Vehicle Description
There is a good argument to be made that this 1936 Dodge sedan was
one of the better designs of the mid-1930s. Sleek yet imposing,
this incredible resto-mod embodies all that is great about Mopars,
yesterday and today: big power, fantastic luxury, and impeccable
style.
This Dodge's sheetmetal is as it was in 1936, which only goes to
show you that the original designers' vision is pretty hard to
beat. From the waterfall grille to the flowing fenders to the
nicely integrated trunk, this car looks right from any angle.
Dressed in PPG Fast Red paint, it certainly looks the part of a
high-speed super sedan and the shiny finish on this car doesn't
disappoint. It was built to make cruising effortless while
retaining all that is great about the late-30s styling, and most of
the bright trim was retained, including the distinctive grille.
Fortunately, the Dodge's proportions are exactly right and they
didn't try to stuff wide modern radials into the fender wells. The
paint shows quite well and there are only a few signs of being
driven, and all the chrome was refinished when the car was built.
Take a moment to enjoy the wonderfully simple bumpers, the nicely
integrated hood vents, and the simple strip of stainless that
highlights the car's profile. There's not a single line out of
place and no excessive brightwork to distract you from the overall
look.
The interior is simply spectacular. Lifted almost completely intact
from a late-model, it shows a craftsman's touch and an eye for
detail that's entirely appropriate in a big luxurious sedan like
this. All the seating surfaces are leather, with buckets up front
and custom door panels to match. A tilt column mean it's all-day
comfortable and with options like power windows, A/C, and a
powerful AM/FM/CD stereo system, this is a car that will carry you
and your family cross-country in style and comfort. The original
dash has been completely remodeled, with Dakota Digital instruments
in a custom aluminum panel. A custom lower dash panel houses the
A/C controls and vents, while the stereo lives in an overhead
console. The fully upholstered trunk is big enough for all your
gear on a long trip, making this a no-compromises hot rod.
There's plenty of horsepower on tap thanks to a 383 cubic inch
Chevy stroker motor that's all about torque. Topped by a Holley
4-barrel carburetor and a GM high rise intake, plus a set of
aluminum heads, it cranks out more than 400 horsepower. In addition
to the hardware, there's a bunch of shiny aluminum dress-up to make
it worthwhile to open the hood. The engineering involved means it
runs cool, idles smoothly, and all the accessories are easy to
reach for service. The modern A/C uses R134a refrigerant for
reliability and a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission gives it
long legs on the highway even with punchy 3.73 gears in back. A
Mustang II front clip gives it an independent suspension, power
disc brakes, and power steering, while out back there are modern
tube shocks and leaf springs for the 9-inch Ford rear end. Flashy
aluminum wire wheels look right on the old iron and carry 205/75/14
front and 255/75/15 rear blackwall radials.
Quite well built and very tasteful, this big Dodge sets the bar
high and clears it easily. If you have a family, few rods will
carry them better than this '36 Dodge. Call today!