1938 Ford Custom Roadster
Some builds are about changing a car. Others are about creating something that could never have come from a factory. This 1938 Roadster is one, voted as one of America's Most Beautiful Roadsters!
Custom-built and assembled by Kugel Komponents, this all-steel full-custom roadster is a remarkable combination of classic Ford design, one-off metalwork, modern performance, and craftsmanship throughout. From its unmistakable proportions to the smallest hand-finished detail, This 1938 was built with a clear vision—and the execution to bring that vision to life.
The transformation begins with the body. The beltline was extended two inches, while the A-pillars were laid back to complement the revised headlamp angle. The rear quarters were extended eight inches, with the lower quarters extended another two inches, giving the roadster a longer, lower, more purposeful profile. The convertible top was shaved, and virtually every piece of exterior trim received special attention. The window openings, latches, and exterior trim were all handcrafted from brass, creating a level of detail that simply cannot be achieved with off-the-shelf parts.
The finish is equally distinctive. The body wears a beautiful PPG Hot Hues Champagne two-tone paint, giving this 1938 Roadster an elegant presence while allowing all of the custom metalwork and revised body lines to stand on their own.
Power comes from a Redline Performance GM LS3 fuel-injected V8, paired with a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission. The modern LS3 brings serious performance to this traditional-looking Ford, while the overdrive transmission makes the car equally suited to enjoying the open road.
Underneath, the build is just as impressive. The car rides on a Kugel Komponents custom-modified TCI chassis, fitted with a polished and plated fully independent front and rear suspension. Coil overs on all four corners, while power rack-and-pinion steering and power Wilwood disc brakes provide modern driving and stopping performance.
Rather than simply restoring the cabin, Ron Magnus created an entirely custom environment. Four Toyota Supra bucket seats were transformed with two-tone leather, flowing into a front-to-rear center console and surrounded by multiple one-off interior trim spears.
The dashboard starts with a 1940 Ford dash, which has been modified to accommodate a custom gauge cluster. Vintage Air keeps the cabin comfortable, while heated seats add another modern touch. A tilt column and banjo-style steering wheel bring together the old-school character and modern drivability, and a
Even the wheels were carefully selected to complete the look, with Billet Specialties GTO wheels giving the roadster the final touch of attitude.
Price 97,500
