Cars like the 1932 Ford Cabriolet never go out of fashion; and when it comes to being a street rod owner there's no time like the present! Virtually anyone with big ambition and an even bigger checkbook can build a completely custom classic with killer good looks and ground pounding performance. But if you're an astute enthusiast who doesn't want to squander the kid's college fund RK Motors Charlotte has you covered. This impressive roadster is a professionally built cruiser that mixes the best attributes of a 'rope and red carpet' showpiece with the streetability of a well-tuned muscle car. Beneath its crowd gathering profile you'll find a reliable Ram Jet V8 a stalwart 4-speed transmission and a whole lot of other top notch hardware that perfectly complements rugged Dearborn steel. If you're looking for a fully-sorted street rod that mixes classic good looks with modern road manners you've found your next car! When you set your sights on creating a top-notch custom you have to start with a solid foundation. That's why the owner of this Ford began with a full set up from the folks at Dearborn Deuce LLC. As the only all-steel Ford body that's engineered with power windows and an OEM-quality top from the ground up the Dearborn Deuce is essentially a made-to-order car that's ready to bolt to a chassis. The pros at Oakley Industries started with a 1x3-inch boxed rectangular steel structure that's massaged into a vibration-free platform. That stunning shell's smooth vertical panels and arrow-straight profile were block-sanded into Kansas-flat surfaces and covered in a striking coat of traditional Washington Blue. That sedate pigment was sealed in a through layer of clear and wet-sanded buffed and polished to a head turning shine. And today with only sunny summer miles on its fully-sorted build this awesome roadster has the kind of unique style and eye-popping appeal that'll drop jaws anywhere it goes! Everything on this slick Ford is exceptionally well-done and the car has just the right amount of detail to turn heads and create a lasting impression. At the front of its body Washington Blue frame horns center a polished spreader bar beneath a small ''Ford'' emblem spotless stainless grille and chrome Twolite headlights. At the top of that grille a louvered hood flows to a smoked windshield that's accented by a polished frame and small rearview mirror. At the top of that windshield a high quality top wraps tan Haartz cloth around a glass backlite. At the sides of that cloth a characteristically clean and simple profile presents shaved doors hidden hinges and uninterrupted form. And at the back of that profile a chrome fuel filler rides above a chrome tag bracket custom '37 Chevy tail lights and a second polished spreader bar. It's hard to miss a classic Ford roadster. And this car has an identity all its own thanks to a cohesive theme careful workmanship and exceptional attention to detail. For the benefit of both reliability and performance traditional street rods often feature souped-up versions of proven powertrains. And the 350 cubic inch Ram Jet V8 under this Ford's hood spins 350 horsepower into a solid 400 lb./ft. of torque. At the top of the big mill an aluminum ram jet intake makes good use of a reusable filter element and Lokar throttle cable. Beneath that intake a nodular iron crank combines with hypereutectic pistons and powdercoated connecting rods to create stout 9.4 to 1 compression. Between those internals a hydraulic roller cam works great with LT1 injectors and a full set of Chevrolet Performance roller rockers. The engine's storied Vortec heads hang painted Corvette-style valve covers over attractive Sanderson headers. At the back of those headers a traditional points distributor shoots spark through high performance Taylor plug wires. In front of those wires a Billet Specialties Tru Trac system spins a polished AC compressor opposite a polished Powermaster alternator. In front of those ancillaries a beefy Walker radiator barely breaks a sweat thanks to a Cooling Concepts puller fan. And aesthetically the car's body-matched engine bay presents exceptionally well. Under this roadster's well-planned and professionally executed powerplant you'll find a whole catalogue of custom performance parts that mix excellent driving dynamics with great visual effect. For starters a '32 Lobeck chassis cradles a fresh Performance Automatic Racing 700R4 that's fitted with a Corvette servo Alto Red clutches and a bevy of first rate componentry. At the front of that gearbox a drilled Super Bell axle stretches a chromed Posies spring between polished Super Bell brakes and Unisteer rack and pinion steering. At the back of that gearbox a dressed 4-link hangs an aluminum-cased Currie 9-inch between chromed coil-overs big Wilwood discs and a Lokar parking brake. The engine's killer soundtrack is provided by polished large-diameter tail pipes. Torque splits the asphalt thanks to 16-inch Billet Specialties Legacies which spin 195/60 front and 285/60 rear BF Goodrich Radial T/As around knock-off-style center caps. And high quality detailing like stainless fluid lines a finned transmission cooler and a big stainless fuel tank marries top notch form with excellent function. Inside this awesome custom 'simple' is the name of the game as a spectacular Tan interior creates a fun and stylish contrast to the car's silky blue body. At the center of that body a distressed Wise Guys seat is firm provides good support and features a cool flip down armrest. In front of that seat a sturdy steel dash hangs Classic Instruments gauges between Vintage Air climate control Kwik Wire electricals and a hidden Custom Autosound head unit. At the sides of that dash custom soft-touch panels ride between Dearborn power windows and polished Dearborn sills. Below those panels high quality carpet anchors classy Lokar foot pedals. In front of the driver a polished banjo-style steering wheel spins a leather rim around a tilting Flaming River column. And behind the passengers a completely upholstered trunk features enough storage for chairs a small cooler and the car's nightly trophy take. The sale of this rad roadster includes build photos component manuals a Ram Jet Service Manual and a CodeMate EFI code reader. In short this spectacular Ford is the perfect street rod for someone who wants a fully-sorted cruiser that can tear up the road and take home trophies. The work is done the money is spent and the result is a great looking headache-free car that can be driven home today. If you're looking for a professional custom that features an unbeatable combination of modern technology and old school swagger you've found your next classic! Price: $119,900
