1932 Ford Model 18 Deluxe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

After building a substantial lead in the automotive industry with the Model T and Model A built by his namesake Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford was critically aware of his competition beginning to catch up. With General Motors and Chrysler now offering six-cylinder engines in their Chevrolet and Plymouth models, the Model A was still using a trusty four-cylinder and as a result, in the summer of 1930, Henry Ford enlisted a team comprised of his most talented experimental engineers to begin designing a small V8 that could be produced easily and inexpensively for the masses. First shown to the public in March of 1932, the new design dubbed the Model 18 offered a variety of attractive open and closed bodies and was well received by the public. Eventually gaining immense popularity by helping build the hot-rodding community, 1932 Ford Model 18s, or “Deuce Coupes” have enjoyed perhaps the most of this attention as they have been ingrained in American pop-culture as one of the original hot rods.

This lot is offered Without Reserve from The Roger Boman Collection, which comprises 27 vehicles ranging from European to American classics. Many examples within the collection feature Mr. Boman’s standard modification “formula,” including but not limited to the addition of disc brakes, air conditioning, modern fuel injection, and many other custom touches seen by countless enthusiasts around the Fresno, California area who shared the late owner’s passion for this unique assortment of automobiles.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Roger Boman Collection  

• Finished in a striking red paint 

• Upgraded bench seat with black upholstery 

• Powered by a small-block Chevrolet engine  

• Equipped with a black canvas top  

• American Racing wheels 

• Front Wilwood disc brakes  

• Please note that while the odometer currently displays 1,595 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown 

Features  

• Automatic transmission  

• Four-barrel carburetor  

• Upgraded cooling system  

• Dual chrome headlamps  

• Chrome front and rear bumpers  

• Staggered 165mm front and 255mm rear tires  

• Dual chrome mirrors  

• Chrome door handles  

• Dual rear brake lights  

• Vented hood  

• Custom three-spoke steering wheel  

• Classic Instruments gauges  

Known Imperfections  

• This example is offered with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging  

Ownership History 

While a part of The Roger Boman Collection, this Ford Hot Rod is said to have been restored under current ownership before being periodically enjoyed on the way to local car shows.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Blake Wingrove Phone: 616.822.8589 email: bwingrove@hagerty.com