1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

 1932 Ford Roadster Highboy Hot Rod.
Only 600 miles since restoration.
Photo Album '32 Ford Hot Rod 

Chassis no. 18198934

• all-steel “HighBoy” originally built in the 1970's
• full race-built 286-cu. in. H&H flathead V8 2007
• 1939 Ford three-speed manual transmission 3-on the floor.
• live axle suspension with transverse leaf spring suspension front and rear
• 4-wheel hydraulic drum bakes.
• wheelbase: 106"
• Recent high-quality restoration
• "Drives like a new car – even at freeway speeds. "
　

This all-steel “hi-boy” roadster was built in the 1970s and benefits from a complete frame-off restoration and a full mechanical rebuild that was completed in 2007. Additional servicing and restoration by Bruce Canepa Dec. 2010 at cost of $17. 00. Finished in a beautiful gray metallic that is nicely accented by a gray leather interior. this deuce sits on its original rails that have been boxed and features a full race-built 286-cu. in. H&H flathead V8 engine with a 1939 Ford three-speed manual transmission. A well known hot rod in Southern California. it also has a 1940 Ford rear end. a Duval windshield. and 16" Ford steel wheels. The previous said it is his favorite to drive from his personal collection. It “drives like a new car even at freeway speeds. ”

1932 Ford Roadster Hi - Boy / Highboy Hot Rod  

Period correct hot rod throughout

Ex - Richard Munz

Ex - Bob Autry

Ex - Bruce Canepa

Odometer:  565 miles

59A Flathead V-8 built by H & H Flatheads 2007 www. flatheads-forever. com 

Original twin Stromber 97 carburetors. Not reproductions.  

Original Offenhauser heads

3-speed manual transmission  "3 on-the-floor"

Early Pete & Jake's suspension

Original '32 Ford body & frame (steel)

Raked Duvall split windshield

Red's headers

'50 Pontiac tail lights

Authentic Ford Banjo steering wheel

drum brakes all around

Vintage style Firestone tires

Other Hot Rod Fords at the Madison Zamperini Collection: '33 Ford 3-window Coupe  '37 Ford Woody Wagon   

A good part of the legend of the flat head V8 engine is embodied in the hot rod culture that emerged from its tuning. modification and performance. The flat head's potential was never in doubt. and it did not take long for tuners to seize upon it and create ways to extract it. Through the hot rod's evolution. one model emerged as the rodder's favorite: Henry Ford's 1932 Roadster.

The “Deuce” was the first V8-powered Ford and the first reasonably priced V8. Deuce Roadsters were dirt-cheap by the late thirties. and they were also light and amenable to modification with simple tools and basic skills. They ignited a revolution that spread from the back streets of California to the salt flats of Utah and throughout the United States. inspiring generations in magazines. television shows and iconic movies.

Over time. Deuce Roadsters evolved into two basic styles. The Lowboy's body was channeled over the frame and frequently sectioned to reduce its overall height. lower the center of gravity and minimize wind resistance. The Highboy retained the stock body dimensions and mounting on top of the frame rails. It may have expended a few horsepower on frontal area. but it was a lot more comfortable for cruising.

The appeal to ours is its exquisite simplicity and genuine period presentation. The body is a real 1932 steel body. 565 total miles since restoration / build. Sorted. runs great. it is real and period correct.  An honest well restored. period correct  '32 hi-boy.  

It has the real deal flathead with Offy heads and real Strombergs not repros. Banjo steering wheel. 3 on the floor. nice. smooth. powerful motor but period power not a 600 HP modern monster.

Hard to find a '32 that is this correct. super clean. fresh and. runs perfectly. Previous owners: Richard Munz. Bruce Canepa. Bob Autry.

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