Vehicle Description
1936 Ford Tudor Sedan
The Art Deco Style was all the rage in 1936, and Ford designers
seized the moment with the slant-back and humpback sedans. A road
to hood V grille, teardrop headlights, split rear window,
curvaceous rear lines with two tiny red oval angled taillights were
the inspirations taken from the movement. The hump-back was hailed
as one of the most beautiful designs of the decade.
For consignment...an all steel humpback version on the 1936 Ford.
This car has been modified with a lowered ride, has a 350ci V8, a
3-speed automatic transmission, and a nicely complimenting two tone
gray paint. A street rod with a twist.
Exterior
Retaining much of its original look, this shows a Tudor model with
the "humpback" trunk. Spray on a two tone with light gray covering
the upper body sections and darker gray on the lowers and maroon
pinstripe delinitates the 2 and follows the darker gray as it wraps
around the rear of the car and over the hump trunk area. The paint
is showing in good condition with some inclusions and dry spots
noted. The grille surrounding chrome trim has been retained and it
can be seen on the grille surround, hood ornament and cowling
louver horizontal strips. The front bumper is original to the car
and has a nice chrome finish with a neat dip in the center
highlighting the blacked-out grille. Bulbous fenders flank the hood
and make their way rearward in the form of a running board at the
end of which forms the rear fender. The back of these fenders
follow the line of the humpback and have single tail lights on the
end of long tubes which are attached to the rear fenders just above
the bumpers. Another curve in the middle of the bumper in nice
condition frames the trunk, and has dual chrome tipped 3-inch
exhaust pipes peering out from under it. A continental kit has been
added to the back and has some snappy pinstriping to set it off.
Polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are in staggered
format with 15" on the front and 17" on the rear. These blingy
wheels are wrapped in newer blackwall rubber and add a nice
grounding to the car.
Interior
A swing of the door, and you are in gray and maroon heaven. Lots of
gray carpeting in like new condition flows over the floors and is
protected by gray carpeted mats. Smooth two-tone gray and dark
gravy vinyl covers the doors and is separated in the middle by a
maroon vertical tuck and roll patterned vinyl insert with a nicely
contrasting wooden armrest. Late model charcoal and dark gray
leather buckets are in the front showing the right amount of
wrinkles and folds that only time can produce. A 2 plus 2 style
bench stretches across the back but provides plenty of legroom for
the extra 2. The light gray dash has been redone and customized to
include Autometer gauges, and a few streamlined warning lights. An
aftermarket AM/FM/CD player has been added in front of the
passenger seat, and has speakers spread around including a
subwoofer and amp in the trunk area. Wrap it all up with a custom
Grant wood rally steering wheel, and a long automatic floor
shifter, and you are in street rod heaven.
Drivetrain
A consignor stated 4,800 mile chromed and polished aluminum 350ci
V8 resides in a light gray engine bay. Some engraved flames on
chromed valve covers, and air cleaner top as well as braided
stainless hoses all around give a beautiful complimentary shine to
this mill. A 4bbl Edelbrock carburetor is perched atop and does a
fine job of feeding the mill fuel and air. A TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission is attached to the back and sends power to a
10-bolt rear axle.
Undercarriage
A clean undercoat free environment shows very little rust, and if
it is present, it is all surface rust. An upgrade to vented power
disc brakes in front, and power drums in the rear all with new
brake lines attached. A gleaming driveshaft and independent coil
spring suspension for the front and leaf springs on the rear
provide the well handling ride. Headers are noted and feed the
exhale from this powerful mill to the back of the car by way of
Flowmaster mufflers.
Drive-Ability
Upon entering you are bowled over by the gray two tone leather, and
it is as comfortable and modern as it is gray! This car started
right up and ran nicely. It has a good smooth ride, and plenty of
power. On our ride we turned several heads, and all functions were
working swimmingly.
A very tastefully performed restoration with a straight steel
exterior with a snappy two-tone paint job and maroon pinstriping. A
two-tone gray interior in leather and a beautifully put together
undercarriage, this car is a turn the key and have fun with this
Humpback from 1936, and plenty of upgrade's courtesy several
different makes and models. An amalgamation of parts which all come
together to perform a nice automotive symphony.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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 located 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.
