Heavily modified examples of the 1932 Ford are so prevalent that it is refreshing, and illuminating, to see an example that has been restored to its factory specification. Thanks to Edsel Ford’s recognition of the importance of style in the marketing of automobiles, this was a truly beautiful automobile right off the assembly line—and even better, it was well within reach of the motoring masses. Because the Ford Motor Company also began to understand the value of substantial annual model changes at this time, the lauded “Deuce” was available for one year only.

Of course, 1932 further marked the introduction of Ford’s famous flathead V-8, and customers were more than happy to be upsold on this affordable eight-cylinder option. Yet the base-level Model B, which received an upgraded, 50-horsepower evolution of the proven four-cylinder Model A engine, was a very respectable and economical choice as well—and it could be had with all the wonderful, new-for-1932 body styles to boot.