1932 Ford V-8 Model 18 Deluxe Roadster

In March 1932, Henry Ford introduced the first low-cost V8 engine ever produced. Bringing out a pioneering eight-cylinder low-priced car was a bold move in the midst of the most severe economic depression the nation had ever endured. But Henry Ford was determined to build a mass-produced V8, and the world was ready for it. There would be 212,000 Model 18 Ford engines produced in 1932 and that was only the beginning. Ford passenger cars would be powered by refined versions of what would become known as the Ford 'flathead' V8 through 1953 (and in Canada, through 1954).

Edsel Ford, Henry's son, styled the 1932 Ford car. This one-year-only model bore a marked resemblance to the Lincoln of the same year, which had also been designed under the direction of Edsel Ford. Generations of car enthusiasts have admired the handsome, clean lines of the 1932 Ford, which is popularly known as the 'Deuce.' The Model B, with a 4-cylinder engine, was also available in 1932. Combined production of the Fours and V8s totaled just a bit more than 250,000 cars. Ironically, what would become one of the most desired Fords ever was originally one of the lowest production models ever.

This example of the popular Deluxe Roadster model has been in the care of the present owner for the past 30 years. It came from Ohio and was in excellent original condition. The present owner restored it in 1984-1988 using many original factory Ford parts. It has also received awards and recognition at various antique car events; Early Ford V-8 Club; Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance; AACA and was the Ford Model Company 1932 Model Year 1 of 100 Icons at the 2003 Ford 100 Years Anniversary in Dearborn. Featured in the Robert Genat book 'Duece - 75 Years Of The 1932 Ford.'