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Kaase 520-Powered '32 Ford Roadster Highboy

Kaase 520-Powered '32 Ford Roadster Highboy

Professional-Built 1932 Ford Highboy Roadster 820hp 520ci Jon Kaase Boss Nine V8 | MoTeC M130 PDM-30 Aerospace-Grade Electronics | ALL NEW 155 Miles on Build | Brookville body | TCI frame 

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This 1932 Ford highboy roadster represents the pinnacle of professional hot rod building, combining classic aesthetics with modern engineering excellence. Featuring an 820hp Jon Kaase Boss Nine V8, Hughes Performance transmission, aerospace-grade electronics, and premium components throughout, this build showcases uncompromising attention to detail. The car presents with just 155 miles since its professional completion.

CHASSIS & BODY

  • All-steel Brookville body (B100 series)
  • TCI custom chassis (#102-GCF2-XXX-ECB3X)
  • Steel gray professional finish
  • Custom cowl vent installation
  • Seamless body modifications
  • Show-quality stainless hardware
  • ARP fasteners throughout

POWERTRAIN Jon Kaase Boss Nine 520ci V8 ($31,915):

  • Custom 514ci foundation
  • Oliver billet steel connecting rods
  • Crower 4.250 forged crankshaft
  • Borla 8-stack EFI with 58mm throttle bodies
  • MSD Pro Power individual coil ignition
  • Bullet Specialties front drive
  • Innovators West balancer
  • Show-quality detailing

Fuel & Ignition System:

  • Eight individual LS-style smart coils
  • Hidden coil mounting system
  • Custom fuel rails with AN fittings
  • High-flow return-style fuel system
  • MoTec-controlled injection and timing
  • Individual cylinder tuning capability

Transmission ($9,800):

  • Hughes Performance 4L80E automatic
  • PCS TCM-2800 transmission control
  • Hughes 3,000 stall converter
  • Custom valve body
  • B&M Pro Ratchet shifter

Rear End ($4,500):

  • Strange Engineering center section (S/N 63613)
  • Strange 35-spline axles
  • 4.11:1 gear ratio
  • Pro Street bracket application
  • Chrome finish

SUSPENSION & BRAKES Front:

  • TCI IFS system
  • QA1 adjustable coilovers (500lb springs)
  • Custom sway bar
  • Precision-engineered geometry

Rear:

  • Four-link system (SWKR_C15-31-S43-38+2)
  • QA1 adjustable coilovers (250lb springs)
  • Custom Panhard bar
  • E-Stopp electronic parking brake

Brakes:

  • Wilwood Pro Series 13-inch drilled rotors
  • 6-piston red calipers
  • Stainless hard lines
  • Custom master cylinder setup

ELECTRONICS & MANAGEMENT Desert Performance Custom Package ($12,500):

  • MoTec M130 ECU
  • PDM30 power distribution module
  • MS3476L24-61P Aero Electric connectors
  • MIL-DTL-26482 circular connectors
  • MIL-SPEC Tefzel aircraft wiring
  • Integrated traction control
  • Launch control
  • Real-time data logging
  • Custom diagnostic interface

WHEELS & TIRES

  • American Racing forged wheels
    • 17x7 front
    • 18x10 rear
  • Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R
    • P26/60R17 front
    • P29/65R18 rear

INTERIOR

  • Custom black upholstery
  • Classic Instruments gauges
  • Vintage Air climate control
  • Ididit tilt column
  • Billet Specialties wheel
  • Aircraft-grade switches
  • Hidden modern controls

DOCUMENTATION

  • Comprehensive build documentation including:
    • Brookville Roadster invoice ($13,685)
    • Jon Kaase Racing Engines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73kpqg1aqVg($31,915)
    • Hughes Performance transmission
    • TCI chassis documentation
    • Desert Performance electronics
    • Professional appraisal
  • Build photos and specifications
  • Maintenance records
  • Arizona title (SPCON)
  • VIN: AZ370615

This exceptional build represents over $250,000 in documented components and professional labor. Every system has been engineered for both performance and reliability while maintaining a period-correct appearance. The sophisticated MoTec management system with integrated traction control provides modern drivability, while the Kaase Boss Nine engine delivers incredible performance.

The sale includes all documentation, spare keys, build photos, tuning files, and a clean Arizona title. This represents an opportunity to acquire one of the most sophisticated 1932 Ford builds available, with documented professional assembly and premium components throughout.

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