1932 Ford Highboy Roadster Hot Rod in the A-V8 Style

Though registered as a 1932 Ford Model A Roadster, this is really a 1929 Ford Model A roadster body mounted on a '32 Ford chassis, making a combination that was commonly referred to as an A-V8. Early hot rodders found that an easy way to get more power and less weight was to adapt the lighter Model A body to the Deuce chassis, which already had the sought-after flathead V8 engine. This 1929/1932 Highboy was built to resemble homebuilt postwar hot rods, with a variety of newer parts including a 59-AB 239-cu.in. flathead and '40 Ford juice brakes. - , The car runs and drives great. The 239-cu.in. flathead V8 that powers this Highboy hot rod has seen 2,100 miles of use since it was rebuilt. - it idles well after a cold start and doesn't smoke or leak. No internal engine specifics were provided, but the external photos show Edelbrock finned aluminum cylinder heads, an aluminum high-rise dual-carb intake manifold, Fenton exhaust headers, and a modern alternator. The transmission is a Ford three-speed manual that's said to shift great but does exhibit some minor drips around the transmission filler plug. The rear end appears to be an early Ford banjo-style unit of unspecified vintage. The body is a steel 1929 Ford roadster that is rust-free, . - the paint isn't perfect, but it goes with the style of the car, giving it a vintage look. He isn't sure when the car was painted and says there are some paint chips, but no dents. The car has World War II-style bomber nose art on the cowl. The windshield is Plexiglass with no scratches. Regarding seals and possible leaks, , I wouldn't drive it in the rain. The headlights and taillights work but there aren't any turn signals. The '32 Ford Deuce grille shell and grille bars retain the blue oval emblem, radiator cap, and crank hole. - The interior features a practically new bench seat with a fold-down armrest from Wise Guys. The lap belts are wide, aircraft-style items. The carpet was replaced about a year ago and is in very good condition. The Stewart-Warner gauges are all reported to work well and there is a Bluetooth-compatible, marine-grade stereo system in the car. The steering wheel is a period-correct Bell Auto Parts-style unit. The battery and aluminum gas tank are in the trunk. - The frame rails are 1932 Ford items with a front suspension consisting of a dropped I-beam axle, tube shocks, a transverse spring, and split wishbones. The brakes are hydraulics from a '40 Ford, and the car has a new master cylinder and new rear brake shoes . Tire age is unknown but the seller reports that there aren't any cracks, and the tread is in good shape. Thought registered as a 1932 Ford Roadster, this A-V8 consists of a '29 Ford Highboy roadster body on '32 rails. There are receipts from a previous owner who acquired this hot rod through Sotheby's Auctions.