Cleverly engineered street rod with all the features. Fiberglass body with lift-off top. Bucket seats, A/C, power windows, and more. 4.3-liter HO GM V6 with 4-speed automatic. Great little rod that runs and drives great!</p>
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First, it would be a mistake to dismiss this pretty 1933 Ford cabriolet just because it has a V6. Remember that the 4.3 is literally of a 350, and its a neat fit in the nose of this slick Ford. Heck, it even sounds like a V8 at idle! This remains one of the most thoughtfully engineered street rods weve seen with all kinds of neat features that make it easy to live with. The body is fiberglass, of course, but it faithfully captures the 1933 Ford look and finish quality is outstanding. It was built in the 90s, but the finish is still shiny and virtually blemish-free, suggesting great care throughout its life. The suicide-style doors are opened remotely with electric poppers, and the trunk lid is power-actuated as well. The hood is a steel Rootleib piece with custom-fabricated side panels that help ventilate the engine bay. Billet bumperettes, big headlights, and LED taillights add to the cars appeal. Some subtle graphics give it some interest, but this cool little Ford will look great for years to come.</p>
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The two-tone blue and yellow interior is neatly tailored with comfortable bucket seats, custom door panels, and a trim-fitting headliner on the lift-off cabriolet top. The list of features includes a tilt steering column with wood-rimmed steering wheel, cold A/C, power windows, and a trick little consolette for the carbon-fiber shifter. There are deadbolts for the suicide doors as well as a warning chime reminding you to lock them when you get into the car-safety matters! There are also neat little storage drawers under the seats, which is a useful feature. A full array of gauges monitors all the engines vitals, along with indicator lights for turn signals and high-beams, as well as a shifter position indicator. Nice, right? The top can be removed in a few minutes with just a wrench, although youll need a buddy to help lift it off. And by using one of the hidden switches, the trunk lid powers itself open and closed and inside youll find a neatly trimmed cargo bay with more clever storage cubbies and a courtesy light. Someone was really thinking when this rod went together.</p>
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As we mentioned, it would be a mistake to dismiss the 4.3-liter high-output V6 under the hood. Pulled from a 90s S10 pickup, its torquey and bulletproof reliable, and fits so neatly in the front of the 33 Ford that the firewall did not require any modifications--great for legroom! With a few modifications like headers and dual exhaust, the engine feels muscular and moves the 33 without any effort, cruising easily with modern traffic. Factory fuel injection and electronic ignition make it reliable, and theres a big radiator up front keeping it cool. Seriously, come drive it and youll understand why this is a smart choice. Its backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a deep overdrive for relaxed highway cruising and surprisingly decent fuel economy (definitely a factor these days!). The suspension doesnt break any new ground, with A-arms and coil-overs up front and a Ford 8-inch rear end on trailing arms and coil-overs. A stainless gas tank, custom dual exhaust, disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering round out the list of thoughtful upgrades that make this car a pleasure to drive. Staggered Budnik aluminum wheels are fitted with right-sized 185/70/14 front and 255/70/15 rear radials that give it a perfect rake.</p>
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Documentation includes a list of features, parts, and components, as well as receipts on the build.</p>
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This is one of the best-built rods weve featured and its beauty is more than skin deep. It is fully sorted, it works right, drives great, and looks like a million bucks. If youre man enough to color a little bit outside the lines, perhaps this cool 33 Ford is the right car for you. Call today!</p>
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NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a 1933 Ford.</p>
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Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.</p>
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