In a customizing culture where pretty much anything goes, there are always going to be plenty of opinions on the perfect hot rod recipe.
But regardless of your taste, it’s tough to argue with the smorgasbord of mods on this classic 1932 Ford three-window coupe that rumbled into the Summit Racing Retail Store parking lot earlier this summer.
Suffice it to say, we had to put it on our Lot Shots menu.
From the pinstripes to the suspension rake to the massive Hoosier Tires out back, this Deuce coupe had sufficiently whetted our appetite for a classic Ford. But there are plenty of other fixins’ from the hot rod kitchen here too, like a SBC V8 up front, exaggerated Halibrand-style Rocket Racing Wheels, and a custom bordello red interior.
Better still, when we first spotted it out of the OnAllCylinders office window, we thought it was an unfinished rat rod build—yet as it drew closer, we realized it wore a carefully weathered paint job with an incredible attention to detail.
While Ford purists may spit out their soup at the SBC V8 between the frame rails, the engine build is drool-inducing, with a (gasp!) tasty Tri-Power setup resting atop the manifold.
The ribbed Edelbrock cast valve covers and complementing spark plug wire loom are just icing on the cake here.
Despite its retro aesthetic, there are some spicy modern touches that undoubtedly make this classic hot rod a bit easier to drive—namely its Mustang II-style independent front suspension package that’s complete with a set of disc brakes.
Out back is a pair of blue dot taillights and a dual exhaust. Note the pinstriping on the rear trunk lid too. Similar subtle custom paintwork can be spotted all over this ’32 and the matte silver gives the illusion of road-worn bare sheetmetal.
Yup, this thing is delicious.
Inside we spotted a PRND21 shifter on the floor, so we’re guessing this coupe is running a TH350 (or derivative) transmission, but alas we couldn’t track down the owner to get the full scoop. The rest of the interior is tastefully done with modern Auto Meter gauges adorning a subdued dash layout.
And did we mention the red interior yet? *Chef’s Kiss*
Sure, 1932 Ford hot rods are not built to everyone’s taste…
…But when a coupe like this comes along, it’s easy to ask for seconds.
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