Vehicle Description
1936 Ford 5 Window
There's something special about the 1936 Ford 5-Window coupe. The
styling combines the traditional upright grille with a streamlined
body to create one of the best-looking cars of the period. Many of
these iconic coupes have been turned into hot rod over the years,
but this one is more about an honest 1930s experience. The gently
rounded fenders with their peaked crease through the middle, the
nicely detailed hood vents, and stylish rear with rumble seat- it
all feels like this has all been transported intact from 1936.
This car has had a couple of personalities, and a couple of trips
across the country but all fun between a couple of friends. In the
1970's it was hot rodded by 2 of the buddies both lifer army guys
from Colorado. The car eventually ended up in Washington State
where another buddy then (1990's) brought it back to Delaware where
it was used as a Hot Rod until 2009, when the hot rodding days were
done, and it underwent a frame off restoration to become the car
you see today.
Exterior
With the parts from various cars to make it complete all steel was
sandblasted and then filled in where needed, then coated with satin
finish epoxy primer. It received all new glass, running board
covers, top insert, door insulation, window seals, weather
stripping, insulation and soundproofing. The front axle has been
dropped and drilled, and Posies springs added. The front of the car
has the beautiful dipped bumper which frames a vertical radiator,
and a shaved hood (Ford logo oval only). Flanking the grille are 41
Ford truck headlights. 50 Mercury wheels and moon hubcaps are
wrapped by period correct wide whites.
Interior
A nearly perfect red bakelite banjo style steering wheel with the
Iconic V8 logo in the center, fronts a beautifully restored dash
with a machined gold oval that houses Stewart Warner winged gauges.
2 toned white and yellow flourish pin striping abounds highlighting
the red metal, and also adorning a Mighty wipers and heater box. A
two toned maroon bolstered bench seat with white vertical pleated
inserts stretches across the compartment from door to door. Door
panels carry the same color motif and have fully functioning window
cranks and door handles. The trunk of this car flows right into the
rear passenger compartment and allows for plenty of storage without
the rumble seat installed. A tilt of the front windshield brings
fresh air throughout the cabin, and you could ask yourself who
needs A/C?
Drivetrain
A machine worked Mercury 280ci Flathead V8 with a 4" crank .40 over
pistons, Predator 3/4 cam, adjustable lifters, Edlbrock heads,
Thickson PM7 Intake, 94 Carbs, Bubba's Chevy distributor, Speedway
water pumps, a re-cored radiator to keep everything cool, and 12V
generator...sheesh! Attached behind is a T5 5-speed manual
transmission.
Undercarriage
The original style X frame with upgraded suspensions mentioned
earlier, as well as an 11" clutch, and a 3.78 Banjo rear. '58 Buick
finned aluminum brakes are seen in the front and well adjusted
drums on the rear. This car has great hooks to bring you back to
reality when you get carried away with the Flathead!
Nearly every car that arrives in Classic Auto Mall I personally try
to drive. It takes only a few minutes to see if it is what it says
it is, and it is an interesting aspect of my job. Very few cars I'm
so impressed with I drive twice. Chalk this up to one of the very
few, as I'm enamored with this car...in many ways. It has a very
smooth ride, responsive turning, smooth transmission, nice power,
and it comes to a halt quickly. The builder/consigner did a great
job, and someone will have the pleasure to drive it many many
times, and they will enjoy every minute of it in its current sedan
iteration. Let's welcome it to the East Coast!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
