V8-Powered 1932 Plymouth Coupe Hot Rod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1932 Coupe represented a high point for early Plymouths. Built during the depths of the Great Depression, it helped Plymouth become the only major U.S. automaker to increase sales — a remarkable achievement in a collapsing market.

Power was provided by a 196ci L-head four-cylinder engine, which was paired with the innovative “Floating Power” engine mount system using rubber-insulated mounts to reduce vibration and give the smoothness of a larger engine.

Technically advanced, this car featured hydraulic brakes, full-pressure lubrication, and durable construction. New one-piece front fenders, freestanding headlights, and a boxy cabin modernized its appearance. And just like the buying public did when they were new, hot rodders also snapped up used ’32 Plymouths — then started modifying them.

This example is dressed in yellow with two-tone tan upholstery, wears 15” wire wheels, features Wilwood brakes and a coil over suspension, and is powered by a modified small-block Chevy V8 backed by an automatic transmission.

This 1932 Plymouth Coupe is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in yellow with two-tone tan upholstery

• 15” wire wheels

• Modified small-block Chevrolet V8

• Automatic transmission

• Aftermarket suspension with coil over shocks

Factory Equipment

• Coupe styling

• Square greenhouse with oval rear window

• Restyled front and rear fenders

Modifications

• Swapped-in Chevy small-block V8 with “CKB” stamping

• Chrome air cleaner and finned valve covers

• Holley carburetor

• Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• Accel coil, MSD ignition box, and Taylor spark plug wires

• Chrome alternator and engine pulleys

• Lowered coil over suspension

• Wilwood disc brakes

• 15” wire wheels

• Custom two-tone upholstery with matching door panels and trunk

• Bucket seats

• Digital dashboard

• Chrome tilt steering column with aftermarket wheel

• Aftermarket shifter

• Jensen head unit and rear-mounted speakers

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Paint chips and imperfections

• Images detailing the condition of the 1932 Plymouth Coupe are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1932 Plymouth Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.