Vehicle Description
This bright red 1933 Ford Victoria owes its life to Edsel Ford, who
took his father's practicality and made it beautiful. Not quite a
two-door sedan, but more than a 2-seat coupe, the "Vicky" is one of
the great styling achievements of the early '30s, and makes one
heck of a foundation for a streetrod.
Of course it's fiberglass at this price, but where else are you
going to find smooth flanks and undamaged floors, especially since
original steel bodies are as rare as honest politicians. Finish
quality is quite good despite being finished in the early 2000s,
with nice, straight seams, good alignment of those massive
suicide-style doors, and a lot of time invested in sanding the
fiberglass to make it look good. Bright red was never on the Ford
color pallet, of course, but maybe that was an oversight because it
looks phenomenal on the '33 Vicky bodywork. The grille shell was
painted to match, and contrasting pinstripes are a nice touch that
makes it look elegant. The authentic look continues with a set of
cowl lights, stylish door handles, and Ford dipped bumpers that are
correct for a '33. We also like the big original-style headlights
that give the car a substantial look, the smooth billet grille
insert, and twin '39 Ford taillights out back.
Inside, it's nicely finished and perfect for road trips, offering
low-back gray tweed buckets and all the creature comforts you'd
expect from a top-notch piece. The Vicky body style allows
expansive room front and rear, yet it's a lot more stylish than a
frumpy sedan. The dash has been smoothed and modified to hold a set
of Auto Meter gauges, the controls for the Vintage Air HVAC system,
and defroster vents up top. There's also a custom center console
with a Camaro shifter and a special enclosure for the AM/FM/CD
stereo system. Other goodies include a polished tilt column with
wood-rimmed Grant GT steering wheel, power windows, and seat belts
front and rear, so this really is a car that you can use to take
the whole family with you.
The engine is a 350 cubic inch Chevy V8, which shouldn't come as a
surprise. As you can imagine, the car is a blast on the street, and
drives beautifully without any high-strung nonsense that afflicts
some rods. The open engine bay is beautifully detailed with lots of
chrome and billet aluminum, and someone clearly went the extra mile
with the plumbing and electrical systems to keep it all so
sanitary. Finned valve covers, Chevy Orange paint, and chrome
accessories make it sparkle and a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and
MSD ignition ensure reliability. For easy cruising, there's a TH350
3-speed automatic transmission spinning a Ford 8.8-inch rear with
3.55 gears inside, so performance off the line is impressive but
it's still comfortable on the highway. The completely fabricated
frame and suspension features a Mustang II front suspension,
rack-and-pinion steering, and 4-wheel disc brakes for some serious
stopping power. Handsome chrome Torque Thrust wheels offer a
traditional hot rod look and are staggered for the perfect rake
with 195/60/15 front and 235/75/15 rear Michelin radials.
This is a beautifully built streetrod that was recently freshened
and remains very appealing. Fully sorted and ready to rock, you
couldn't build it yourself for this price. Call today!