Mecum Auctioning Off ’32 Ford 3 Window to Help Cure Childhood Cancer

Lindsey Fisher
May 15, 2013
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Acquiring a beautiful new hot rod can only be topped by one thing-helping people-and this weekend at the Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis, Indiana, hot rod enthusiasts will be able to do both as they bid on a ‘32 Ford 3 Window Coupe donated to benefit the Curing Kids Cancer organization. How’s that for a charitable affair?

The 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe was donated to the auction house by Brian and Linda Perilloux of Katy, Texas, in it’s current, fully restored condition.

mecum_32_ford_3_windowBuilt by Street Rods by Michael, the car features a Pete & Jake’s chrome front suspension, a Ford 9-inch with a four-bar coilover rearend, GM 11-inch disc brakes in the front, Ford drum brakes in the rear and a 16-gallon rear fuel tank. Powering this fine machine is a GM 350 ci Vortec V-8 with three, two-barrel carburetors and a Walker Z-series radiator. It is tied to a 700R4 overdrive transmission, moving as much of the powerhouse’s 330 hp to the wheels as possible.

Inside, you’ll find a custom Ultra leather interior with Wiseguys seats, a LeCarra steering wheel, ididit steering column, Lokar shifter, power windows and a Vintage Air temperature-control unit.

Gorgeous in its red and black color scheme carried throughout the car, the 1932 Ford will hit the auction block on Friday, May 17th, at about 4:30 p.m. All proceeds from this car, which should be quite a bit given the condition of the vehicle, will go to help Curing Kids Cancer to help find cures for childhood cancers in the near future.

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