Beach Hop Live Auction

Welcome to the Beach Hop Live Auction 2026.
This vehicle will be auctioned live at the Beach Hop, Whangamata, on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 5:00pm.
For questions, bidding registration (in person, online, or phone), pre-purchase inspections or additional history, photos and videos please visit the Sunday Drive website auctions page or ask a question here.
Reserve price is significantly lower than the listed price
Price guide $50,000 - $70,000

Step back into the golden age of American motoring with this iconic 1934 Ford 5Window Coupe, a machine that sits right at the heart of traditional hot-rodding culture.

Offered to the market after an incredible 50 years in the same family, opportunities like this are few and far between. Cars like this rarely surface especially examples that remain such an honest, untouched piece of early Ford history.

Powered by its 3,275cc engine, this classic coupe represents everything enthusiasts love about early Ford steel. The legendary 34 body lines long hood, tight roofline and those unmistakable flowing fenders created one of the most desirable shapes ever produced by Ford Motor Company. Its the very silhouette that helped inspire generations of hot rodders.

Whether youre a purist collector searching for an authentic early Ford survivor, or a builder looking for the ultimate steel-body foundation for a traditional hot rod, this coupe delivers the dream.

The all-steel Ford body makes it incredibly desirable in a world where many early builds rely on fiberglass. This is the real deal the kind of car that builders hunt for decades.

Imagine the possibilities:
Restore it back to a factory-correct pre-war classic
Build the ultimate nostalgic hot rod
Or preserve its history as a rare survivor

However you see it, the bones are here for something truly special.

Early 1930s Ford coupes have long been considered the holy grail of hot-rod platforms, and the legendary 34 Ford stands among the most sought-after of them all.

Rare. Honest. Iconic.

A car with half a century of family history behind it is not just another auction listing its a chance to own a true piece of automotive heritage.

When the hammer falls at Beach Hop, someone will take home one of the most legendary shapes ever built