1933 Ford Model 40 three-window coupe for sale on Hemmings.com. From the seller’s description:
Take a good look at this beautiful, extremely solid and rare “Henry Steel 3 Window Coupe” in the final stages of a complete and thorough body off restoration, (MUST SEE Narrated HD Video). The only reason this Coupe is for sale, is due to the current health of its senior caretaker and long time Reno area Hot-Rodder. According to information provided by its current shop/hanger location, his daughter and our in person Spuds Garage professional review/interview. This has been a multi-year project (10-12yrs) stock style and professional quality body-off restoration using only top quality craftsman…
The whistle straight Henry steel body is professionally finished in a early Ford Folkstone Gray/Desert Sand and all body components are “Steel” and all trim restored. Features include factory body “not” modified (non filled roof/working cowl vent/roll-down rear window/crank-out windshield/etc), reproduction steel front fenders and reproduction chrome grill assembly. (see HD video body review)…
Power is a hopped up rebuilt 59AB Flathead V-8 276 Cubic Inch (3 5/16 x 4) with polished Offenhauser “Offy” intake manifold & cylinder heads, dual Stromberg 97 carburetors, remote oil filter, Mallory ignition, brass tank radiator, electric cooling fan, mini hi-torque starter, 12V generator conversion, ceramic coated Tri-Y headers and custom dual exhaust w/aircraft style connections…
Transferring the power is a 39 transmission w/Lincoln gears and rebuilt factory rear end w/354 ratio. Resting on/in a rebuilt non modified factory 33 chassis/suspension updated with 1940 Ford style hydraulic “juice” brakes, dual reservoir master cylinder, dropped front axle, front/rear gas shocks, factory style multi leaf front/rear buggy springs and rebuilt factory torque tube configuration…
The professional quality interior is trimmed in a supple “Italian Leather” with vertical pleats and French style stitching. Features include factory seat assembly w/lift up bottom cushion, matte finish factory dash/trim, factory door hardware, Banjo type steering wheel, turned metal dash insert w/Haneline gauges, wool OEM headliner, fit carpet trimmed in leather, turn signals & modern 12v wiring…
In closing, we have done our best to research and obtain relative information to the best of our ability In the end, this appears to be a VERY exceptional and honest specimen ready for your completion, adjustments and nut/bolt once over. REAL 1933 Ford 3W coupes are extremely hard to find…
Please See 16+ minute HD “Narrated Video Description” & view 68+ Photos posted at Spuds Garage…
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