1932 Ford Phaeton Street Rod

Phaeton was an open automobile style that was derived from the phaeton horseless carriage. The phaeton carriage was an open carriage or buggy. There were many things connected with horseless carriages that carried over to the new automobile world. A phaeton automobile body had no protection whatever from the elements.  Many automakers designated their open air styles as phaetons. This included Cadillac, Ford, VW, Buick and others.

Finally during the latter 1930’s when true convertibles were offered the phaeton fell out of favor. Closed bodies and convertibles took over which really was a natural progression of coachbuilding. Not surprising however, the pillarless hardtops and convertibles were still often marketed as phaetons.

The 1932 modified Ford Phaeton featured in this article was a Ford Model B. The 1932 Ford Phaeton, like the one shown here, is an attractive street rod and many have been modified into these. Hot rods and street rods come in many forms and the one overriding attribute is that just about every one is a bit different from the other.

Replica Ford Phaeton Bodies

Today you’ll find original 1932 Ford Phaetons although they’re rare finds. One company that has manufactured 1932 Ford Roadster bodies for over thirty years is Westcott’s Auto. This company also offers parts and fenders for street rods. The Ford bodies they cover a range from 1926 to 1940.

Another company, Timeless Rods and Customs, offers 1932 Ford fiberglass bodies among several other replica bodies.

Original Specifications 1932 Ford Phaeton V-8

Ford’s Model B which came out in 1932 continued to offer 200 cubic inch the four cylinder engine. For Ford this kept costs down. A Ford V-8 also came out in 1932 which was on the phaeton and was designated the Model 18. The Model 18 was considered the very first V-8 put in mass production. The Model 18’s engine was a 221 cubic inch V-8 delivering 65 horsepower. The engine’s output was increased later with improved carburetors.

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