1932 was a landmark year for Ford Motor Company. It marked the debut of the now-classic “Deuce”, and the flathead V-8 that would soldier on in various guises for 22 years. But not every potential buyer was looking for innovation or more power and Ford management made sure the venerable four-cylinder Model A mill was still available, although slightly updated. The Model B shared the same bodies and are visually identical to the V-8 save for the emblems.

This 1932 Model B is said to be an all-original steel body example, equipped with its original engine, transmission and rumbleseat. The engine is a 200.5-cid inline four-cylinder, matched to a sliding gear three-speed manual transmission. The front passenger interior is finished with gray cloth upholstery with a woodgrain dashboard, while the rumbleseat is finished with black trim. The paint on this three-window coupe is maroon with black fenders, wire spoke wheels and a rear-mounted spare tire. It has dual cowllights, dual taillamps and four-wheel mechanical rod activated brakes.

All early Ford V-8s are desirable, the very first model, the 1932, or “Deuce,” most of all. But the Model B, which has been in the shadow of the V-8, is highly collectable and hardly seen with its original drivetrain. Its allure has been so pervasive that most survivors have been modified into hot rods and custom cars. With so many Deuces made into hot rods, it has become very difficult to find one in authentic, unmodified condition.