Details

This fully customized 1933 Ford Roadster is powered by a supercharged Chevrolet 383ci V8 that sends power to the rear wheels via a column-shifted Turbo 350 three-speed automatic transmission. The car is finished in black with beige leather upholstery and features small Road Runner graphics near the headlights. The body is made of steel and fiberglass, and from the front to the back, the body of this Ford is highly customized, showcasing sweeping lines. The lines of doors benefit from hidden hinges, making the reverse-opening or “suicide” style doors more impactful. This roadster was built for cruising with the top down, so the builders didn’t include one. Other notable components are the Weiand blower, Holley carburetor, Wilwood front disc brakes, American Racing alloy wheels, and Ridetech adjustable rear shocks. The interior features lush beige leather with custom gauges, a Nardi steering wheel, and an aftermarket stereo. The odometer shows 9,885 miles since the build was performed, but the true mileage is unknown. This hot rod is located in Arizona.

This Ford roadster was evaluated by a third-party inspector and photographed by a third party to document its condition. The exterior shows well, with only a couple of minor flaws in the paint that are pictured. The body is straight, and the deep black paint looks good as well. The custom beige upholstery is in good condition, with no blemishes noted in the inspection. Mechanically the car is reported to be sound, and a video of the engine running can be seen in the report. The inspector did document minor oil seepage on the top of the engine. Included in the sale of this roadster are two keys.     

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About the model

Throughout its history, many Ford models have been modified or hot-rodded. Some of the most popular models used by customizers were the Ford Model A, Ford Model B, and Ford Model 18 And 40. These cars were easily available, and simple enough to be worked on by most people, leading to a wave of customized early Fords. The 'Hi-Boy' hot rods are a common example of a well-known customization style. Hi-Boy hot rods generally had their fenders removed, and featured a chopped, or modified body. Due to the wide variety and extent of modifications performed, it is very difficult to collectively value this group of cars, requiring close inspection of each example and its provenance in order to determine value. While modified Ford's continued to be built by their owners after 1934, this 'golden era' of hot rods ended when Ford introduced their 1935 Model 48 & 68.

Features and Specs

• VIN: SD5927PAZ3601084

• 9,885 miles shown (TMU)

• 383ci supercharged Chevy V8 engine (Weiand supercharger)

• 3-speed transmission (Turbo 350)

Known Modifications

Mechanical

• 383ci supercharged Chevy V8 engine

• Ridetech Coilover adjustable rear shocks

• Wilwood front disc brakes

• Chrome front suspension components 

• Holley carburetor

• Ford 9-inch rear end

Exterior

• American Racing alloy wheels

• 17-inch front, 20-inch rear 

• Custom bodywork- Steel front body 

• Suicide doors

• Custom 1967 Corvette taillights

• Custom grille

• Power trunk lid

Interior

• Aftermarket stereo

• Custom gauges

• Nardi steering wheel

• Custom leather upholstery

Service History

• Custom build

• Recent oil change

Ownership History

• Current owner purchased the car from a dealer about 1 year ago

• The owner believes the current odometer reading reflects the miles on the car after the build was completed

• Previously sold by Crown Classics 

• Mecum auction in Las Vegas in 2022

Known issues

• Minor oil seepage is present on the top of the engine

• A few minor chips in the paint

Due Diligence

• Third-party inspection

• Third-party photos

Included in the sale

• 2 keys