1932 FORD CUSTOM ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 1932 Ford is powered by a dual four-barrel carbureted 283ci V8 mated to a four-speed Saginaw T-10 manual transmission. Finished in House of Kolor Solar Gold Metallic with a Pearl White Sid Chavers Bop Top over a white and gold marine-grade vinyl interior, this award-winning custom roadster is now offered by the selling dealer with a magazine article, display board, and a clear title.

Highlights

• This vehicle will be displayed at the AutoHunter booth at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction April 15-17and will be closing live in the AutoHunter booth on Friday April 17th
• Custom built by Art Engle
• Featured in Motor Trend, Hot Rodder Magazine, Street Rodder Magazine, and Goodguys Magazine
• Custom fully reinforced chassis 
• Dash is signed by the stars of "Bitchin' Rides"

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Palm Beach, FL 

EXTERIOR

• House of Kolor Solar Gold Metallic paint
• Pearl White Sid Chavers Bop Top
• Custom pinstriping
• Harwood two-inch extended fiberglass body
  • Kevlar reinforced
• Harley-Davidson front turn signals
• Dual chrome side mirrors 

Updates

• Exterior was painted by Ryan Kayler of RJ's body in Pleasanton, CA
• Custom pinstriping was completed by Dave Wyeth

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 15-inch Rocket Strike wheels
• Staggered-width BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial whitewall tires 
  • 215/70 front 
  • 255/70 rear

INTERIOR

• White and gold marine-grade vinyl upholstery
• Adjustable memory foam bench seat 
• Custom pinstriping on dash
• Floor-mounted Hurst manual shifter
• Floor-mounted custom cupholders 
• Forever Sharp steering wheel
• Goolsby pedals

INSTRUMENTS

• Stewart Warner gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Aftermarket column-mounted Dixco 6,000-rpm tachometer
• Odometer shows 6,705 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 283ci V8
  • Sourced from 1960's C1-generation Chevrolet Corvette
  • Bored .030 over
  • Dual Edelbrock 500cfm four-barrel carburetors 
    • Progressive linkage
  • Winters Foundry intake manifold 
  • Lokar throttle 
  • Double-hump heads
  • Custom ground ISKY cam
  • 1.7 roller rockers
  • California Custom generator and voltage regulator
  • Griffin aluminum radiator
  • Aluminum five-quart oil pan 
  • Lakester stainless steel headers 

Transmission

• Four-speed Saginaw T-10 manual
  • Sourced from a 1966 General Motors vehicle 

Service History Highlights

• Original engine and transmission have been replaced
• Current engine was custom built by Victory Machine in San Jose, CA

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Reinforced custom chassis 
• 10-gallon saddle gas tank
• Currie nine-inch Ford rear end
  • Limited-slip differential 
  • 3.25 gears
• 1937 Ford spindles 
• Four-inch drop front I-beam suspension
• So-Cal Speed Shop front leaf springs
• Pete and Jake's adjustable rear coil overs
• Split wishbone 
• Wilwood power front disc brakes 
  • So-Cal Speed Shop "Buick finned Big Brake" dust covers
• 11-inch rear Ford drum brakes
• MagnaFlow 2.5-inch nickel-plated dual exhaust system
  • Removable cutouts  

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This classic is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Magazine article
• Display board 

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• This vehicle is on display and can be viewed in person at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction, April 15-17 and will be closing live in the AutoHunter booth on Friday April 17th

**VIN NOTICE: THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS A VIN THAT MAY – DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF REGISTRATION – REQUIRE THE BUYER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND BE SUBJECT TO A STATE-ISSUED VIN AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THAT STATE

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 4/10/2026 @ 12:21 PM PST: Seller has provided a video of a walkaround inspection and a cold start

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 4/13/2026 @ 8:48 AM PST: Listing has been updated to reflect this vehicle has a kevlar-reinforced Harwood two-inch extended fiberglass body