All steel 32 coupe body; upgraded 1940-spec 24-stud flathead V8; built in California in 1993; genuinely authentic early Ford hot-rodFirst registered on 01/01/1932, this striking Ford ’32 Roadster presents in fine order and carries all the hallmarks of a properly built, genuinely authentic early Ford hot-rod.

The vendor confirms that the car is composed of completely original Ford parts, with an all-steel body as it left the factory in 1932 — a rare and highly desirable attribute among enthusiasts of early Ford V8s.Under the bonnet sits an upgraded 1940-spec 24-stud flathead V8, running a single carburettor and offering the unmistakable soundtrack that made these engines legendary.

The 1939 gearbox, widely regarded as the one to have, was hand-picked for the build.

The car itself was constructed in California in 1993, using genuine Ford components throughout, giving it the stance, proportions and authenticity that set the best ’32 Coupes apart.

The stance is particularly well judged...