Vehicle Description
1933 FORD V8 PHAETON MODEL 40 This car originally came from
California in 2015 and it was partially restored back in the 80s.
Most of the paint is fresh. Dark maroon on the body with black
fenders and red pinstriping. The pristine 1933 grille, the
windshield frame, headlights all have fresh chrome and polish. This
is an older restoration that I invested 8 years many upgrades and
time into. It came with the LaBaron Bonney leather interior shown.
The front seat bottom was damaged, so it was replaced with close
matching vinyl. I have many upgrades include 1940 hydraulic brakes,
comes with 2 sets of wheels shown. The 16 black powder coated wire
wheels (on car) with radial tires and the original 17 red painted
wheels with the Firestone wide whitewalls (Picture). It has modern
tube shocks in the rear and the front spring has been lowered
slightly to give it the sleek raked look. Also, rear tires are
larger that front tires, enhancing the rake. The radiator is
pressurized, preventing overflow. It has an electric fuel pump and
still has the 6-volt system with generator. Engine is the stock 221
Cubic Inch Henty Ford flathead that produces 75HP. Red pinstriping
on bumpers vs original black. The gas tank is brand new with the
spill proof neck. It has turn signals with a self-cancelling turn
signal switch. The turn signals in front are hidden within the
headlights and the rear are incorporated in the brake lights. It
starts and runs excellent. It has the desirable Greyhound radiator
cap. It has dual horns. It has a chrome crank cover on the grille.
The shifter and brake handles were chromed. Rare (only 1,500
produced in 1933). The engine could be detailed for better
appearance, if wanted. This was designed to be a driver, not a
100-point show queen. At some point the steering box should be
replaced. It is worn and I have it adjusted fully out, but the
steering is somewhat hard. The LaBaron Bonney top has some flaws
and staining and should eventually be replaced.
