303 Olds Rocket Powered! 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe
With all of the over-restored, well into the six-figure Hot Rod cars out there in such pristine condition that their owners are afraid to drive them, it’s sort of refreshing to run across a creation that the seller says upfront is made to be beat on! Such is the case with this Ford Coupe, and it gets even better when the car is described as loud, obnoxious, and a trailer queen it ain’t. If you’ve been in the market for a vintage rod that’s ready to drive, and one you won’t have to worry about scratching the paint on, this 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe might be right up your alley. It’s located in Henderson, Nevada, and can be spotted here on eBay with bidding currently sitting at $40,100. We’d like to give a big thank you to reader T.J. for the great tip on this one!
The seller says that this is a steel body 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe Model 40, and mentions that he is only the car’s third owner. It was built in Knoxville, Tennessee in the 80s by a rodder named Gene McKinney, and although the body is straight, the paint is scratched and chipping off, but there’s never been any rust or panels replaced. The car also features ’40 Mercury hubcaps all the way around with 16-inch front wheels and 18 inches on the back, all running Firestone bias-ply tires.
Under the hood sits a 303 Oldsmobile Rocket engine, which is a 1949-50 model with the mileage unknown. The 303 has a vintage Edmonds racing intake manifold with 2 Carter carbs on top, both stated to be working great. Attached is a 90s Chevy S10 manual 5-Speed transmission with a McLeod hydraulic clutch, which the owner says shifts great and works like a slave cylinder. Rounding out the drivetrain is a vintage Halibrand quick-change rear end.
The seller emphasizes that the Ford loves the road and has been driven to the El Mirage Bonneville salt flats 6 years in a row, running cool all day long in the Nevada heat thanks to a Walker radiator. The car also has an F-100 steering box, a vintage dropped front tubular axle, and vintage 11 inch Lincoln front hydraulic brake drums.
Inside is pretty much all business, with black and white tuck and roll seating, plus a removable vintage 14-inch 4-Spoke racing steering wheel. The windows roll up and down, including the back glass, with the windshield easily cranking in and out for added ventilation. What are your thoughts on this 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe?
Auctions Ending Soon
2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SCBid Now2 hours$17,500
2002 Subaru Impreza WRXBid Now3 days$333
1975 Chevrolet Corvette ConvertibleBid Now3 days$3,000
1964 Ford F-100 Camper CustomBid Now3 days$2,000
2006 Jeep Wrangler SportBid Now5 days$10,500
Comments
There was a guy in Great Falls built one nearly identical to this one back in the 60s. Oldsmobile was a popular change, only the starter on the LH side caused some problems with the steering. Nice traditional hot rod. Could be a lot of fun…
The manifold is an “Edmunds”. Built by Eddie Edmunds in the LA area during the early hot rodding days. I know this because a neighbor must have been a hot-rodder back in the day. 35 years ago I spotted an Edmunds manifold in the “garbage” that was tossed out after his estate sale. I sold it to a guy who wanted to polish it and mount it over his garage workbench.
This is a great looking traditional Hot Rod. It appears to be period correct all the pieces are pretty much pre-1960. The F-100 steering box is not the greatest, but it was the best choice at the time. The Lincoln brakes a great addition, the best ,if you don’t have disc brakes. The S-10 gear box is the only significant new part , but totally worth it. I still use one in my 34, behind a flat head they make the whole package work, and OHV’s too.
I have had my 34 Ford since 1963 and have used all of these parts at some time or other. Only thing I haven’t done is run it sans fenders (High Boy). How ever when I see this car I am tempte to run out to the garage and start taking the fenders off. The stance and the look of this high boy coupe is outstanding.
Like the man said… “they sure don’t make ’em like they used to”. Very nice piece of automotive history.
Now $40,300 with reserve not met.
We need the guy who tells us when a vehicle has “zoomed past the reserve” to get involved in triangulating on a good offer. BF’ers turn their lonely eyes to him.
What are you talking about Ike? Anyone can tell when an auction has reached the reserve on eBay. It says right in the listing.
I’m not in the market for a car right now, but this would be perfect for the Hot Rod Hill Climb they used to run in Central City, CO not far from me. It was cancelled last year, not sure what the status is for 2022 but this car hits all the right notes.
Howard, if you’re listening: should you need an excuse to get out of Salida or whatever Godforsaken part of the state you call home, go to the Hill Climb (if it happens).
Hi Todd, well, I wouldn’t call it “God forsaken”, it still is pretty beautiful, the mountain roads are drying out, and the Jeep is more than up to the task, after all, that’s what it was created for, believe it or not. Not much in the way of organized hill climbs around here, these spoiled brats don’t want it in their back yards, but plenty of “hills to climb”, if you want to break something.
Hmmm – maybe I should check out the area, it has traditionally been just a place I drive by on 285 on my way to points south and west.
Back in the hills on my DRZ last year. The Jeep is just more civilized for an old fart like me,,
BADASS, kinda vehicle you have real relationships with. I’d never let that ol ford go.
its a ‘bitsa’
I wholeheartedly agree with the first paragraph
IMO the rake is perfect, but the diameter difference between front and rear wheels is too much. Either smaller diameter rears or larger diameter fronts. Love it the ultimate hot rod. Forget ’32’s. 33 and 34’s have just the right look.