Modified LS7-Powered 1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod

Description

Following the commercial success of the Model A, Ford immediately began ramping things up and modernizing their lineup. The 1932 Ford Model B (often just called a '32 Ford) had refined everything the Model A brought to the table, and for 1933 the Model C took it to the next level. With more aerodynamic and aggressive body styling, and more rigid body construction, the '33 Ford sat on a longer, sturdier chassis. Much like the '32 Ford, hot rodders took to the '33 Ford in short order, with customized examples seen as early as the 1940s.

This 1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod is a steel body car, and though it carries the look of the hot rods of yesteryear, it is hiding some notable modernization features. The car was built prior to the seller's 2023 acquisition.

Under the hood is a fuel-injected 7.0L LS7 V8 engine hooked up to a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. It has power steering, dual exhaust, and a Ford 9" rear end. Inside, it has a custom bucket seat interior with air conditioning, power windows & locks, and an AM/FM stereo with a trunk-mounted CD changer. Exterior features include chrome Coys wheels, a Vanilla Shake/Sunset Orange custom paint job, shaved door handles, and reverse-opening doors.

This 1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod is now offered in Michigan with some records and a Montana title in the name of the seller's LLC.

Highlights

• Steel body

• 7.0L LS7 V8 engine

• 4L65E automatic transmission

• Vintage Air climate control

• Power windows and locks

Modifications

• Exterior:

  • Shortened trunk

  • Custom doors

  • Shaved door handles

  • Custom windshield and frame

  • Remote-operated hydraulic hood and trunk lid

  • Staggered 17"/18" Coys chrome wheels

  • Painted chassis & rear end

• Interior:

  • Bucket seats

  • Power driver's seat

  • Custom door panels

  • Tilt steering column

  • Chrome 3-spoke steering wheel

  • AM/FM stereo with trunk-mounted CD changer

  • Haneline digital gauges

  • Finished trunk

• Mechanical:

  • Headers

  • Dual exhaust

  • FlowMaster mufflers

  • Custom engine cover

  • Ford 9" rear end

  • Wilwood power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes

  • Goodyear Eagle tires

  • Power steering

Known Imperfections

• There is a crack in one of the fenders

• Paint chips and scratches

• Interior wear

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2023.

Included Items

• Build documentation

Additional Information

This vehicle has a reproduction serial number tag.

The seller states, "Steel body custom hot rod build. 3 year, 2,500 hour build with $242,000 invested. ALL build receipts. The car has always been in a climate controlled garage."