1933 3 Window Coupe Garage Find

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A couple of months ago, I was able to purchase a VERY, VERY nice 1933 Ford 3 window coupe "survivor". I wanted to share this bit of good news and good fortune with y'all.

About 9 years ago, a very good friend (Donnie Smart/Valdese, NC) gave me the contact information for a gentleman (Ken Penley) with a "garage kept since new" 1933 Ford 3 window coupe. The owner was only 14 when the original owner sold the car in 1956. In 1970, the second owner decided that he would be willing to sell the car. That's when Mr. Penley was finally able to purchase his dream car. Mr. Penley knew the original owner, but being only 14, he wasn't able to purchase the car in 1956. By 1970, Ken was 28 and ready to become the car's 3rd owner.


Ken stopped driving the car in 1977, but kept it stored safely away in his garage. Ken's health has deteriorated and decided it was time to select the car's next caretaker. Yep, that would be me. I took my grandson along so that Ken could also meet the car's 5th caretaker.


The car has never had rust, or even so much as a door ding. The car isn't completely original. The second owner replaced the original engine with a 1948 59AB flathead. When Ken purchased the car in 1970, he stripped the car's paint and had it repainted in Black lacquer - along with having the car reupholstered in red.



I'm replacing the 1935 wire wheels with reproduction Hallibrand wheels and installing a dropped front axle. Other than replacing the steering wheel, my only other plans are for mechanical service/repairs as necessary to return the car to useable status. I assured Mr. Penley that I would continue to care for the car just as the 3 previous owners have done.



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