1932 Ford Cabriolet Highboy Custom

1932 Ford Cabriolet Highboy Street Rod — 350ci Chevy V8 (370 HP), Muncie 4-Speed, Roadster Shop Stage III Chassis, Award-Worthy Show Build with Only ~10K Miles

Here is a hot rod that transcends the ordinary — a masterfully executed 1932 Ford Cabriolet Highboy that pairs the most revered silhouette in the entire street rod world with the craftsmanship, documentation, and provenance that serious collectors dream of. Completed as a no-expense-spared custom build in 1997 and showing only about 10,000 careful miles since, this Deuce cabriolet remains as fresh and captivating today as the day it was finished. It’s a car whose pedigree speaks for itself: featured in the professionally produced TV pilot “Street Rodding: An American Art,” narrated by Bill Stephens, and honored as the cover car of the February 2009 edition of Streetscene Magazine. Beneath its gorgeous Vermillion Red skin lies a Roadster Shop Stage III chassis, a Reid’s-built small-block, and a level of finish that rewards the eye at every angle. Settle into the Recaro buckets, grip that Hurst shifter, and imagine adding this genuinely special, thoroughly documented street rod to your own collection.

Highlights

• Meticulously crafted 1932 Ford Cabriolet Highboy — the most iconic and coveted foundation in the entire street rod hobby
• Custom build completed in 1997 with only approximately 10,000 miles since, presenting as new today
• Reid’s Automotive-built 350ci Chevy V8 rated at 370 HP and 380 lb-ft, backed by a Muncie 4-speed with Hurst shifter
• Premium Roadster Shop Stage III chassis with Heidt’s IFS, triangulated 4-bar rear, American coilovers, and Wilwood front discs
• Genuine provenance: subject of the TV pilot “Street Rodding: An American Art” and February 2009 Streetscene Magazine cover car
• Exceptional documentation including dyno sheet, hand-drafted wiring schematics, and a full photo album covering every stage of the build
• Always garaged, meticulously maintained, and offered with clean NY transferable registration

Engine & Performance

• Potent 350 cubic-inch Chevy V8 with a stout 4-bolt main block, professionally built by Reid’s Automotive of Whitman, MA
• Dyno-verified 370 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm for strong, spirited performance
• AFR aluminum heads and an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake feeding free-breathing, purposeful airflow
• Holley 750 Double Pumper carburetor for crisp throttle response and commanding top-end pull
• MSD 6AL ignition and coated stainless Sanderson headers completing a beautifully detailed, chromed-out engine bay
• Muncie 4-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter delivering connected, engaging, true driver-focused control
• Narrowed 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.70 posi putting the power down cleanly for balanced, confident acceleration
• Dual polished stainless Flowmaster exhaust producing that satisfying, unmistakable small-block soundtrack

Exterior

• Beautiful Gibbon fiberglass body featuring a tasteful 2.5-inch chop, rolled rear pan, and shaved cowl for a clean, purposeful profile
• High-end paintwork in gorgeous 1996 Ford Vermillion Red DuPont 2-part urethane, finished fully underneath as well
• Roadster Shop Stage III fully boxed chassis providing a rock-solid, show-quality foundation from top to bottom
• Classic American Torq-Thrust wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich radial tires delivering a timeless, planted stance
• Front and rear chrome bumpers added by the current owner, with front turn signals integrated into the front bumper
• Custom tail lights with a 3rd brake light sourced from a late-model Ford wagon for a clean, finished appearance
• A genuine head-turner that commands attention at every concours lawn, cruise night, and collector gathering

Interior

• Exquisite custom interior by Barnes & Dunbar, showing in excellent condition throughout
• Supportive Recaro bucket seats trimmed in gray cloth and leather, complemented by premium BMW carpet
• Custom convertible top and boot, also crafted by Barnes & Dunbar, adding open-air versatility and refinement
• Full gauge cluster including tachometer, battery, and pressure gauges keeping clear tabs on the small-block’s vital signs
• Vintage Air heat and A/C, tilt wheel, power windows, and remote power doors and trunk for genuine modern comfort
• Alpine AM/FM 8-speaker stereo with amplifier and trunk-mounted CD changer for crisp, enjoyable sound
• Ron Francis wiring throughout, Optima Yellowtop dry cell battery behind the custom trunk panel, and a fire extinguisher mounted under the dash

Additional Info

• 1932 Ford Cabriolet Highboy street rod
• Custom build completed in 1997; approximately 10,000 miles since
• Registered as a 1932 Ford
• Sold by our company in 2023; current owner installed front and rear chrome bumpers
• 350ci Chevy V8 with 4-bolt main block, built by Reid’s Automotive (Whitman, MA)
• 370 HP at 5,600 rpm / 380 lb-ft at 4,300 rpm
• AFR aluminum heads
• Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold
• Holley 750 Double Pumper carburetor
• MSD 6AL ignition
• Coated stainless Sanderson headers
• Polished Keith… (chromed-out engine, painted engine side panels included)
• Muncie 4-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
• Narrowed 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.70 posi
• Dual polished stainless Flowmaster exhaust
• Roadster Shop Stage III fully boxed chassis
• Heidt’s independent front suspension (IFS)
• Triangulated 4-bar rear suspension
• American coilovers
• Sway bar
• Wilwood front disc brakes and master cylinder
• Gibbon fiberglass body
• 2.5-inch chop, rolled rear pan, shaved cowl and radiator shell
• 1996 Ford Vermillion Red, DuPont 2-part urethane paint, fully painted underneath
• Barnes & Dunbar custom interior
• Recaro bucket seats in gray cloth trimmed with leather
• BMW carpet
• Custom convertible top and boot by Barnes & Dunbar
• Full gauge cluster with tachometer, battery, and pressure gauges
• Alpine AM/FM 8-speaker stereo with amp and trunk-mounted CD changer
• Vintage Air heat and A/C
• Tilt wheel
• Power windows
• Remote power doors and trunk
• Power antenna
• Electric windshield wiper
• Ron Francis wiring throughout
• Optima Yellowtop dry cell battery behind custom trunk back panel
• Custom tail lights with 3rd brake light from a late-model Ford wagon
• Front turn signals integrated into the front chrome bumper
• 25-gallon custom stainless fuel tank
• Fire extinguisher mounted under dash
• American Torq-Thrust wheels, custom painted
• BFGoodrich radial tires
• Painted engine side panels included
• Subject of the TV pilot “Street Rodding: An American Art,” narrated by Bill Stephens
• February 2009 Streetscene Magazine cover car
• Extensive documentation: full research and build logs (parts, labor, materials), dyno test sheet, hand-drafted as-built wiring schematics, and full photo album documenting every stage
• Always garaged and meticulously maintained; runs and drives beautifully
• Stored in NY; clean NY transferable registration in owner’s name
• Custom California Car Cover included
• Minor issues to note: door poppers and key fob work inconsistently; radio functions but occasionally shows an error code
• Additional photos and video available upon request