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, frame-off restored streetrod embodies all that is
great about Mopars, yesterday and today: big power, fantastic
luxury, and impeccable style. And with $175k invested in this
nut-and-bolt build, it could easily be the nicest Mopar streetrod
we've ever featured.
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 Mystic Gold paint on the body, and Root Beer Brown
Metallic on the fenders and running boards, it certainly looks the
part of an elegant super-sedan and the deep, 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, pre-war
styling, and all of the bright trim was retained, including the
distinctive grille, hood vents, and the stainless strips on the
hood and the flanks of this beautiful Dodge. Fortunately, the
Dodge's proportions are exactly right for modern driving, so the
upgraded Michelin radials fit into the wheel wells like they always
belonged. The paint shows incredibly well and you'd never guess
that it was applied almost 10 years ago, but that's exactly the
goal when you paint a low-mileage car (this Dodge only had 50k
original miles before it was restored) to such a high-level. All
the chrome was refinished as well, and it absolutely glistens up
against the finish. Take a moment to enjoy the wonderfully simple
bumpers, those 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. Wow, this is a real winner!
The interior is simply spectacular. Honestly, you almost run out of
superlatives when describing this car. Completely reupholstered to
where it practically looks like it was lifted 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 chocolate leather, with a big
split-bench up front and custom door panels to match. A stylish
wood-rimmed Pilot steering wheel tilt column mean it's all-day
comfortable and with options like power steering, power brakes,
A/C, and an easy-to-handle Lokar shifter for the automatic
transmission below, this is a car that will carry you and your
family cross-country in style and comfort. The original dash has
been beautifully finished and upgraded with chrome inserts, with
black-faced AutoMeter instruments inside the center panel. A custom
lower dash panel houses the A/C controls and vents, and overhead is
an elegant suede headliner. The carpeted trunk is big enough for
all your gear on a long trip, making this a no-compromises hot rod
that can do it all.
There's plenty of horsepower on tap thanks to a 350 cubic inch V8
crate motor that's all about well-placed horsepower and
reliability. Topped by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and an aluminum
intake, plus a set of Vortec saw-tooth heads, it cranks out more
than plenty of horsepower and a very solid torque range. In
addition to the hardware, there's a bunch of shiny aluminum and
chrome dress-up to make it worthwhile to open the hood, especially
those cool Dodge valve covers. The engineering involved means it
runs cool (thanks in part to an aluminum radiator and electric
fan), 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 somewhat punchy gears in the 10-bolt rear end out
back. Power steering and power front disc brakes are always a
welcome sight, and the Mustang II-style front end and coilovers
ensure a great ride every time out. Beautifully finished Dodge
wheels look right on the old iron and carry 235/55/17 Michelin
blackwall radials all around.
Incredibly well built and very tasteful, this big Dodge sets the
bar high and clears it easily. Owned by the same family since the
'60s and fully restored to the tune of $175k in 2010, this may be
the nicest Mopar streetrod you'll ever see. If you have a family,
few rods will carry them better than this '36 Dodge. Call
today!
