1932 Ford Model 18 & 40 V8

1932 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod, Built by Boyd Coddington, One of His Final Builds

1932 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod – Built by Boyd Coddington for Christian Audigier, One of Boyd's Final Builds

Some hot rods are built. This one is history.

Black and sinister, with a red interior, billet-quality Boyd details, and old-school pinstripes, this is a rolling piece of hot rod history.

Built to Be an Icon
In mid-2007, Christian Audigier approached Boyd Coddington with a bold request: build a “Signature Hot Rod” to serve as the icon for his new VIF Speed Shop brand.

A Piece of Hot Rod History
Boyd fell ill just before the car was finished and passed away in February 2008. The shop and the Audigier car sat idle until Boyd's widow, Jo, had the car sent to West Coast Customs. There, the interior was installed, the pinstriping and paint were completed, and the original Boyd wheels were mounted. The finished car was then exhibited in the West Coast Customs booth at the 2008 SEMA Show.

Few hot rods can claim a story like this: a legendary builder, a famous commissioner, a famous finishing shop, and a SEMA debut. Real Henry Ford Steel. Boyd Craftsmanship. Built to Drive.

This Cabriolet keeps its all-steel Henry Ford body, the foundation traditional hot-rodders prize most.

Highlights
Built by Boyd Coddington, one of his final builds
Created for Christian Audigier's VIF Speed Shop
Finished by West Coast Customs and exhibited at the 2008 SEMA Show
All-steel Henry Ford body
Black exterior with old-school pinstripes
Red interior with leather bucket seats
Original Boyd chrome wheels
Boyd steering wheel and Boyd gauges
Ford 302 V8 with Victory Jr heads
Dual exhaust
Front and rear disc brakes
Stainless steel brake lines and braided fuel lines
Rack & pinion steering
Rear coil-over suspension

Boyd Coddington is one of the most celebrated names in hot rod history, known for pushing the craft to a new level of fit, finish, and design. Cars from his shop are sought after by collectors, and a build from his final chapter, tied to a famous brand and a SEMA appearance, is a rare find.

More than a '32 Ford, this is a symbol of American ingenuity, individuality, and the freedom of the open road.

Builds with this pedigree rarely come to market, and they don't last long.

Key details
VIN / chassis: 18171117

Offered by Classic Cars of Sarasota, 7910 25th Court East, Sarasota, FL 34243. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Classic Cars of Sarasota.