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THE 1989 PORTLAND ROADSTER SHOW SWEEPSTAKES WINNER
1932 FORD STEEL BODIED "HOT ROD"
Chassis No. 181354478
Engine: Chevrolet 4-Bolt Small Block; 350ci, B&M Street Blower with Mikuni sidedraft carburettors and Sanderson Jet-Hot coated headers; Gearbox: Turbo 400 Hydra-Matic with a B&M converter and Gennie shifter; Suspension: front independent stainless steel Kugel system with a stainless steel and chrome Jaguar rear end; Brakes: four wheel discs. Left hand drive.
In 1932 Ford unveiled the replacement for the mighty Model A and in the process made what many automotive historians and enthusiasts consider to be one of the most significant contributions to the motoring world. Never before had the American public been offered the opportunity to purchase a low cost and well powered automobile until Ford offered its Model B for public sale. With the first mass produced V-8 in history, the Ford Motor Car Company revitalized the enthusiasm that would carry the company name through an economically depressed market and into a highly lucrative future.
Within only a few short months of its introduction 1932 Model B Coupes and Roadsters could often be found in garages while inventive mechanics, teenagers and enthusiasts were hard at work molding the Model B into a car entirely their own. The 1932 Ford represented one of the purest and basic bodied cars built and unwittingly Henry and Edsel Ford had created the car that would drive a simple hobby into a lucrative forum of turning stock cars into moving forms of art. There were few limitations placed on the customizer, whether it was chopped, dropped, hopped, turned into a highboy or just plain a light custom - the end result was unquestionably a Hot Rod.
Today, the passion for customizing has created a saturated Hot Rod market and as a result there are many poorly executed customs for sale. This said, among the myriad of different customs available, the Ford Steel Bodied Roadster on offer here, is perhaps one of the most professional and thorough executions of a radical custom. Every aspect of this Resto-Rod styled Roadster has been professionally restored and upgraded. Work was first begun on the original chassis following the complete disassembly of the car. The chassis was sprayed in PPG Delstar red acrylic enamel and in the many restoration photos the amazing detail of the work performed on the Ford's chassis is well illustrated. The work on the chassis was carried out by the award winning customizer, Roger Simonatti, of Portland, Oregon. Under the direction of his imaginative client, Simonatti customized the chassis with the Jaguar rear end with all chroming carried out by Oregon Plating.
Though the Ford V8 was a historic advance in engine design, for this special Hot Rod the powerplant would need some upgrading. In its place a Chevy 4-bolt Small Block was installed. Also prepared by Roger Simonetti, the 350ci. engine is supported by mild blower competition cams and a B&M Street Blower with Mikuni sidedraft carburetors. Cooling is provided by a Walker electric fan while the exhaust is ported through a two inch stainless steel system. All chroming on the engine was also carried out by Oregon Plating. Smooth customized gearshifting with a Gennie shifter is provided by a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission equipped with a B&M converter.
One of the most distinctive aspects of this Hot Rod lies in its exterior appearance. Though it is undeniably a full custom the distinctive body of the '32 Ford Roadster is still very apparent. The three man team of Mark Stevens, Stan Dietz and Roger Simonatti collaborated to create the dropped and chopped body with a lowered suspension and a two inch chop off the windshield. Using many stock features like the classic head and tail lamp assemblies the front view of the Ford is nicely highlighted by the usage of the original grille shell and insert which hides the purposeful Walker radiator.
The Roadster's sleek appearance was finished by specialist Ken Jones who fitted the seats in tan leather with a custom cut walnut finished carpet. The Lecarra steering wheel is attractively fitted to the stock '32 dashboard. Overall the interior appearance is very attractive as there are few extraneous items interfering with the overall spartan appearance, while the exterior look is nicely finished with the low slung custom made Hartz cloth tan convertible top.
Immediately following the completion of the Hot Rod it was entered into the Portland Roadster Show where it made a sweep of the awards, winning awards for Best '32, Best Engine Compartment and most importantly, the overall Sweepstakes Winner in 1989. Since the work's completion it has registered less than 2,200 miles. The vendor reports that the overall appearance is also of show quality as the car has always been stored in a climate controlled environment away from the ill effects of moisture and weather. The detail on this car is amazing and with its numerous awards attesting to the car's spectacular assembly, this '32 Steel Bodied Hot Rod is a stand-out showstopper and would undoubtedly garner well deserved attention in any atmoshpere. The estimated cost of duplicating the work done on the construction of this Resto-Rod would easily surpass $100,000 in total.
In the last several years the art of customizing has been elevated to new levels with reputable concours and establishments recognizing important historic Hot Rods like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Petersen Automotive Museum by creating new avenues and events for the growing art form to be judged and admired in the true fashion of the classic car passion.
1932 FORD STEEL BODIED "HOT ROD"
Chassis No. 181354478
Engine: Chevrolet 4-Bolt Small Block; 350ci, B&M Street Blower with Mikuni sidedraft carburettors and Sanderson Jet-Hot coated headers; Gearbox: Turbo 400 Hydra-Matic with a B&M converter and Gennie shifter; Suspension: front independent stainless steel Kugel system with a stainless steel and chrome Jaguar rear end; Brakes: four wheel discs. Left hand drive.
In 1932 Ford unveiled the replacement for the mighty Model A and in the process made what many automotive historians and enthusiasts consider to be one of the most significant contributions to the motoring world. Never before had the American public been offered the opportunity to purchase a low cost and well powered automobile until Ford offered its Model B for public sale. With the first mass produced V-8 in history, the Ford Motor Car Company revitalized the enthusiasm that would carry the company name through an economically depressed market and into a highly lucrative future.
Within only a few short months of its introduction 1932 Model B Coupes and Roadsters could often be found in garages while inventive mechanics, teenagers and enthusiasts were hard at work molding the Model B into a car entirely their own. The 1932 Ford represented one of the purest and basic bodied cars built and unwittingly Henry and Edsel Ford had created the car that would drive a simple hobby into a lucrative forum of turning stock cars into moving forms of art. There were few limitations placed on the customizer, whether it was chopped, dropped, hopped, turned into a highboy or just plain a light custom - the end result was unquestionably a Hot Rod.
Today, the passion for customizing has created a saturated Hot Rod market and as a result there are many poorly executed customs for sale. This said, among the myriad of different customs available, the Ford Steel Bodied Roadster on offer here, is perhaps one of the most professional and thorough executions of a radical custom. Every aspect of this Resto-Rod styled Roadster has been professionally restored and upgraded. Work was first begun on the original chassis following the complete disassembly of the car. The chassis was sprayed in PPG Delstar red acrylic enamel and in the many restoration photos the amazing detail of the work performed on the Ford's chassis is well illustrated. The work on the chassis was carried out by the award winning customizer, Roger Simonatti, of Portland, Oregon. Under the direction of his imaginative client, Simonatti customized the chassis with the Jaguar rear end with all chroming carried out by Oregon Plating.
Though the Ford V8 was a historic advance in engine design, for this special Hot Rod the powerplant would need some upgrading. In its place a Chevy 4-bolt Small Block was installed. Also prepared by Roger Simonetti, the 350ci. engine is supported by mild blower competition cams and a B&M Street Blower with Mikuni sidedraft carburetors. Cooling is provided by a Walker electric fan while the exhaust is ported through a two inch stainless steel system. All chroming on the engine was also carried out by Oregon Plating. Smooth customized gearshifting with a Gennie shifter is provided by a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission equipped with a B&M converter.
One of the most distinctive aspects of this Hot Rod lies in its exterior appearance. Though it is undeniably a full custom the distinctive body of the '32 Ford Roadster is still very apparent. The three man team of Mark Stevens, Stan Dietz and Roger Simonatti collaborated to create the dropped and chopped body with a lowered suspension and a two inch chop off the windshield. Using many stock features like the classic head and tail lamp assemblies the front view of the Ford is nicely highlighted by the usage of the original grille shell and insert which hides the purposeful Walker radiator.
The Roadster's sleek appearance was finished by specialist Ken Jones who fitted the seats in tan leather with a custom cut walnut finished carpet. The Lecarra steering wheel is attractively fitted to the stock '32 dashboard. Overall the interior appearance is very attractive as there are few extraneous items interfering with the overall spartan appearance, while the exterior look is nicely finished with the low slung custom made Hartz cloth tan convertible top.
Immediately following the completion of the Hot Rod it was entered into the Portland Roadster Show where it made a sweep of the awards, winning awards for Best '32, Best Engine Compartment and most importantly, the overall Sweepstakes Winner in 1989. Since the work's completion it has registered less than 2,200 miles. The vendor reports that the overall appearance is also of show quality as the car has always been stored in a climate controlled environment away from the ill effects of moisture and weather. The detail on this car is amazing and with its numerous awards attesting to the car's spectacular assembly, this '32 Steel Bodied Hot Rod is a stand-out showstopper and would undoubtedly garner well deserved attention in any atmoshpere. The estimated cost of duplicating the work done on the construction of this Resto-Rod would easily surpass $100,000 in total.
In the last several years the art of customizing has been elevated to new levels with reputable concours and establishments recognizing important historic Hot Rods like Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Petersen Automotive Museum by creating new avenues and events for the growing art form to be judged and admired in the true fashion of the classic car passion.