This 1937 Ford-style roadster street rod was built in 2012 and was acquired by the seller in December 2022. The car features a Downs Manufacturing frame and a Downs manufacturing fiberglass body finished in black over red leather upholstery, and power is provided by a GM 350ci V8 linked to a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford Mustang-sourced rear axle. Additional modifications include an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, a Mallory ignition system, staggered-diameter Schott wheels, a Ford Mustang-sourced front suspension, four-wheel power disc brakes, a black folding Haartz convertible top, Vintage Air climate control, remote-controlled windows and door poppers, and a Sony head unit. This Ford-style street rod has 8k miles and is offered with a Downs Manufacturing certificate of manufacture, build photos, two key fobs, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name showing the car as a 1937 Ford.
The Downs Manufacturing fiberglass body is finished in black with red pinstriping on the front fenders and rear apron and was mounted on a fabricated Downs Manufacturing frame during the build. Details include a black folding Haartz soft top, dual side mirrors, and a remote-controlled decklid.
Staggered-diameter Schott wheels are mounted with 205/50 front and 245/45 Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires. The car is said to be equipped with a Ford Mustang-sourced front suspension. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel power disc brakes.
The bucket seats are upholstered in red leather and are accompanied by a color-coordinated dashboard, center console, door panels, and carpets. Appointments include a Vintage Air climate-control system, a Lokar shifter, remote-controlled windows and door poppers, and a Sony head unit.
The red and black leather-wrapped steering wheel sits ahead of VDO instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, water temperature, and voltage. The digital odometer indicates 8k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.
The GM Performance Parts 350ci V8 was factory rated at 330 horsepower and is equipped with an aluminum radiator, a Powermaster alternator, and red LED lighting. Additional modifications are said to include a Mallory ignition system, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, a Kwik Wire wiring harness, and an aftermarket camshaft. Fuel is stored in an 18-gallon aftermarket tank. The seller states the exhaust headers are coated in ceramic material. An oil change was performed in October 2022.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. The seller states the rear axle was sourced from a Ford Mustang and is equipped with 3.11:1 gearing. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery.
The VIN shown above decodes as a 1937 Ford Model 74 and matches the VIN on the current Florida title.
Photos taken during the build are provided in the gallery.