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It is very easy for many to roll their eyes and say, “Oh another ’32 Ford, huh?” but this three-window coupe deserves a closer look.

Common criticism of hot rods based on a 1932 Ford is that they are too easy to build with the availability of new hot rod and reproduction parts. I agree with some of that mindset. However, as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Deuce, there’s a lot more to it all than meets the eye.

John and Debbie Fearn’s example of a 1932 Ford three-window coupe is my case in point. Repco Beach Hop was the third outing for the new coupe, and it was at Whangamatā that we first laid eyes on it. John and Debbie had enjoyed a wet

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