Flathead-Powered 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe Hot Rod Asks $119,900Few shapes say "hot rod" as clearly as a black 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe offered by RK Motors of Charlotte, North Carolina. This one trades the usual small-block swap for a Ford flathead V8 dressed in period hardware, and it's listed at $119,900 with 56,373 miles showing.A Flathead With Real Hardware On TopThe engine is reported to displace 304 cubic inches. Edelbrock aluminum heads and a rare Edelbrock aluminum intake sit under a pair of Stromberg 97 two-barrel carburetors, each with its own air cleaner and a tall riser. The block is painted red, and a finned remote oil filter housing adds to the look. Dual exhaust with Smithy's mufflers handles the sound.The drivetrain is more practical than you'd expect from a traditional build. A BorgWarner T5 five-speed with overdrive keeps revs in check on the highway, and the banjo rear axle has been converted to an open drive. Underneath, the gloss-black chassis keeps the solid front axle and transverse leaf springs. Stopping duty goes to hydraulic '41 Lincoln drum brakes at all four corners, a swap chosen for easier adjustment.Green Leather, Woodgrain and Hidden GaugesInside, pleated green leather covers the bench seat and door panels, set against brown carpet and woodgrain on the dash and window surrounds. The dash looks stock, with a Ford speedometer, original-style instruments and an engine-turned bezel. A hinged panel hides AutoMeter gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, voltage and fuel, so the cabin stays clean. Outside, the all-steel body rides on black 16-inch steel wheels with trim rings, Ford hubcaps and Firestone Deluxe Champion tires, with a forward rake. The seller includes copies of the build receipts and restoration photos from the owner's body-off restoration.What Does the Market Say?Hagerty's valuation tools list the 1933 Ford Model 40 in several body styles, and the Deluxe 3-Window Coupe with the 221-cubic-inch V8 is the closest stock reference. As of October 2026, Hagerty's #3 (Good) figure for that car runs from roughly $39,400 to $50,700, down about 7 percent over the past year. Across 76 sales of 1933-34 Model 40s in the last 12 months, the average price was about $47,600.A modified car like this one lands outside what the Hagerty guide is built to value, and that explains the gap. Classic.com puts its benchmark for 1933 Ford hot rods and hi-boys near $42,700, while active listings range from about $20,000 to more than $224,000. At $119,900, this coupe sits well above the typical car and depends on its documented build, its correct-looking flathead and the detail work to justify it. Buyers should expect to compare the paperwork and an in-person inspection against that number.More Hot Rods Worth a LookIf early Fords are your thing, Motorious has covered plenty. See this custom 1934 Ford three-window coupe street rod, the award-winning Deuce Coupe, and this hand-formed 1933 Ford "Steampunk" hot rod. For flathead fans, the story on the Ardun-Ford 276 OHV V8 crate engine covers a legendary upgrade, and our coolest hot rods roundup has more eye candy.For full details, photos and the window sticker, see the RK Motors listing.⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious
