Among hot rodders, the popularity of the 1932 Ford has always remained strong. In the early days, Deuces of any body style were plentiful and inexpensive, and being simple cars made them easy to strip down and modify. The stock frame provided substantial torsional rigidity, and the new-for-1932 “flathead” Ford V-8 engine responded well to performance upgrades. A cultural phenomenon, and an entire industry, was born from these humble beginnings, and today a new generation of enthusiasts has embraced “the Deuce.”

This 1932 Ford roadster was built in 1998 by Doug Lindow of Los Alamitos, California, and has been part of the current owner’s distinguished collection for several years. It is based upon a tubular steel chassis by Total Cost Involved Engineering, with one of the well-known, accurately constructed steel bodies produced by Brookville, beautifully finished in a rich, deep purple and menacing open fenders. The interior features traditional “tuck-and-roll” grey leather upholstery, facing a dashboard with electric black-face gauges and a banjo-style steering wheel. Under the hood is a Chevrolet 350-cu. in. V-8 crate engine, a popular choice for power and durability on local roads and highways.

Very clean, well built, and beautifully presented, this is an attractive street rod in the best California tradition, and would be great fun at local West Coast cruise-ins this summer.