Speedway Motors founder “Speedy” Bill Smith and Ed Mosher got together on, and came up with, a 1932 Ford Roadster that set the industry on its head in 1988.  This roadster was the ultimate in engineering design, craftsmanship and technological wizardry.

   The high tech vehicle created an illusion of a conventional classic street rod, yet under its skin were incorporated the most technologically advanced materials and components available.  Even today, the features of this car are extraordinary.  Weighing in at less than 1,000 lbs (997 lbs, to be exact!), its Allison gas-turbine engine (375 h.p.) could propel the vehicle to speeds exceeding 250 m.p.h.

   Using special composite materials, Speedway produced the unique monocoque frame rails and a fiberglass ’32 roadster body out of its molds (the same molds you can buy your ’32 body from today.)  There were also innovations developed too numerous to mention by these two individuals that have made this the ultimate in street rods.
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   Ed Mosher, a tool, die and mold maker for GM, totally built the project by himself.  Mosher took great pride in the car's exceptional level of craftsmanship; from each unique mostly hidden detail to its overall design, this ’32 is impeccable.  Mosher's attention to engineering, detail and smooth design is unmatched. 
Features of the Coors Extra Gold Speedway’32 Roadster include:

• Allison Gas-Turbine engine, producing 375 h.p. with a gross weight of 127 lbs.
• All Epoxy–Graphite–Kevlar and fiberglass frame and body system.  The frame is wet-monocoque using honey-comb laminates for both sound absorption and stiffness.
• Independent suspension with geometry similar to Indy car specifications.  All suspension components are of composite construction including springs, “A” arms and frame.​

• Four-wheel steering with hydraulic linkage.  No mechanical linkage exists for weight savings and improved feel.
• Anti-lock and full dual carbon/carbon disc brakes.
• Built with the lowest possible center of gravity through location of components, fuel tank (in belly) and ride height.
• Aerodynamic profile allows top speeds in excess of 250 m.p.h.  Springs and “A” arms are of air foil cross section to develop down force at speed.
• Dual tandem-mounted 4-speed transmissions.
• Overall vehicle weight of less than 1,000 lb, which was the primary goal of this project.

   The trunk functions as an anechoic sound chamber to “muffle” the engine's high frequency intake sound, which is considerable. This vehicle is fully street legal and equipped with both power and speed governors.
The roadster's electronics package includes:

• 1988 Corvette liquid crystal dash.
• Satellite navigation system
• “Rashid” crash and brake warning system
• CCD rear view camera with zoom.
• Radar Detectors front and rear.
• Infra-red night vision
• 8mm VCR camcorder and digital tape stereo-recorder-player combination unit.
• “Radair” color-weather radar system.
• On-board computer to record business data and functions of the car itself.
• 7” color monitor to complement above systems.
• Remote controlled door and trunk locks.
• Electronic anti-theft device with E.L.T. type transmitter for recovery.
• Cellular, U.H.F., V.H.F., C.B. communications and fax.
• On-board electronic cooler-oven.
• Laser beam projector that is able to “write” and/or project geometric patterns on low level clouds and sides of buildings by computer generation.