Vehicle Description
This impeccably built 1933 Ford Coupe/Roadster from Factory Five
Racing is all about the custom details. At first glance, yes, it's
an awesome and highly desirable body style with slick Midnight Blue
paint. Then you dig a little deeper and see all the little tricks
and upgrades that went into the comprehensive build, including a
top that comes off, a sporty leather interior, a custom built Boss
351 V8 crate engine that's been built-up into 427 cubic inches, and
all the creature comforts you could ever want in a streetrod. A
brilliant show car with only 12,807 miles on the build, this Ford
would cost considerably more to replicate that what we're asking.
So, before you embark on the long and expensive journey of creating
a hotrod as stunning as this, consider this turn-key pink-slip
hunter instead.
The body is fiberglass from legendary Factory Five Racing, and
that's not at all a demerit on high-quality rods like this because
not only are the materials incredibly thick, durable and reinforced
with extra supports. The resulting custom look of this 3-window
coupe could almost never be matched by steel, yet the spirit and
feel is still all high-quality Ford. The build incorporates suicide
doors, a longer body, and a chopped top, so this car has a cool
rake to it that matches what rodders have been doing since the
'40s. Most of the original '33 design protrusions have been shaved,
including the fenders, bumpers, hinges, cowl lights, and door
handles, so it looks incredibly sleek. And speaking of paint and
body, the Midnight Blue Metallic shade was borrowed from a 2013 BMW
B38, and the basecoat/clearcoat application is a strong
driver-quality finish that look really good in person. After almost
13K miles on the build, it's no longer perfect and there are some
imperfections that can be found upon closer examination, but
there's not a warm-blooded creature on Earth that won't turn their
heads when this beauty is bombing down Main Street. Up front,
there's a beautiful chrome Vee'd waterfall grille along with
traditional King Bee style headlights at the flanks, so it has a
very traditional look despite all the custom work that went into
the build. My goodness, this '33 Ford was really well-executed.
Outfitted in black leather and top-of-the-line components
throughout, the interior is comfortable and inviting, and brings a
high-end modern level of fit and finish to this streetrod that we
don't often come across. Low-back bucket seats make the most of the
coupe's interior space, leaving it comfortable even for guys over
six feet tall, and the sculpted contours are good for long road
trips. Black leather has also been used on the custom door panels,
headliner, and the armrest on that awesome custom center console,
with professional stitchwork working with all the accented billet
hardware to further the killer look inside. All of the components
inside were installed during the build, and before anything was
affixed in place the entire cabin was insulated. Power windows and
keyless entry is included, as well as a tilt steering column to
help you get comfortable behind the leather-wrapped billet Factory
Five steering wheel. AutoMeter digital/analog gauges have been
nestled into the center of the dash inside a brushed aluminum
bezel, along with a full set of vents for the cleverly integrated
modern HVAC system from Vintage Air (needs servicing for optimum
cooling). That aforementioned center console is loaded, headlined
by a billet short-shifter for the 6-speed manual transmission, a
host of auxiliary switches, billet cup holders, and a Sony
multi-media double-din stereo system that includes a back-up
camera. The trunk opens with the flick of a switch, revealing a
fully upholstered cargo bay that's full of components, and when the
top comes off, the party real starts for this '33 Ford.
Delivering on the car's looks is a custom built, Ford Performance
Crate 351 V8 Boss block that's been built up into a monster 427 V8.
It's a powerful X-head, iron block that's been internally balanced
and features a 1-piece rear main seal, aluminum heads, a rear sump,
a giant 7.0L 427 hydraulic cam, and is rated at 450HP and 520 lb-ft
of torque. Topped by a Holley Electronic Fuel-Injection system and
a performance intake manifold, it fires up with ease thanks to an
HEI ignition system and pulls big power up and down the throttle.
With plenty of Cobra 427 dress-up gear inside the engine bay, it's
got the right hot rod look without affecting functionality, and
because it's only been driven 12,807 miles since it was built in
2015 it remains bright and clean. Wiring and plumbing is
thoughtfully done, and block-hugging headers dump into a
beautifully fabricated exhaust system with heat-shield wrapped
mufflers that sounds fantastic. It rides on an independent front
end with double A-arms, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and electric
power steering up front, and an 8.8-in rear end with 3.55 gears out
back inside the Trac-Lock differential hanging on a 3-link with
coilovers. The undercarriage is very solid and because everything
is relatively new underneath, it's in ready-to-go condition.
Spectacular Bulitt-style wheels and 245/45/17 front and 275/35/18
rear performance tires are fitted for an up-to-date look that still
has a traditional vibe.
This is an extremely well-built and thoughtfully crafted Ford that
captures the clean look of New School hot rods and adds big doses
of performance and comfort. With only 12,807 miles on the total
build, it's going to dominate for years to come. Call today!
*Titled as a 2017 ASVE.
