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1932 FORD CABRIOLET #19 - RARE EARLY PRODUCTION BARN FIND

Sale price: $40,000.00 make an offer

Seller's notes: "Exceptional garage find."

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1932
Mileage:
81,935
Engine:
21 stud L-B V8
Trim:
1932 Ford Cabriolet
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1932 FORD CABRIOLET #19 - RARE EARLY PRODUCTION BARN FIND for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 421 votes

   In 1932 Ford advertised their crown jewel. the cabriolet. body style #127. more than any other.   This car has Briggs Body Company # 127-19 on the I. D. tag. nbsp; it also has what appear to be factory crayon markings on the inside of the doors and the body cross brace near the body tag.    This is the 19th and likely the earliest remaining of 7847 cabriolets produced by Briggs Body Co.   Ford sold 322. 62 passenger cars in 1932.   The first 4249 cars were never sold as new due to quality problems.   Some were used as demonstrators; others just disappeared from the market. This car is serial # 18*9058 with the numbers clearly stamped in both the frame and bellhousing. nbsp; and it matches the Maryland title that is in my name.   It has an early flat front crossmember. and a rare oddly shaped center crossmember with extra clearance around the battery.   'The 1932 Ford Book' suggest the likelihood that with a center crossmember like this it was one of the early frames that Ford contracted to Budd. before realizing in house production was able to meet the poor sales of the 1932 model year.   The car also has the early 80 mph unbranded V8 speedometer. the early fire wall. dash panel. and cowl vent. among many other early rarities. as documented in “The 1932 Ford Book”.

    I was able to purchase this car the day before hurricane Sandy hit the area.   The family of the New Jersey businessman that had owned the car since at least 1953 decided it was time to sell the car.   The family home three doors down from the Thomas Edison estate and within sight of the World Trade Center. was to be offered for sale. and the car would have to go.

   Sometime in the 60s the engine expired and a desirable L-B engine was purchased. rebuilt and installed.   The 32 was at this time a great survivor being preserved for activities with the kid's school. parades. and Sunday drives. By the mid-70s it was decided to restore the car as a retirement project.   Soon after disassembly began health issues intervened and the cabriolet sat disassembled for almost 40 years.

   What I found was a truly amazing car.   Partly disassembled with parts stuffed in wine barrels. crawl spaces and a cellar. the car had been stripped of its paint for many years.   Some of the stored parts show some surface rust as a result of basement storage.   The car itself is in great condition. with very little surface rust. and only a couple of problem areas. including the replaceable (repairable) tool tray under the front seat. and a small rust hole in the passenger side quarter panel behind the door. (see pictures)

   In the year and a half since buying the car I have been purchasing missing parts and validating the engine.   The cylinder heads are only sitting in place for easy inspection.   The cylinders are lubricated and the engine turns over by hand.   I have not tried to run the car but some fuel system restoration. a battery and head gaskets could have the car running.   This is a very complete car.  I have the front seat. nbsp;the rumble seat. and the folding top with it's well worn canvas and the rear framed window.   The car is missing 3 sections of the hood. the lower grill valance. a door handle. a cowl lamp. and likely a few other minor pieces. nbsp; all appear to be readily available.    Included with the car are a couple extra front fender braces. and an Edmunds twin carb along with a Ford single carb setup. The car has the latches. window frames. regulators. door mouldings. dash. and instrument panel.

 The car can be seen by appointment.   For additional information or to schedule an appointment to see the car call 301 598 2434. nbsp; feel free to leave a message if I'm not home and I'll return the call ASAP

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