It takes a dedicated individual to tackle a Hot Rod build. Locating the appropriate parts is only the beginning, because these types of projects typically involve a fair degree of fabrication before the owner’s dream becomes a reality. This 1932 Ford Roadster offers a welcome alternative, with the vehicle loaded with new parts and most of the work complete to slot in a Chevrolet small-block V8. The Ford is listed here on eBay in Bronston, Kentucky. Spirited bidding has pushed the price beyond the reserve to $22,900.

The Hot Rod scene was born out of necessity, with many builders struggling to find the cash to buy a shiny new high-performance vehicle. It represented a type of recycling that long preceded the current form, with many parts from various sources reused to create cars that were often unique. The new owner of this 1932 Ford Roadster doesn’t face those challenges, with this beauty featuring plenty of new steel. The body was sourced from Brookville Roadsters, located in Brookville, Ohio. It sits atop a TCI chassis that once saw duty as a showpiece, with the seller including the company’s Display Board featuring a photo in the deal. The seller confirms a chip in the chassis powdercoat on one frame horn, but this beauty is rock-solid and very clean otherwise. Some external panels made a trip to the powdercoaters, returning finished in a stunning Bronze shade. The seller is happy to provide the appropriate code if the buyer wishes to complete that process, although the lack of panel imperfections means that it is a prime candidate to be painted in whatever shade the new owner desires. The wheels are secondhand but are in good condition, and the car sports new lights, a chopped windshield frame, and a wide selection of polished components.

This Roadster’s interior is a blank canvas for the buyer, although I am sure that they will welcome the tilt column, wiring, and the dash that has been cut to accommodate a Lokar Auburn-Style gauge cluster. There are no seats or other interior fittings, allowing the buyer to tailor the equipment and appearance to suit their taste. Mechanically, this Ford is a roller featuring a Walker radiator for a Chevrolet V8, a Currie 3.50 Truetrac rear end, and what appears to be a complete suspension and steering setup. The seller confirms that the fabrication is complete to allow installation of a Chevrolet small-block and a T5 transmission. However, they believe that swapping the transmission for a Tremec TKX would be easy. Either way, the finished product should provide impressive performance.

This 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod project offers its new owner a host of possibilities, with imagination and budget the limiting factors. I would love to see this beauty completed, with its exterior steel cloaked in the stunning Bronze that has already found its way onto some exterior surfaces. A contrasting interior, possibly in Cream leather, would guarantee that this beauty turned heads. With the V8 drivetrain in place, it would possess the performance to match its looks. With the reserve exceeded, a new home is only days away for this promising project. Are you tempted to make it yours? We would all love progress reports if that proves the case, because I know that I’m not alone in my desire to see the finished product.