Features The Simple Roadster

Very pretty. Funny to think this was a "simple" conservative looking build in 1964, where as to try to recreate it today, (without buying all reproduction parts), would be incredibly difficult.

 

not to mention the chrome bill

 

I think the authors use of "sanitary" ( along with conservative) is the best description- super clean.Somehow "simple" doesn't do it justice; nice car ( thinking it might have a white interior too?)

 

Yup, nice car...but it just doesn't do much for me. I grew up in the '60s but my taste in hot rods and customs was shaped primarily by cars built in the '40s and '50s. The "glitzy" show car style that evolved in the '60s grits against my basic philosophy that form should follow function. Oh, well. As I said, it's nice car...but I'm glad I don't own it.

 

I saw this car about 4 years ago. Louie still owned it and it still looked the same. Probably still sitting on the same spot today.

 

Ray Kulakowski stitched the red & white interior in the early '60s ... and it still looked great in 2007:

photos by Louis Lapham
(from @SuperFleye & @Kvipt's KUSTOMRAMA website)​

 

rad!

 

Just downright SWEET!

 

I like it as it reminds me of Baker's Deuce in Atlanta. There are still several of these style cars available in the LA area. All you need is $$$$ to own one….Real or Brookville….they are expensive.

 

Nothing more beautiful than a 32 Roadster in any configuration. That includes real, Brookville, custom, rat, etc.

 

My sentiments ,exactly.

 

That's just too cool!

 

Damn.....still riding Firestones. That is worth one left nut, and a few handfuls of washers. F'n awesome.

 

"Glad I don't own it"??? That's a new one on me......................
Wonder if the 427 found it's way under the hood?

 

All day long and then some.... Great car.

 

Awesome to look at the shot taken a few years ago and think it is remains the same. Love the white inner fender treatment.

 

Hemi32- thanks for the extra photos.The paint looks totally different in those two pics- a lot deeper and richer.And the interior; not for a kid in greasy jeans, looks more like chinos and penny loafers! She's a beauty.

 

My colleague and I will talk about this today. I may even see it in person before year's end.

 

What's not to like ? Really sharp car with a lot going on to look at.

Don

 

I grew up in the 60's (ten in 1964) and remember seeing cars like that at the "indoor" car show in St Louis and thinking WOW!
Today, I still think WOW! Beautiful car. The white underpinnings were popular, as were the chrome reverse.
I have a roadster body in the garage, waiting.....

 

I love that REAL chrome and Candy paint. As simple as it appears, I can tell there's a lot going on with this Roadster. I'd love to see it in person.

 

Did someone say they are glad they don't own this car??? WTF ? ! Had to re-read this to be sure.
Drinking and Hamb'ing may not realistically be safe......without a designated typer.
I hope he was able to make bail. Good luck with probation....maybe a first offender.

 

Yep, it was Missy's Dad. Has anyone called her to see if he's okay?

 

IIRC, didn't that car have a 4-71 on it?

 

Could always try reading the original blog post George...

 

Very well preserved from the looks of it, what a neat car, thanks for posting.

 

Hemi 32's terrific photos have me thinking that I could own the car as I have most all the parts to build it right out in my garage-----in 1/8th scale.
Monogram's Big Deuce comes with www's and an entirely chromed undercarriage. Nab the SBC and chrome reverse wheels from the Big T kit and scrounge up the 4-71 from a parts Big Drag kit or parts pack and start building.

Can't go wrong with a red 32 Roadster. Really jazzed to know it's a survivor.

 

Killer car! Modern day Lobeck or Brizio cars look similar IMO....I've always like their simple style!