Factory Five cars have a reputation for outstanding handling and the seller of this 1933 t d plica praises the same, describing it as being “on rails” thanks to adjustable coilover shocks, four-wheel disc brakes, and wide, low-profile rolling stock. This hot rod has lots of “hot” in the form of a Racing Performance stroker V8. This Factory Five kit was started in 2009 and finished in 2013. It has been well sorted out, with a little over 14,000 miles on the odometer. The seller points out that this is a dual body style hot rod, with the ability to be configured as either a roadster or a coupe. The seller says the car “runs great” and can “smoke the rear tires effortlessly.”
The engine is a 351-cu.in. crate OHV V8 from Racing Performance that was stroked to 392 cu.in. ing to the seller, it puts out 475 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 495 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. The engine has “Z304” aluminum cylinder heads, MSD ignition components, an aluminum radiator, and a Fuel Tech 750-cfm carburetor. The seller says he has always used Mobil 1 full-synthetic 20-50W oil in the engine. The transmission is a Tremec five-speed manual with a shifter that sends power to a 8.8-inch rear end. There are no engine leaks visible or noted, per the seller, who adds that the transmission shifts “smooth and positive” with no odd noises. The provided photos show a scatter shield on the clutch assembly.
The silver composite body has a hood scoop, reverse-hinged doors, and ventilated engine side covers, according to the seller. The car is currently configured as a roadster, but it comes with a removable hard top. The seller rates the paint condition as “excellent,” with only one small blemish down low on the right rear corner. The glass and seals are in “excellent” condition, in the seller’s opinion. Some minor surface rust on the frame is noted and shown in the provided photos.
The cabin was lined with Dynamat sound deadening material and fitted with black vinyl bucket seats and matching door panels, according to the seller. The latch and link lap belts are pson products and the car has a rollbar. The windows are power operated and the air conditioning system is from ntage Air. The gauges are from to Meter. The car doesn’t have a stereo. The carpeted trunk houses an Optima battery.
The custom chassis is part of the Factory Five package and is geared toward “on rails” handling, according to the seller, who admits the ride is “stiff” but with very positive steering. The shock absorbers are adjustable coilover units and disc brakes are employed on all four corners. The emergency brake works fine, per the seller. The staggered wheels and tires use polished SR wheels and Micheline Pilot front tires (245/40ZR17) with lop Direzza rear tires (275/35R18). The seller says the rear tires are original and the fronts were replaced about 4,000 miles ago. ars show 2009 DOT date codes and should be replaced before the car is driven any distance, while DOT date codes for the front tires are not visible in the images provided.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This 1933 Factory Five t d plica rivals many sports/muscle cars in the performance department thanks to its 475 horsepower in a 2,000-pound vehicle that the seller enthusiastically calls a “rocket.” The car comes with assembly manuals and photos/documentation of the build. The seller needs a garage for his new boat, so this car is for sale.