It’s not that hard to find a 1933 Roadster, but turning a bucket of bolts or someone else’s project car into a hot rod is a different affair. A pretty difficult affair if you ask me, and this gets us to the following replica.
Chassis number DPS17ASVE25505817 is described by the selling vendor as “the best of both worlds” because it combines the classy looks of the ‘30s with modern engineering and creature comforts. Finished in blue and complemented by ghost blames that move back to the firewall line, the Factory Five replica currently shows just 210 miles (340 kilometers).
Popping the hood reveals the 4.6-liter engine from a 2002 Mustang, which means that actual mileage on the V8 motor is a little higher than stated by the selling vendor. Offered by Cruisin’ Classics at $37,995, the retro-modern build has been treated to Trick Flow valve covers, a BBK intake, headers, a manifold from COMP, and stainless steel for the dual-pipe exhaust system.
This list of upgrades translates to higher output ratings than the bone-stock Modular mill, which used to crank out 320 horsepower and 317 pound-feet (430 Nm) of torque when it was new. That is more than adequate for a vehicle this light. Built for comfort rather than strip-slaying shenanigans, the 1933-style Roadster rocks an AOD-E automatic transmission; the 4R70W, to be more precise, which launched in 1993 with the Lincoln Mark VIII luxury coupe.
A center console-mounted shifter, coil-over shock absorbers, four-wheel disc brakes, REV Wheels five-spoke chrome mags, and 17-inch Nitto ZR-rated rubber shoes are featured on this car, along with MSD ignition, AutoMeter gauges, and an on-board diagnostic system. This sleek machine is offered with a chromed roll bar and “a hardtop that has never been attached."
The finishing touches? Those would be the quirky cup holders and Factory Five steering wheel with chrome for the spokes and leather on the rim.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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