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The Model B’s proved very popular with bootleggers as they were easily modified then used to evade the revenue agents in the Prohibition era. During the period after WWII, returning soldiers regularly upgraded Model B’s with larger engines, improved suspension and transmissions. It was common place to fit larger rear wheels to raise gear ratio for higher speed, while in the front smaller wheels allowed the car to rake forward for improved aerodynamics. These cars were built to race and became known as “Hot Rods.”
The 1932 Ford Model B Three Window Coupe “Hot Rod” offered here is Finished in Dark Blue with Tan leather interior and has covered only 29 test miles. This remarkable right hand drive car was commissioned by its current owner who intrusted the no expense sparred build to Hot Rod Technologies. Work started with a new steel Jon Golding (homegrown Hot Rods) reproduction chassis. A Dearborn all steel body with steel fenders, running boards and dummy cloth insert was commissioned ready for fitting once the mechanical build was complete. Notable mechanical works included: Engine – rebuild of an original Ford Flathead supercharged, new rotating assembly overboard, supercharger camshaft, Edelbrock alloy heads, electronic distributor, four-barrel Edelbrock carburettor, Walker 4 row radiator with electric cooling fan. Suspension – Front suspension chromed 5” dropped axle, stainless steel hair pin radius arms, stainless hub carriers chrome shocks, chrome front tranverse spring. Rear suspension – Winters polished quick change, coil over rear shocks, stainless steel hair pin radius arms. Brakes – Mustang rear self-adjusting drum, dummy alloy front drum brakes with hidden Wildwood disc brakes. Wheels – So-Cal 16×51/ 2” and 16×8” polished alloy wheels, polished knock offs. Gearbox – C10 five speed manual. Interior – Bridge of Weir dark brown leather, Wilton carpet, Alcantara roof lining, door cappings and dashboard hand painted burl walnut. Instruments – Stewart Warner.
Supplied with a current V5 registration document and numerous invoices.
Viewing strictly by appointment only.
