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This is a 1932 Ford Type 18, with a custom coach-built cabriolet body. The car varies from the American-made convertible sedan styles; the top has no side rails to slide on.
The car was originally purchased by a high-profile German official. In 1938 or 1939, the car was hidden, actually walled up in a basement in Austria, to prevent military confiscation. In 1947, the car was shipped to England. It arrived stateside in 1964, as the possession of a Wisconsin antique dealer. From there, it was sold to the current owner in Jacksonville.
The bodywork is from Deutsch of Koln, the chassis assembled by the Ford Werks A.G. Koln. Unusual features abound such as an underhood siren, dual flag shafts, a Bosch driving light and spotlight, and trafficators. This is the only known example by this coachbuilder and one of five German-built convertibles known.
Former Staff Car for the Third Reich. The owner was a non-Nazi and hid the car from confiscation by the German Army.
The car has all of its original parts, with the exception of the engine (now correct) that was lost during a long ago restoration. There are currently only seven of this body type known in the World.
Has been shown at Pebble Beach, Amelia 'Island, Hilton Head, Palos Verdes, and a new Concours in San Bernadino. Also was on display at the Petersen Museum for the Anniversary of the '32 V-8.
Only one other '32 known with this Body-type.
After WWII, was bought by an individual in England then found by a Classic Dealer and brought to the U.S. for future sale.
Unique original features for this car include front driving light, 2 flagstaffs, firewall mounted siren.
The car was originally purchased by a high-profile German official. In 1938 or 1939, the car was hidden, actually walled up in a basement in Austria, to prevent military confiscation. In 1947, the car was shipped to England. It arrived stateside in 1964, as the possession of a Wisconsin antique dealer. From there, it was sold to the current owner in Jacksonville.
The bodywork is from Deutsch of Koln, the chassis assembled by the Ford Werks A.G. Koln. Unusual features abound such as an underhood siren, dual flag shafts, a Bosch driving light and spotlight, and trafficators. This is the only known example by this coachbuilder and one of five German-built convertibles known.
Former Staff Car for the Third Reich. The owner was a non-Nazi and hid the car from confiscation by the German Army.
The car has all of its original parts, with the exception of the engine (now correct) that was lost during a long ago restoration. There are currently only seven of this body type known in the World.
Has been shown at Pebble Beach, Amelia 'Island, Hilton Head, Palos Verdes, and a new Concours in San Bernadino. Also was on display at the Petersen Museum for the Anniversary of the '32 V-8.
Only one other '32 known with this Body-type.
After WWII, was bought by an individual in England then found by a Classic Dealer and brought to the U.S. for future sale.
Unique original features for this car include front driving light, 2 flagstaffs, firewall mounted siren.
No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.
1932 Ford Type 18 Special Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Type 18 Special
(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 FORD CUSTOM PICKUP Chassis#: 18110734 Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1932 FORD 3-WINDOW CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 18505321 Sold for USD$24,200 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe Sold for USD$60,500 2021 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1932 FORD TUDOR CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 182011322 Sold for USD$39,600 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1932 Ford Model 18 V-8 Cabriolet Coachwork attributed to Kellner A.G. of Berlin Chassis#: 018D5833 Sold for USD$57,278 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1932 Ford V-8 Cabriolet by Carrozzeria Pinin Farina Chassis#: 18-81392 Sold for USD$319,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile | |
1932 Ford V-8 Convertible Victoria by Drauz Karosserie Chassis#: 18-71738 Sold for USD$154,000 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA |
Ford Type 18 Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1932 Ford Type 18 Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1932 Ford Tudor Sedan Custom | 18189215 | 2024 Mecum : Harrisburg | $25,000 | ||
1932 Ford V-8 Drophead Coupe by Carlton | C18R1642 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $175,000 | $250,000 |
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