Auctions America will offer at Auburn Fall from August 29-September 1, 2013, a 1933 Ford Hot Rod Highboy Roadster – “Mexican Blackbird”. It will be live covered by NBC Sports Network, and expected to interest a lot of collectors from all around the world. Known as “Mexican Blackbird” this 1933 Ford Roadster was built by legendary builder John Marchman of Houston, Texas.
The “Mexican Blackbird” boasts a fully balanced 276 cubic inch Ford Flathead V8 engine, SCOT supercharger, twin Stromberg 97 carburetors, Winfield cam, Johnson lifters, ’40 Lincoln brakes, Torsion action suspension, and a rare original Columbia two speed rear axle. The interior features an incredibly array of instruments and accessories.After many years in the Kirk White collection the 1933 Ford Hot Rod Highboy Roadster – “Mexican Blackbird” is comming under hammer.