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.
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) when it was new, which is more than adequate for a vehicle this light. Built for comfort rather than strip-slaying shenanigans, the 1933-style Roadster is rocking 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.
