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1933 Ford Model 40

$37,933

Vehicle Details

Make

Ford

Model

Model 40

Year

1933

VIN

18250944

Body Type

Other

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Description

1933 Ford Roadster, WWII Tribute, Downs Body & Chassis, Steel Fenders & Hood, 383ci SBC, Automatic Transmission, Currie 9 Posi This ’33 Ford is a purpose-built, period-inspired WWII tribute that blends traditional hot-rod DNA with thoughtful, name-brand components. The look is authentic and intentional: hand-painted graphics, DuVall-style brass windshield, Dan Fink grille, recently upgraded to leather bucket seats, and a proper big-n-little wire-wheel stance. Underneath the skin, it’s a serious driver with a Downs body and chassis, a stout small-block, and a Turbo 350 Transmission.

Highlights Downs fiberglass roadster tub on Downs chassis; steel front fenders and hood 383ci Small-Block Chevy V8, Griffin aluminum radiator for reliable cooling Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission Currie 9 smoothed rear housing with 3.55 Posi for balanced street performance DuVall-style brass windshield; Dan Fink grille Wheel Vintiques wire spokes: 17 rear / 15 front for classic big-n-little stance Lokar hardware (shifter, linkages, details) Hand-painted WWII-era tribute graphics (not vinyl) Up front, the Dan Fink grille sets the tone clean, traditional, and high quality. The DuVall-style brass windshield delivers the right pre-war profile while the hand-painted nose art pays homage to WWII iconography without looking contrived. Steel front fenders and hood give this car the right heft and panel crispness, while the smoothed Currie 9 out back and the staggered Wheel Vintique spoke wheels finish the silhouette like a proper lakes-style roadster.

Drivetrain & Chassis Engine: 383ci SBC with the right street manners torque on tap and a healthy idle; Griffin radiator keeps temps in check. Transmission: Turbo 350 Automatic Rear: Currie 9 smoothed housing, 3.55 Posi a smart compromise for both cruise nights and highway stretches. Chassis: Downs frame engineered for rigidity; the car tracks straight and feels planted.

Interior Tan Leather Bucket Seats. Lokar shifter and hardware for precise, clean operation. Straightforward, driver-first layout with a focus on function over frills. Tribute Details WWII-style hand-painted graphics done the right way by hand so it ages with character.

Built to be driven and shown; it presents well and turns heads, but it’s not a trailer-queen museum piece. If you’re looking for a ’33 roadster that honors wartime heritage with credible hardware and real road manners this WWII Tribute delivers the brief. While we do our best to provide the highest quality muscle cars with an honest and reliable description and realize the importance of transparency when selling vehicles.

That being said, we have not built, modified, changed or personally owned this vehicle. Whether this vehicle is consigned or owned by Past & Present Motor Cars we do not know the vehicles complete history since new. We want to be clear and try to answer any questions our customers might have prior to purchasing.

Additionally, we not only welcome but we encourage 3rd party independent inspections. Please inquire prior to purchase to make sure the advertised vehicle has not already been sold. We list our vehicles on multiple websites and a vehicle can sell at any time.

If a customer chooses to purchase sight unseen (many of our customers choose this option) the customer accepts the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS and understands we cannot address concerns after purchase. For this reason, it's important all concerns are addressed prior to purchase. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, but use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Financing is Available with low rates and Vehicle Shipping is available from our Showroom to your Garage. A Classic Car Warranty is Available for Purchase from a 3rd Party.

Please speak to our Sales Associate or Company Representative for more information. Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759. Thank you for your interest!
Trim: WWII Tribute, Downs Body & Chassis, Steel Fenders & Hood, 383 V8, Currie 9 Posi

Ford Model 40 Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Jim Vasquez

Hot Rods

1933–1934

~4 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The 1933–34 Ford Model 40 is the first generation of Ford's V8-powered full body line after the transitional 1932 Model 18 Deuce — refined proportions, improved flathead reliability, and the same foundational hot rod DNA that makes every prewar Ford V8 a legitimate classic.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 4 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Model 40 Buyer's Guide

Ford Model 40 Market Overview

Based on 20 Ford Model 40 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$58,733

Avg. Asking Price

1933–1934

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Below Average

This car: $37,933

Low: $8,995 High: $134,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 70%

Manual 15%

Condition Distribution

Excellent 10%

Good 10%

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Ford Model 40 Buyer's Guide

Jim Vasquez here. People always talk about the Deuce — the 1932 Ford Model 18. And it deserves everything said about it. But the 1933 and 1934 Fords are where the flathead V8 program actually matured. The 1932 was an engineering debut that had its rough edges. By 1933, Ford had two years of production data and the engine was significantly more reliable. The body was updated into a cleaner, more streamlined form. These are better cars than the Deuce in most practical ways, and they cost considerably less — which means more of them are available for people who want to actually build something rather than just own something.

The 1933–34 Ford culture is tight. Goodguys, GNRS, SEMA show circuit — these cars show up with serious builds and nobody looks twice at the non-Deuce status. They're legitimate hot rod material and they always have been.

What to Check Before Buying

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Lower Door Rust — Probe lower door skins and sills — universal rust location on 90-year-old steel regardless of storage.

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Cowl and Firewall — Inspect cowl and firewall for rust — water accumulates in these areas over decades.

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Flathead Cooling System — Warm to operating temperature — overheating from blocked scale means serious engine work.

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Engine Casting Numbers — Verify casting date and numbers against 1933–34 production records for matching-engine premium.

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Mechanical Brake Function — Test all four brakes — mechanical brakes require balanced adjustment for safe stopping.

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Transmission Engagement — Test second and third gear synchronization — first is non-synchronized (correct condition).

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Body Panel Condition — Assess all steel body panels for rust, pitting, and prior repair — metal work is expensive on this vintage.

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Glass Completeness — Verify all glass is intact — period-correct 1933–34 glass profiles are difficult to source.

Common Issues

Lower door skin and sill rust — universal on unrestored examples regardless of climate. Cowl and firewall rust from age. Flathead V8 overheating from 90-year-old cooling system scale buildup. Engine casting cracks from prior overheating — visible with magnetic-particle testing. Mechanical brake adjustment drift — four-wheel mechanical brakes require regular adjustment for balanced stopping. Three-speed non-synchronized first gear requires double-clutching — not a defect but requires technique. Original glass sourcing for period-correct profiles is difficult. Body trim piece sourcing increasingly challenging.

What to Look For

The body condition is paramount — inspect for rust in the lower door skins, the sill areas, and the cowl. These are 90-year-old cars and rust is the primary structural concern regardless of where the car lived. On claimed original flathead V8 cars, verify the engine casting date and casting number against production records — the 1933–34 engine should have specific casting identifications. The three-speed transmission is non-synchronized on first gear (double-clutch required) but second and third should engage cleanly without grinding. The mechanical brake system (no hydraulics until 1939 Ford) requires proper adjustment and all four drums must function correctly — test carefully before any road driving. Original glass completeness matters for valuation on preserved cars.

Price Guide

1933 Model 40 tudor/fordor sedan: $12,000–$25,000. 1934 Model 40 tudor/fordor sedan: $13,000–$28,000. 1933–34 three-window coupe (original): $28,000–$55,000. 1933–34 roadster: $22,000–$45,000. Show-quality period-correct hot rod build: $45,000–$120,000+ depending on build quality and provenance. 1934 phaeton (rare): $25,000–$50,000.

Did You Know?

Ford produced the Model 40 (1933) and Model 40B/730 (1934) at a time when the Great Depression had reduced American car sales to their lowest levels since 1918. The flathead V8's relatively low price point — Ford insisted on keeping the V8 available in their mainstream cars rather than relegating it to expensive models — made it accessible to working-class buyers and created the supply of affordable V8-powered cars that the hot rod movement would later rely on. The 1934 Ford's distinctive V-shaped chrome grille is considered by many car designers to be one of the finest prewar American grille designs — clean, modern, and perfectly proportioned.

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