Gabe Naccarato's 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

The Coupe as it sat Gabe's garage in May of 2024. The car, with its early chop and channeled body, stands as a testament to its storied past in New Mexico's hot rod scene. Gabe is actively seeking more information about its history to restore and preserve this piece of automotive heritage. Those with knowledge of the car or its previous owners are encouraged to come forward to help piece together its historical narrative. Please get in touch with Kustomrama at mail@kustomrama.com if you have any information or leads to share. Photo courtesy of Gabe Naccarato.

The car's unique rear end includes two sets of taillights: one set from a 1941-1948 Chevrolet and another from an early Pontiac, giving it a distinctive and recognizable look. The car's paint history reveals multiple layers, each signifying different periods in its life. Initially painted red, the coupe was later painted dark blue and finally black. These successive layers of paint indicate changes in ownership or the evolving aesthetic preferences over the decades. Photo courtesy of Gabe Naccarato.

From the late 1960s until its recent acquisition in 2023, the old hot rod resided on a single property in New Mexico, next to a 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe. In 2023, Gabe purchased the Coupe from a young man in South Texas who was flipping vehicles. Due to confidentiality agreements, the previous owner’s identity remains unknown. Gabe's acquisition has sparked renewed interest in the car's storied past, and he is actively seeking more information about its history. Photo courtesy of Gabe Naccarato.

Lost and Found - 1932 Ford

1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe owned by Gabe Naccarato of Arvada, Colorado. Gabe's Coupe is a notable example of early hot rodding. The car, which is believed to be a well-known hot rod in New Mexico during the 1950s, has a history marked by unique modifications and periods of dormancy.

Early Years and Modifications

Gabe's Coupe features several distinctive modifications that are characteristics of hot rodding in the 1950s. The car was chopped, with the top being braised and lead-filled. The body was also channeled, a process that involves lowering the body over the frame to achieve a lower profile. Additionally, the cowl vent was filled to enhance its sleek appearance. The car's unique rear end includes two sets of taillights: one set from a 1941-1948 Chevrolet and another from an early Pontiac, giving it a distinctive and recognizable look. The car's paint history reveals multiple layers, each signifying different periods in its life. Initially painted red, the coupe was later painted dark blue and finally black. These successive layers of paint indicate changes in ownership or the evolving aesthetic preferences over the decades.

Later Years

From the late 1960s until its recent acquisition in 2023, the old hot rod resided on a single property in New Mexico, next to a 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe. This long period of dormancy suggests that the car may have been retired from active use and preserved as a relic of its former glory. In 2023, Gabe Naccarato purchased the Coupe from a young man in South Texas who was flipping vehicles. Due to confidentiality agreements, the previous owner’s identity remains unknown. Gabe's acquisition has sparked renewed interest in the car's storied past, and he is actively seeking more information about its history.

Do You Recognize Gabe's Coupe

Gabe is seeking information from the community regarding the car's history, particularly its time as a hot rod in the 1950s and the 1960s. Those with knowledge of the car or its previous owners are encouraged to come forward to help piece together its historical narrative. Please get in touch with Kustomrama at mail@kustomrama.com if you have any information or leads to share.