Lot 5361: 1932 Ford Model Hot Rod Roadster

Based on the listing description, this is definitely real steel — not fiberglass! The description explicitly states “Steel OEM body!“ (OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer).

The “OEM body” terminology in a 1970s-built hot rod like this typically means it’s an original factory Ford steel body from 1932 (a “survivor” body that was customized), rather than a reproduction steel body or fiberglass kit.

The venue “American Steel Classics“ also reinforces this — these are sellers who specialize in authentic steel-bodied vehicles, not fiberglass kits.

So to answer your question directly: this appears to be authentic Henry Ford steel from 1932, not a fiberglass replica. The fact that it’s titled as a 1932 Ford and was built in the 1970s (when original Model B/Model 18 bodies were still attainable for hot rod builds) supports this.

That said, if you’re seriously considering purchasing, you’d want to inspect the body in person or request detailed photos of the body stampings, inner structure, and firewall to confirm originality — since that’s one of the FAQs specifically listed for this vehicle: “Is the body an original Ford?”

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