think hot rod, and chances are you’ll come up with something based on a Ford Model A. The Model A, following on from the nomenclature set by the fabled Model T, is a prime candidate for custom builds, just like our featured 1932 Ford Model A Roadster Hot Rod. This car has reportedly been subject to a detailed restoration: a Stage 3 chassis-based build that combines traditional styling with modern engineering. It’s now been fitted with a Chevrolet 350ci V8 coupled to a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission.
Exterior and Interior
This 1932 Ford Model A Roadster Hot Rod is reportedly built off of a 1929 Ford Highboy Stage 3 chassis. From there, it has been finished in bright red with a 2-inch chopped windshield and roofline. Custom touches include louvered side panels, a Bop Top black convertible roof, chrome spreader bars, and a Walker Cobra radiator. The presentation is further elevated by billet and stainless steel hardware throughout, while the aftermarket grille and exhaust system contribute to its bespoke character. Inside, the black cabin features a Roadster glide seat, a custom Lecarra steering wheel mounted on a Billet Specialties column, and SO-CAL Speed Shop custom gauges, blending vintage inspiration with modern craftsmanship.
Engine
Although based on a Ford, that hotrod features GM firepower under the hood. It’s fitted with a Chevrolet 350ci V8 paired with a previously rebuilt Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission and a high-speed stall converter. Power is channeled to the rear wheels through a Halibrand quick-change rear end and a Ford 9-inch differential. The chassis is a 1929 Highboy Stage 3 build with front and rear C-notch rails, Heidts independent suspension systems, SO-CAL Speed Shop stainless steel shocks, and chrome spindles, delivering both agility and comfort. With disc brakes up front and drums in the rear, allowing for improved stopping power too.
This 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan is a charming example of one of the most important cars in American automotive history, presented here with just 4,258 miles showing. Finished in Blue with a Brown interior, this Tudor keeps the unmistakable proportions and mechanical simplicity that defined the Model A era. Yellow wire-spoke wheels, whitewall tires, a rear-mounted spare, and a luggage trunk give it a period-correct touring look, while a FRAM PH3500 spin-on oil filter conversion adds a subtle practical update. For anyone drawn to prewar motoring, this is the sort of car that delivers the experience in a wonderfully straightforward way.
This 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Street Rod takes one of Ford’s most iconic early body styles and turns it into something far more rowdy. Showing just 470 miles, it blends upright Model A proportions with the ingredients enthusiasts expect from a traditional street rod: a 302ci V8, 4-barrel carburetor, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, aftermarket suspension, and a custom exhaust system. What really gives this car its personality, though, is the visual treatment. The Lilac Metallic finish, custom devil and flame airbrush artwork, black vinyl roof, chrome trim, and polished wheels make it the kind of hot rod that stands out immediately rather than trying to imitate a factory restoration. The rebuilt title brand should also be noted.
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 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan is a charming example of one of the most important cars in American automotive history, presented here with just 4,258 miles showing. Finished in Blue with a Brown interior, this Tudor keeps the unmistakable proportions and mechanical simplicity that defined the Model A era. Yellow wire-spoke wheels, whitewall tires, a rear-mounted spare, and a luggage trunk give it a period-correct touring look, while a FRAM PH3500 spin-on oil filter conversion adds a subtle practical update. For anyone drawn to prewar motoring, this is the sort of car that delivers the experience in a wonderfully straightforward way.
This 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod takes one of the most recognizable early Ford body styles and gives it the classic hot rod treatment. Showing 25,148 miles, it pairs a black exterior with a vivid red interior and a 327ci V8 backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. The build mixes traditional hot rod cues with modern usability, including polished billet wheels, a reupholstered cabin, aftermarket instrumentation, air conditioning, and a power trunk. It has the right old-school proportions and character, but with enough comfort and convenience to make it more than just a garage centerpiece.
This 1933 Ford Model B SpeedStar Hot Rod is a full custom build that takes classic prewar hot rod proportions and wraps them around a much more modern performance package. Showing just 3,645 miles, it features an Alloway-built Rat’s Glass fiberglass body, a 383ci stroker V8, an automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Finished in silver with a custom paint job over a reupholstered gray leather interior, this SpeedStar mixes show-car presentation with real hot rod substance. Add in 4-wheel disc brakes, aftermarket suspension, custom wheels, power-operated features, and an upgraded audio system, and you have a build that is as much about craftsmanship as it is about attitude.
This 1932 Ford Model 18 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod takes one of the most recognizable early Ford body styles and gives it the classic hot rod treatment. Showing 25,148 miles, it pairs a black exterior with a vivid red interior and a 327ci V8 backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. The build mixes traditional hot rod cues with modern usability, including polished billet wheels, a reupholstered cabin, aftermarket instrumentation, air conditioning, and a power trunk. It has the right old-school proportions and character, but with enough comfort and convenience to make it more than just a garage centerpiece.
This 1933 Ford Model B SpeedStar Hot Rod is a full custom build that takes classic prewar hot rod proportions and wraps them around a much more modern performance package. Showing just 3,645 miles, it features an Alloway-built Rat’s Glass fiberglass body, a 383ci stroker V8, an automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Finished in silver with a custom paint job over a reupholstered gray leather interior, this SpeedStar mixes show-car presentation with real hot rod substance. Add in 4-wheel disc brakes, aftermarket suspension, custom wheels, power-operated features, and an upgraded audio system, and you have a build that is as much about craftsmanship as it is about attitude.
The 2002 Chrysler Prowler is one of the most distinctive American production cars of its era, blending hot-rod-inspired styling with modern engineering in a way few factory-built cars ever attempted. Showing 60,252 miles, this example is finished in Prowler Silver Metallic over an Agate interior and comes with both its black convertible soft top and a removable body-colored hardtop. The current owner reports that this is 1 of just 98 examples produced in Prowler Silver Metallic for the 2002 model year, adding another point of interest to an already unusual factory roadster.
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