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I was not looking for a car because I had just purchased a 1929 Ford Roadster. I figured it never hurts to look, so I called about the car. I was shocked to hear the car was a 1932 Ford 5 window coupe. My mind raced back to that burgundy coupe of my childhood. I just had to buy this car. I traveled to look at the coupe and found an uncut cream-colored 5-window coupe. It was small block powered with a Corvette read end and True Spoke Wires at all corners. The bench seat was covered in an elaborate multicolored weave and the Corvair front end made the coupe sit up in front. It was a true mid 70’s build. He also had a small trailer to pull behind the car. I went home and made the money arrangements. I called to let him know I had the money but it was too late. He had not sold the car but stated he had priced the car too cheaply and had decided to keep it. I was crushed. What a letdown.
One year later, on a Sunday afternoon, the phone rang. It was the guy who owned the deuce coupe asking if I was still interested in the car. I said yes! He said, and I quote, “If you want the car come and get it”. I was 31 when I bought the coupe. I purchased the coupe and trailer for $4,000 less than his original price.
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