Deuce Heaven auction

[DavidG]

Forthcoming auction of Gene Hetland's '32s plus.


https://www.mecum.com/auctions/india...s-deuceheaven/

[GaryU.]

Wow!! Any would look good in my garage, thanks for posting. Looks like the hotrod needs some finish work?? https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0521-46...dster-hot-rod/

[woodiewagon46]

Gary said it all with his first word, WOW!!!

[Krylon32]

What a collection. If I were rich I'd like the highboy roadster with the stainless top.

[Steve/IL]

Gary,
I want all of them!!
I'll be there, hoping to to buy one.
Are you going?
Steve

[-Big Al-]

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Wow, what a collection. did something happen to him or is just downsizing.
Al.

[VeryTangled]

'32's aren't really my bag, but this one does something for me!

[Mart]

Gene's website here:

http://deuceheaven.com

Note there are 7 pages.

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by Mart

Gene's website here:

http://deuceheaven.com

Note there are 7 pages.

Another good tip-off by Mart. I really liked pages 4 and 7. All those open cars have really minty tops!

Originally Posted by Krylon32

What a collection. If I were rich I'd like the highboy roadster with the stainless top.

Not a fan of OHV in these cars, but did you see the words "special 302 Ford experimental Hemi?"

[Tim Ayers]

Unreal. Totally unreal. Some gorgeous cars.

[DavidG]

Jeff,

Gene is the fifth owner of that standard V8 Tudor sedan. I purchased it from the original owner who traded in a Model A on it back in '32. I reluctantly let it go to Mr. Secrest in Oklahoma and he gave a very good home. After his death, it went to a collector further west who was less respectful of its condition and it subsequently ended up with Gene. It's now missing its original factory fabric and stainless steel spare tire cover and the engine compartment is a mess compared to the way the original owner maintained the car. It was put up on blocks in the fall and put back in use each spring so it never experienced winter weather, at least with its first three owners. When the original owner washed the car, he did the undersides of the fenders, running boards, and hood. I have never seen another '32 as pristine as this car when the owner decided to sell it in the late '60s due to declining health.

[petehoovie]

This one for me!

[VeryTangled]

Wow DavidG, That's a lot to try to unpack.

I was BORN in 1960. So if I read correctly, this was your car sometime before I joined Cub Scouts! That's pretty amazing.

If the owner traded his Model A in for it, then he had excellent taste and instincts! It sounds like he knew he had a good 'un and respected it.

I can also read that you're not a fan of it's current condition. Hope it gets a loving home because it's got gobs of charm from the pictures.

Let's see how many others are charmed, and how far their bank account agrees with their eyeballs? There better be A LOT of heavy hitters on this auction and the sellers should really expect it, because there is an impressive inventory going out the door here. Mecum seems to be a little outside their wheelhouse?

[fortyfords]

That is definitely an impressive set of 32's, I would love to have that pickup but I see why the prices are high. If those cars were cheap, they would be bought and cut up into hot rods. I have hot rods too but they were already cut up but I would love to own a beautiful stocker too.

[19Fordy]

WOW! It is truly amazing that there are still so many folks who have literally preserved
the history of our hobby. Thank goodness.

[itslow]

I'm glad I was able to see these cars together at Gene's before they're scattered across the country.

[Deucenut]

That’s amazing. Does anyone know why he’s selling the collection?

[deuce lover]

I heard he is doing fine and probably time to let go.Wouldn't mind having that chopped 3W.

[rockfla]

Wow, it was quite a nice collection. Didn't Gene have a "nice" cache' of 32 parts, accessories and other 32 memorabilia?? IS that going to be part of the auction?

[DavidG]

He does indeed, but they're not going to auction, at least not this one.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

I heard he is doing fine and probably time to let go.Wouldn't mind having that chopped 3W.

Mon Dieu.....That coupe is nothing short of "Utter Perfection"! Why do those front WHEELS look so 'shallow' (and I really LIKE the look)? Are those the 3-1/2" 1940, V8-60 wheels that are so elusive? And do you reckon that those hub caps are "one-offs"? DD

[deuce lover]

DD ,I think you're right about those wheels. I'd put my French 97's and Marchal head lights on it but need to sell the Chateau to buy it

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

DD ,I think you're right about those wheels. I'd put my French 97's and Marchal head lights on it but need to sell the Chateau to buy it

Sheldon those Marshal's WOULD look pretty CAMP on it!!!!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

DD ,I think you're right about those wheels. I'd put my French 97's and Marchal head lights on it but need to sell the Chateau to buy it

Sheldon.... THOSE are interesting! 24.6 mm = 0.96850394" (.97)! DD

[deuce lover]

Here is a pic of the other side.Slightly different bowl shape. All 97 parts interchange.Quite rare-only came across 3 in the last 5 yrs. They were on the 24 studs in the Vendome and Monte Carlo - mid 1950's.The other pic is of the bucket side of the Marchal's. Those Marchals were required on the Ford's from 1930 and in '32 used on the standards.'32 dlx were even more elaborate.

[AnthonyG]

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Wow! All beauties!

[nelsb01]

If you go to the Deuce Heaven web page, Mecum has added a couple of great videos.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/aulrikf1lx...%20V8.mp4?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nd80zaewu6...0V7_1.mp4?dl=0

Very professionally done.

[-Big Al-]

Great videos. thanks for posting.
Al.

[38bill]

I got to meet Gene some years ago and see his collection and I was blown away. He has been collecting '32's since he was a kid. He was kind enough to let me sit in several of his cars and it is something I will never forget.

[mercman from oz]

Bill, you were a very lucky man to see these cars in the flesh.
What a fabulous collection of 1932 Fords.

[38 coupe]

I really like how the stock 32s are not "dolled up" with bright wheel colors and white wall tires. I skipped over the hot rods, not really rare or special these days.

[2935ford]

Like the rest of you......those 32's will make any car nut drool!

And like most of us, my champagne tastes with a beer pocketbook, relegate me to Model A's!

BTW, DavidG has a very nice collection of 32's.

[DavidG]

Thanks, but the setting isn't nearly as nice as Gene's.

[Jeff/Illinois]

All I can say is..... WOW

[IndianapolisRacer]

The few 1932 experts I know believe this auction will set the standard for now on the value of 1932 Fords . One even told me he expects to see several $100,000 dollar sales . Up in value or down , time will tell . What are your predictions ?

[Andy]

Down. I can’t sell anything now. I gave away a extremely nice 5W. I put original parts up for sale and absolutely no interest.

[Old Redneck]

You better have deep pockets if you go to that Auctions. I would like to go but I can't take care of what I have now. That B 400 I would like to have but I know that there no chance of me buying it. I am 81 and the Doctors are talking about taking my driver license. I think I am going to look for another doctor or quit seeing them. I guess I am just a dreamer.

[IndianapolisRacer]

You can't take it with you , if buying makes you happy go for it and BTW change doctors asap .

[IndianapolisRacer]

Will the conservatively modified cars bring a higher price or the exact restorations ? This is going to be a great auction for the Duece world followers !