There’s something about old Fords that just hits us differently. Besides the legacy and history of the brand, we love the old gen Ford models and when you turn them into a hot rod, they just stand out with so much character. Especially the legendary 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe. In hot rod culture, this car is most likely royalty. Back in the day, guys would grab an old Ford like this, strip it down, throw in the biggest engine they could find, and head to the nearest diner to show off their beautiful creation. It was simple, raw, and a little crazy.That whole spirit is exactly what still makes hot rods so cool today. That's also the inspiration behind our newest render vehicle on HotCars. So we thought… what if we took that classic hot rod formula and cranked it up to a frikin eleven? To do that, we decided to give it a powertrain soo sick that it would make this Deuce Coupe rat rod pop and look absolutely wild. A Classic Ford Deuce Coupe With A Seriously Crazy Twist HotCars / ValnetRight away, this thing looks like a traditional hot rod build. The body is pure 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe goodness with a short wheelbase, chunky rear fenders, and the iconic chopped roof that makes it look mean even when it’s standing still. But then wait a second! Look at that engine!Instead of hiding it under a hood, the massive motor is completely out in the open, hanging out front like it owns the place. The suspension is exposed, the headers are screaming down the side, and the whole front end has that stripped-down rat rod attitude. This is also no ordinary engine. This is a Hellcat!HotCars / ValnetTo give the car some more insane street cred, it gets a deep burgundy paint that also keeps it classy, but everything else about this car is pure hot rod chaos. Fat rear tires ready to roast rubber, skinny fronts for that old-school drag stance, and then the massive blower sticking out front like it’s about to inhale the entire road. Yes, That’s A Supercharged Hellcat Engine Up Front HotCars / ValnetWe could have gone with a traditional small-block or big-block V8, but instead we decided to go completely overboard and drop in the legendary 6.2‑liter Supercharged HEMI Hellcat V8.This is the same monster engine that powers cars like the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats. And if you know anything about those cars, you already know what kind of madness we’re talking about.The Hellcat motor makes around 707 hp in its standard form. That’s already enough power to turn most cars into straight-up drag monsters. Now imagine that power sitting inside a tiny, lightweight 1932 hot rod. Things could get wild real quick!Yeah, it's probably borderline ridiculous, but that's never stopped anyone else before. Why should it now?We chose this engine because it perfectly matches the rat rod mentality. Hot rodders have always shoved the biggest, baddest engine they could find into the smallest cars possible. Back in the 1950s it was flatheads and big-block Chevys. Today? Why not a supercharged Hellcat.The big blower sitting on top just looks right too. It’s loud, aggressive, and honestly a little over the top, which is exactly the point. Just check out the video and see for yourself. What Would It Cost To Build Something This Insane? HotCars / ValnetThe funny thing about hot rods is that they can be cheap… or ridiculously expensive depending on how deep you go into the rabbit hole.If you scour the internet, a real 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe project car can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000 these days, depending on condition. We even found some clean, restored examples or high-end builds for around $100,000 on auction websites like Mecum.But building something like this render? That’s a whole different level.HotCars / ValnetFirst you’d need the Hellcat engine. A crate version of the 6.2‑liter Supercharged HEMI Hellcat V8 alone can run $20,000 to $30,000. Then add a custom chassis, suspension, transmission, cooling system, fabrication work, and all the little parts that always add up.By the time everything is done, a wild build like this could easily land somewhere around $120,000 to $150,000 if you’re doing it properly with the newest and best aftermarket parts. You could do it for much cheaper, but a build like ours will not be possible unless you have some serious skill.Regardless of budget though, the result would be one of the most ridiculous hot rods on the planet. A tiny classic Ford with over 700 or 800 hp, a screaming supercharger, and enough attitude to scare modern muscle cars is something that would make any car enthusiast weak in the knees.