1933 Ford Model 40 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod
- Engine
- 283 cu in (approx. 4.6L) OHV V8, fuel-injected, ~300 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Colour
- Dark green metallic
A 1933 Ford Model 40 5-Window Coupe converted into a steel-bodied street rod by Wescott in 1958, then comprehensively rebuilt in 2012 by renowned California builder Roy Brizio. The car features a fuel-injected Chevrolet 283ci V8, Tremec 5-speed gearbox, 9-inch Ford rear axle, and a custom Brizio chassis. The 2012 rebuild earned multiple awards at the Grand National Roadster Show and a cover feature in Rod & Custom magazine.
Ownership
- 2021-08-13Auction saleSold US$107,000
- 1958 →Acquisition unknownWescottpartial documentation
Vehicle was transformed into a street rod in 1958; an aged black-and-white photograph documents the car from this era.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownRoy Brizio Street Rodsfull documentation
Undertook a thorough rebuild in 2012, fitting a fuel-injected Chevy V8, Tremec gearbox, and custom chassis; work documented by shop photos and invoices.
Competition
- 20122012 Grand National Roadster ShowMultiple awards
Car received several prizes at the show following completion of its 2012 rebuild by Roy Brizio.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1958ModificationWescott
Car was converted from a stock 1933 Ford coupe into a steel-bodied street rod by Wescott.
- 2012RestorationRoy Brizio Street Rods
Comprehensive rebuild by Roy Brizio incorporating a fuel-injected Chevrolet 283ci V8, Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, 9-inch Ford rear axle, and a bespoke Brizio chassis frame, finished in dark green metallic over beige leather.
Work is supported by invoices and photographic documentation from Brizio's shop; result was featured on the cover of Rod & Custom magazine in September 2012.
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