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23 October 2017

This twin-turbo Ferrari powered 1932 Ford is back. And it's for sale!

By James LisleJames Lisle
The doors swing upwards to reveal bucket seats, five-point harnesses, and a racing roll cage. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com)

Feel as if life is too long? Always wanted to have a heart attack while driving? Well, have we got the car for you.

Think of Ford and Ferrari at the same time and, if you’re like me, you’ll think of their legendary Le Mans rivalry during the latter half of the 1960s. But this just might change your mind.

While we've seen Alan Lee's 1932 Ford hot rod before, it's now currently listed on MP Classics World in the States for $250,000. Should you be so interested in a premature death.

Under full load, it probably sounds like the Red Sea parting. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com) Under full load, it probably sounds like the Red Sea parting. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com)

Powered by a Ferrari made V8, sourced from an '89 Lancia Thema 8.32 (an Italian BMW M5 of sorts), this little rear-wheel drive coupe could almost be called insanity on wheels.

While most '32 Fords came off the production line with really agricultural suspension held up by sketchy bias ply Firestones, this one's kitted out with an independent rear end sitting on Achilles racing slicks and 15-inch, four piston disc brakes.

So at least there's been a least a little bit of sensibility gone into it.

While there is a transverse leaf spring in there (the bottom plank bending up), we can't really tell whether it's load bearing or not. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com) While there is a transverse leaf spring in there (the bottom plank bending up), we can't really tell whether it's load bearing or not. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com)

And for good measure – not only does the Ferrari screamer spin up to 8500rpm, it’s helped along by custom headers, a AEM Infinity ECU, and a pair of Turbonectics turbos.

Maximum power is ‘estimated’ at 708kW (950hp). Estimated due to the possible fact that no one’s really been brave enough to max it out on a dyno. I wouldn’t.

That ice-cream tub that they call a cabin is fibreglass though, so while it may be really light, it'll probably be rejected by those Buddy Holly loving leather jacket enthusiasts down at the drag strip.

See those Mishimoto intercoolers up front. Because of the lack of space, the main radiator sits in the boot. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com) See those Mishimoto intercoolers up front. Because of the lack of space, the main radiator sits in the boot. (image credit: MPClassicsWorld.com)

But then again, if you look closely at the pictures you’ll notice something strange - none of the super crazy stuff is hooked up. While it may be because someone lost a spanner halfway through, we’re going to guess it's for display purposes.

Once all of the cooling and induction piping ends up being coiled up under the hood (or lack thereof) - along with a proper exhaust system on the back of the turbo - it’s not exactly going to as entertaining to the eye. So it might've been removed to be more aesthetically pleasing for the next potential buyer.

But hey - you win some, you lose some. And with a 708kW hot rod, you’re probably going to win a lot.

What do you think of the Ferrari powered Ford? Would you be brave enough to drive it? Tell us what you think below.