1932 Ford Model 18

VIN: 18155453Modified

$214,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Los Angeles, CA; US

  • Event date

    Sep 26, 2009

  • Lot

    225

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    18155453

  • Body style

    Roadster

  • Odometer

    5224 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    V8

  • Horsepower

    225

  • Induction

    4x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Brown

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

  • Generation

    1932 Ford Model B and Model 18

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Transverse leaf spring suspension, tube shocks, chromed, hydraulic brakes, Red steel wheels with hubcaps and trim rings, column shift. Built by Jim Khougaz for dry lakes, channeled 7, sectioned Deuce radiator shell, Auburn instrument panel, SW gauges, 268 cubic inch flathead, Winfield cam, Edelbrock heads, four Stromberg 81s on Edelbrock intake, Harmon & Collins magneto. Clocked at 141.95 at El Mirage in 1946, then stored in mid 50s until restored in early 00s. Bruce Meyer Preservation Award winner at 2001 Grand National Roadster show, shown at Pebble Beach and class winner at Amelia Island in 2004. AACA Race car, National First Prize. Featured in many magazines. Frame sides, front horns and rear wheel arches neatly faired with full brushed aluminum belly pan. Excellent paint, chrome and upholstery except some scuffs on the seat cushion. Restored to a very high standard.

Market commentary

This is a particularly beautiful example of the relationship between street rodding and making fast passes on the dry lakes. The restoration is above reproach, as confirmed by many show awards. It incorporates a number of subtle details (like the muffled exhaust pipes exiting through the belly pan) which makes it especially enjoyable to contemplate. It sold for $385,000 at RMs Monterey auction in 2007. It is a much better buy today.