Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1932 Ford Model 18 3 Window Coupe
The new flathead V8 was such a revolution in 1932 that the new vehicle carrying it, marketed as the Model 18, was simply called the Ford V8. It was the first mass marketed vehicle with a V8 and what started off with 65 horsepower would see gains in future years as technology quickly developed in the carburetor and ignition realms. Though more expensive than the four cylinder Model B, the V8 outsold the B, and the rest, as they say, is history.
For consignment, a 1932 Ford Model 18 3 window coupe showing 6,335 miles which are unverifiable. This car sports a V8 of its own and our consignor states it's pushing out 400 horsepower, more than six times that of the original Flathead. Yes, this is a street rod version of Model 18, a New Age fiberglass bodied custom with all of the best picks from the endless menu of modification dishes available.
Exterior
Dark Orange coats the curvaceous fenders, not to mention the rest of the panels, of this '32 coupe in a color that is in its own way, more eye popping than bright red. It's offset by the vertical chrome grille, the polished light bar and headlight buckets, the ribbon like bumpers, latches, hinges, door handles, and of course, the 15-inch Billet Specialties wheels that wear staggered size tires to enhance the raked stance. But those are just the appetizers! The main dish consists of a chopped top, a wide running board with rubber runner, and that delicious humpback tail glowing like a polished pumpkin. Marker lights ride up near the cowl while the tail lights flank a chrome bar and the whole package is hunkered down with perfect distance between the tires and wheel openings. Just two imperfections noted with a ding in the fiberglass and some overspray that veers from the glossy finish.
Interior
Flames formed in the gray door panel are a nod to hotrods everywhere and the body colored hand pull and billet tooling are right at home on the suicide style doors. Gray continues on the inside where cloth bucket seats stand tall and are in good shape and easily accessed thanks to the tilt steering column, now you can have your cake and still get into your rod! An NRC steering wheel fronts a body colored dash housing a central billet instrument cluster housing a Dakota Digital dash. Vintage Air supplies the cool breeze, (plus heat and defrost), from just below the dash in a housing painted to match the outside, just in front the Lokar shifter is rising from the flat floor, bathed in low pile gray carpet. An overhead console is home to a Pioneer AM/FM/CD unit under a gray velour headliner and that completes the tidy and clean interior. More flame embossed walls surround the trunk along with a carpeted floor, more spotless coverage in a clean machine.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine covers we find a show worthy 350ci V8, topped by a Holley 600cfm 4-barrel carburetor and replete with polished metal galore! This shiny showpiece is backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a 2800 rpm stall converter which sends power to the Ford 9"" rear and 3.70 gears with Positraction. We go to the premium menu to find power disc brakes at all four corners.
Undercarriage
The IFS chassis is gleaming and clean and so are all the components underneath. The dual exhaust runs from headers through stainless steel mufflers, which exist via polished tips in the back. Suspension consists of coil overs in front and a 4 link with coilovers in the back. The underside is pleasantly devoid of any surface rust and errant oil. It's as clean as a tangerine!
Drive-Ability
We slide into the cloth seats and feel right at home in the gray lined interior as we crank the 350 to life and it announces its pulse through a guttural growl in the exhaust system. The coilovers handle imperfections in the road well but more importantly, help the car handle well around turns, even when obvious acceleration is on hand. This well built car performs, and all functional items work as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This tidy little street rod needs just two things. A warm garage and an admiring caretaker! Said caretaker will be entering that garage at times to simply glance at this beauty. Even when no shows are on the horizon, the car is worth looking at while it stands still, awaiting a time when it can bask its orange skin in the yellow sun amongst onlookers green with envy. It's very clean and very ready. How about you?
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1932 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Model 18 |
| Mileage: | 6335 |
| Exterior Color: | Dark Orange |
| Interior Color: | Dark Gray |
| Trim: | 3 Window Coupe |
| Body: | coupe |
| Stock: | 7088 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | WA98249709 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
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