Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this masterfully executed 1933
Ford Hot Rod Roadster by Factory Five. Factory Five broke the mold
to traditional Hot Rod building in 2008 where it introduced its
"Factory Five '33" at the 2008 SEMA Show where it earned "Best in
Show ~ Hot Rod" and "Best Engineered Product ~ Runner Up".
According to Factory Five President, Dave Smith, the performance
became internationally recognized as the car won the GoodGuys
National Autocross Title in both Pro and Street Classes in 2012 as
well as a Top 10 at SEMA the same year. Factory Five's masterfully
engineered tube chassis combined with some of the best suspension
and braking componentry has earned industry recognition and has
changed the way people think about the stereo-typical Hot Rod.
The 1933 Ford Factory Five Hot Rod Roadster offered here was
ordered as a stage 2. Our consignor, who is now retired from 40
plus years as a Master Mechanic and remains classic car and
automotive enthusiast, executed the build over a three year period.
His years of experience and massive attention to detail show in
every square inch of this build. The motor is a professionally
prepared 351 Winsor bored and stroked to 408 CID. It was built
using the best internals and components available including: Eagle
Crank, H Beam connecting rods, SRP pistons, AFR 185 CNC Aluminum
Heads, Ford Motorsport Roller Rockers etc. (more detail can be
viewed in our photo section of this add.) The motor was engine
dynoed at 512 hp and 565 ftlbs of torque. This power is transferred
by its 4R70W 4 Speed Overdrive Transmission fortified with a
hardened gear set and high performance clutches and bands, and
applied by its 8.8 inch Ford Mustang differential with limited slip
and 3.30 gear ratio. The 3 Link rear suspension working with the
Cantilever front suspension with coil overs keep this hot rod
anchored to the pavement and the 4 Wheel disc brakes actuated by
the Wilwood Dual Master cylinders ensure excellent stopping
capability. Other highlights include: Fully custom interior
featuring custom console with arm rest, custom gauge cluster with
Autometer gauges, custom made carpet and floor mats, custom
carpeted trunk, custom stainless steel sill plates with Ford logo,
Rooftops convertible top, Advance Key proximity remote with push
button start and power suicide door lock pins, Vintage Air A/C and
Heat, Electric Cooling Fan with pulse width controller, all hand
fabricated brake lines and fuel lines, had fabricated and powder
coated A/C and alternator brackets, Chrome Steel Smoothie Wheels
with 15 inch tires.
The performance and drivability of this car is amazing. Yes, it is
very fast and powerful, but it is also extremely well behaved in
all driving situations.
The Factory Five Roadster has redefined hot rodding. Its tube
chassis and componentry gives a most excellent modern base to build
a car to tastes. What separates this car from the rest is the
massive attention to detail not only in performance and
drivability, but also in the aesthetic execution of the build. If a
33 Hot Rod is in your wheel-house, then this car is a must consider
over any other purchase or project build. It does not get much
better. This car is traveled 3131 miles since the build completion
and is fully sorted and ready for immediate excitement. The car
comes complete with the Assembly Manual; A massive folder of nearly
all receipts, notes and services; overview outline of the build,
wind wings (not installed on the car), 2 Advance Key's and
programming card, extra paint (PPG Cranberry Chrome Base Metallic).
The car is titled as a 2015 Assembled Roadster.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.