32 Roadster in France

[deuce lover]

Thought I'd share this with you early Ford V8 lovers.While vacationing(Apr-May) in the south France found this 2 miles from where I was staying.Not to molested,sold new in '32 in France.Original deuce V8 engine with alu oil pan.Correct uncut intake,fuel pump,heads,exhaust manifolds & spark plug wire conduits.Water pumps,dist,coil,carb,air cleaner been replaced.Tried to buy it but NFS.Found other 32 parts(luggage rack bar,sedan dash w/gloveboxes and pedal assy's) in another town but to large to fit in my suitcase or carry on luggage.

[deuce lover]

Couple more pics

[Fe26]

...and the French word for
Barn Find is...

[Ian NZ]

I wonder what make of carburettor is fitted onto that 1932 engine, it looks as if it bolts straight onto the 32 manifold.

[Henry Hopper]

That's the second one Ive heard about in France, there is one that was for sale in Spain a few months age( expensive) and there is /was,not sure of it sold or not, a stock as a rock 32 roadster on the South coast of England that I tried to buy a while ago.

That looks like a really nice example......would have made my holiday for sure.Have you got some kind of radar for these things lol.?

[AF31FAB]

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Originally Posted by Fe26

...and the French word for
Barn Find is...

Sortie de grange ...............

[jimTN]

It is amazing that the original fuel pump type is still being run. That car would make a good study for the EV8 club, sort of like the Rip Van Winkle model T touring that was found a few years ago and detailed in a series of pictures, a car that was put up in a shed when new.

[DavidG]

There's a better '32 roadster for that purpose on Long Island, New York. It still has the original top, upholstery, and paint and is the subject of a forthcoming article in "The V-8 Times".

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by Henry Hopper

That's the second one Ive heard about in France, there is one that was for sale in Spain a few months age( expensive) and there is /was,not sure of it sold or not, a stock as a rock 32 roadster on the South coast of England that I tried to buy a while ago.

That looks like a really nice example......would have made my holiday for sure.Have you got some kind of radar for these things lol.?

Started making small talk with a guy in the village about where I am from and what my hobbies are(early V8 Fords).Lucky I speak French.Lo and behold he mentioned a Ford roadster in a garage just steps away.Got him to arrange to have a look at it.Besides the roadster the owner has a collection of radiators and shells of many French cars from the late 20's and early 30's and I mean rare stuff.Then he invited me in to see the rest of the collection which I won't get into but it was like a mini museum.American Pickers dream.Sleepless nites to say the least.

[Joe AZ]

I'm far from a '32 guy, but did the stock '32 speedometer really go up to 140 mph? Hard to believe..........
Joe

[Robert Dip]

France is in Kilometers.....90 mph x 1.62 = 145.8 kph......the US was supposed to convert to the metric system over 30 years ago....Canada beat them to the punch and did it first...then the US never followed up. For us older guys in Canada, we are still in the MPH mode. Robert

[deuce lover]

Its in Kilomoters,not mph

[Bill OH]

Probably kilometers - 100 kilometers = 62 mph.

[Speedster special]

A real export Deuce, Made in France, with special hood model a look alike side panel.
It should have a Ford France Asnières VIN tag on firewall.
There is few sedan with suicide doors for sale not roadster are pretty rare!

[Joe AZ]

duh.....not enough coffee this morning......
Joe

[bob miller]

Originally Posted by Henry Hopper

That's the second one Ive heard about in France, there is one that was for sale in Spain a few months age( expensive) and there is /was,not sure of it sold or not, a stock as a rock 32 roadster on the South coast of England that I tried to buy a while ago.

That looks like a really nice example......would have made my holiday for sure.Have you got some kind of radar for these things lol.?

I know 4 roadsters in france actually . I record all 32 's I know in france to have a real listing of existing models . Hey sheldon where do you travel in france ?

[Fe26]

Originally Posted by AF31FAB

Sortie de grange ...............

Mais Oui

[Mart]

The owner seems to keep on top of maintenance, all the hoses and clips look new. The carb appears to be a much more modern adaption. pretty nice car, it has to be said.

Mart.

[Bobs32]

That's a fine looking '32 Roadster. Hemmings Classic Car magazine March 2010 issue has what they call the "Worlds most Authentic" 32 Ford Roadster featured.

[cushman man]

I think a 1932 Roadster is tops.They started the Roadeter craze and it is still going strong.