1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Street Rod

Description

Ford introduced the flathead V8 engine in 1932, but the "Deuce" models would later grow in popularity not because of that technological advancement but because they provided the perfect canvas for customizers, who often installed more powerful V8 engines and turned them into hot rods and street rods. 

Ford’s 1932 Model B lineup included coupes, sedans, roadsters, and a roadster pickup, which combined the practicality of a truck with the stylish design of its siblings. The Tudor Sedan featured a sleek, streamlined body with smooth curves, a relatively low profile, and a prominent grille with large, round headlights. Under the hood, the two-door sedan could be had with either a four-cylinder or the new V8, and the car’s spacious interior could comfortably seat four to five passengers. 

This one, of course, has changed considerably from when it rolled out of Henry Ford’s factory. The custom ’32 Tudor Sedan Street Rod has been chopped and shaved, is powered by a modern Chevy 350 V8 with Sniper fuel injection, employs a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission, and wears Glasruit Black and Deltron Silver Metallic paint with scallops over plush gray cloth upholstery and door trim. 

Highlights 

• Custom build by previous owner includes: 

• Chevrolet 350 cu-in V8 (400 crate) engine 

• Edelbrock aluminum heads, roller panels, roller cam 

• Sniper fuel injection 

• New radiator with electric fan 

• 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission 

• Glasruit Black and Deltron Silver Metallic paint with scallops 

• Steel body and fenders 

• Top has been chopped 2 inches 

• Filled roof, radiator shell, and cowl vent for a smooth finish 

• Rootlieb four-piece hood with smooth side panels 

• Shaved door handles 

• Deuce Factory frame 

• Superbell tube axle 

• Posies Super Slide front spring 

• Aldan shocks/Aldan chrome coil covers in rear 

• Chevrolet Camaro front disc brakes 

• 9-inch Ford rear end with drum brakes (3.50:1 ratio) 

• Crager Street Pro wheels 

• American Grand Turbo tires: P195/60R15 front, P275/60R15 rear 

• Stainless steel floorboard 

• Ford Mustang steering box 

• Boyds Gullwing steering wheel 

• Monte Carlo tilt steering column 

• Ron Francis wiring 

• Plush gray cloth upholstery and door trim 

• Specialty power windows (front only) 

• Hidden power antenna 

• Vintage-style heating and air conditioning 

• Dana cruise control 

• Sun Spec dash insert with VDO gauges 

• Sony AM/FM/Cassette stereo in overhead 

• Renault Alliance front seats 

• 1964 Ford Thunderbird wrap around rear seat 

• Shelby Daytona fabric 

• Mercedes-Benz carpet 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive two-door sedan 

• Running boards 

• 120 mph speedometer 

Known Imperfections 

• Small dent in the right rear fender 

• Crack in the paint on the driver’s side where the original spare tire used to be 

• Some small rock chips on the front fenders 

• Does not have its original speedometer 

• A/C is not charged

Included 

• Extra driveshaft 

• Car cover 

• Dyno sheets 

• (The 1932 California license plate shown in photos is not included) 

Ownership History

The Colorado seller of this 1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Street Rod has owned it since March 2015.