1932 Ford Roadster

Low windshield, sweeping fenders and an open cockpit just inches above the pavement. The '32 Ford roadster has a presence that generations of hot rodders have chased, and this one makes the attraction easy to understand. Bright red paint, a deep brown cockpit and a sharply raked stance give it the kind of curb appeal that draws people across a show field. All-metal construction and a restoration by Barry's Speed Shop put substance behind that first impression. The red finish stretches across steel bodywork, fenders, running boards, deck lid and grille shell, complemented by an aluminum hood and hood sides. Shaved door handles and concealed deck-lid hardware leave the body's curves uninterrupted, while thin, bright trim follows the hood, doors and rear quarters. A polished vertical-bar grille, chrome headlight housings and a low windshield in a polished frame provide contrast. Flush-mounted teardrop LED taillights finish the smooth rear panel, and polished SRRC wheels measuring 17" up front and 18" at the rear wear General G-MAX AS-05 tires. Beneath the hood, a 350ci Chevrolet small-block V8 is fed by a four-barel carburetor and pairs a polished intake manifold with a finned oval air cleaner and matching valve covers. The red engine compartment provides a backdrop for the polished accessories, aluminum radiator and electric cooling fan. A 700R4 4-speed automatic supplies overdrive for highway cruising, sending power to a 9" rear axle complimented by a polished SRRC quick-change-style housing. The red-painted chassis features a polished dropped front axle, hairpin radius rods, a transverse leaf spring and adjustable front shocks. Four-bar rear suspension and adjustable QA1 coilovers support the rear, while four-wheel power disc brakes use drilled and slotted rotors. The custom brown interior wraps the cockpit in sculpted upholstery, combining a contoured bench seat with pleated inserts and matching door panels. Brown carpeting and bound floor mats carry the color through the footwells, joined by upholstered surrounds for the floor shifter and parking brake. A wrapped Budnik steering wheel sits on a polished tilt column ahead of cream-faced Classic Instruments gauges set into bright horizontal dash trim. A discreetly mounted SirusXM-ready Pioneer stereo keeps the dashboard uncluttered, with a six-disc CD changer concealed in the trunk. Matching brown panels, pleated accents and carpeting give the luggage compartment the same finished appearance as the cabin. This roadster captures the appeal of a finished custom: the stance already sorted, the cockpit inviting and the details carried well beyond the surfaces everyone sees. For the enthusiast who wants the unmistakable '32 Ford experience, it offers a compelling opportunity to skip the lengthy build process and get straight to the pleasure of owning an open-air hot rod. Key Highlights Professionally Built by Barry's Speed Shop 350ci Chevrolet V8 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission Ford 9" rear axle with polished SRRC quick-change-style housing All-metal construction with steel body, fenders, running boards, deck lid and grille shell Aluminum hood and hood sides Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan Red-painted chassis with polished dropped front axle Hairpin radius rods, transverse front leaf spring and adjustable front shocks Four-bar rear suspension with adjustable QA1 coilovers Four-wheel power disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors Dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers Polished 17" front and 18" rear SRRC wheels Custom brown interior with matching door panels Wrapped Budnik steering wheel and polished tilt column Classic Instruments gauges Pioneer stereo with concealed six-disc CD changer Matching brown upholstery and carpeting in trunk