1932 Ford Model 18

1932 Ford Model 18 Roadster Pickup "Highboy"Introducing this very early-production 1932 Ford Model 18 Roadster Pickup "Highboy," a build that blends the origins of Ford's V8 era with a clean, traditional hot rod look. Finished in Tacoma Cream over a Poppy Red frame and running gear, the contrast highlights the truck's simple lines and period-correct stance. Inside, a black pleated vinyl bench seat, matching door panels, and black carpeting keep the cabin straightforward and in character with the build.Highlights:- California Car- First-Month Chassis- Exterior Color: Tacoma Cream- Upgraded with Ford 59AB Flathead 239ci V8 Engine- Three-Speed Manual Transmission- Single Carburetor Setup- Drum Brakes- Stewart-Warner Instrumentation- Black Canvas Folding Convertible TopPower comes from a Ford 59AB Flathead V8, finished in matching Poppy Red and paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes drum brakes, a single carburetor, a floor-mounted long-handle shifter with a black knob, a swing-out tilt windshield for added airflow, a four-spoke steering wheel, and Stewart-Warner instrumentation.It rides on traditional 15-inch steel "smoothie" style wheels painted in Poppy Red, fitted with chrome Ford-script hubcaps and trim rings. The black canvas folding top features a rear window, and when raised, the exposed wooden bows add to its period-correct presentation.Up front, the truck carries the signature 1932 "Deuce" grille shell with the correct vertical bar insert and blue Ford oval emblem, painted to match the body as originally intended. In the bed, a custom cylindrical aluminum fuel tank is securely mounted with polished straps, a detail often seen on early competition-style builds.A well-executed example of a first-year V8 Ford with the right visual cues and mechanical simplicity, this early "Deuce" Highboy offers both presence and historical significance, mechanically sound. For $24,750