Known as the "Euro Deuce", this is a European-manufactured 1932 Ford Tudor Featured in Rodders Journal Issue No. 81, Winter 2019 Henry Ford had factories across Europe, including plants in England, France, and Germany and this particular car draws from all three The body panels were stamped at Dagenham, England The panels were then shipped to Fords factory near Paris, France, where the body was manufactured The frame came from Fords German factory and is marked "Made in Germany" During World War II, the car was purportedly used as a tow vehicle around the city of Paris during the German occupation After the war, it was believed to have been used as a parts delivery car for a company in Marseilles Later discovered on the French Riviera around 2002 and built into its current configuration over the next 8-10 years Later imported to the United States in 2015 to a collector in Los Angeles The "Specialiste Ford Pieces Detachees "stenciling on the doors was applied prior to 1955, as after this, Simca bought out Ford France repair shops The decals on the windows date to before this time period as well The paint is largely 1932-applied, with the exception of the rear end of the car where the tow modifications were repaired European 1932 Ford Tudor cars differed from American examples with features such as suicide doors, twin glove boxes and different stamped hood sides Rare 239 CI French Military Flathead V-8 engine French-made Marchal headlights Interior seats were recovered recently to compliment the exteriors patina 3-speed manual Leaf springs Drum brakes Steel wheels with small-diameter hubcaps For more information, please visit mecum.com.
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