1932 Ford V-8 Cabriolet
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The 1932 Ford automobile combines the attractive facelift of the 1931 Model A with the world's first low-priced, cast-in-one-piece V-8 engine. Powered by Henry Ford's latest personal engineering triumph, his "en block", or one piece, V-8 engine, the 1932 Ford outperformed all other popular competitors. The vehicle's improved proportions and styling reflected Edsel Ford's, Henry's son, genius for design.
The 1932 Ford automobile combines the attractive facelift of the 1931 Model A with the world's first low-priced, cast-in-one-piece V-8 engine. Powered by Henry Ford's latest personal engineering triumph, his "en block", or one piece, V-8 engine, the 1932 Ford outperformed all other popular competitors. The vehicle's improved proportions and styling reflected Edsel Ford's, Henry's son, genius for design.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1932
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
65.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Given in Memory of Michael Young, Jr.
Material
Metal
Leather
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Black (Color)
Tan (color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.068 in (Bore)
Length: 3.75 in (Stroke)
Height: 67 in
Wheelbase: 106 in
Length: 165.5 in
Weight: 2450 lbs
Specifications
Make & Model: 1932 Ford V-8 cabriolet
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, L-head valves, 221 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 67 inches
Width: 79 inches
Wheelbase: 106 inches
Overall length: 165.5 inches
Weight: 2398
Horsepower: 65 at 3400 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 36.9
Price: $610
Average 1932 wage: $1,141
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 6-1/2 months
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