Vehicle Description
Ford introduced the famed flathead V8 engine with the 1932 Model
Year, as the Model 18. While becoming an instant success and
eventually hot rodding icon the model 18 was built that first year
only. Ford chose to go with a completely new body for 1933, the
model 40. While retaining the 221 cu in Flathead V8 and Three Speed
Manual transmission, horsepower grew to 75 in 1933.
The new Ford was decidedly more streamlined and modern. The
wheelbase of the new heavier duty frame became 106 inches. The
Cabriolet offered the comfort of roll up windows and luxury of a
closed car in an open air convertible. The model 40 was continued
into the 1934 model year with minimal changes.
The 1933 Ford Deluxe model 40 V8 Cabriolet, being offered enjoyed a
full frame up restoration in the Noel Biery Ford Collection, of
Beecher, Illinois. The Biery collection was well known for top
quality 1932-34 Fords. The car most recently resides in the Gary N.
Brown Collection of upstate New York. Finished in a Deep Coach
Maroon with Vermillion pin striping and wheels accented by
authentic wide white wall tires. The interior is tan with deluxe
wood grain, tan Haartz top, chrome top bows as well as an inviting
rumble seat. The quality of this car is truly impeccable, with the
final restoration details only complete just in time to be offered
at the Saratoga Auto Auction. This exquisitely restored, totally
unmodified, example of a 1933 Ford model 40 Deluxe Cabriolet was
built in the first three months of production and as such carries
several 32' style parts from the factory, much like other early
Fords like this Cabriolet. 33's of this quality and provenance
seldom come to market. This is truly a rare opportunity, and Best
of All, this car is being offered at "No Reserve" to the highest
bidder!
