1933 Ford Cabriolet steel-body hot rod with LS7 power and $242,000 in receipts

Why we picked it

This 1933 Ford Cabriolet has a steel body. The seller says it was a 3-year, 2,500-hour build with $242,000 invested and build receipts. It runs a fuel-injected 7.0L LS7 V8 with a 4L65E automatic and a Ford 9-inch rear, plus power steering, air conditioning, and power windows and locks. It shows 5,500 miles (TMU).

Why we picked it: steel 1933 cabriolet hot rods have sold for $44,750 to $51,700 in the last 16 months, and the bid is $16,250 with 11 days left. Bids usually climb, but this one has a lot of room to grow before it reaches the comps. For a finished modern-drivetrain street rod, that is a low entry point.

The value check

When we found it, the bid was $31,500. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $44,750–$51,700, so the middle of the market is about $48,225. That put this car 35% under.

1933 Ford Cabriolet hot rods sold for $44,750 and $51,500 on BaT in June 2025 and $51,700 at Mecum in June 2026. The $16,250 bid is about 66% under the $48,225 midpoint.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1933 Ford Street Rod Cabriolet, $51,700, Mecum Jun 2026
• 1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod, $44,750, BaT Jun 2025
• 1933 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod, $51,500, BaT Jun 2025

What to check

• It is titled in Montana in the seller's LLC name and sits in Michigan. Check how a Montana LLC title transfers and registers in your state before bidding.
• The car was built before the current owner bought it in 2023. Confirm who built it and that the receipts match the car.
• Check the cabriolet top frame, door fit and the wood or steel body framing for flex, since cabriolets lack a fixed roof.
• LS7 lifters and valve guides are known weak points. Ask about oil consumption and any lifter noise.
• The reserve status is not stated on the listing.

Making it drive like new

The drivetrain is already modern. The next steps are a check of the brake setup (disc front, ideally disc rear), a modern wiring and fuse panel if it is not already fitted, and good cooling for the LS7 under A/C load, such as an aluminum radiator with a shrouded dual fan.

How it ended

Bidding reached $42,000 but the car didn't sell (ended Oct 22, 2026). Unsold cars often get relisted, so it may turn up again.