Vehicle Description
This 1936 Chevrolet 4 Door Cabriolet is located in Bradenton, FL
and offered by a classic car dealer. This is a very rare 1936 Chevy
Cabriolet! It once belonged to U.S. Ambassador to Germany William
E. Dodd. It is an extraordinarily rare Chevrolet, to the owner's
knowledge there were only 2 produced with the other still in
Europe. The car was owned by the US ambassador to Germany William
E. Dodd. Dodd served as ambassador to Germany from 1933-1937. He
was sent to Germany to try to 'calm' Adolf Hitler down but resigned
once he realized the Nazis were an increasing threat. Rumors are
that Adolf Hitler rode in this car. This steel bodied 1936
Chevrolet is a restored Chevrolet that commands attention
everywhere you go. It has the right kind of originality that makes
it perfect for a show car. 1936 Chevrolet 4 Door Cabriolet Belonged
to U.S. Ambassador to Germany William E. Dodd from 1933-1937 Only 2
produced with the other still in Europe Rumors are that Adolf
Hitler rode in this car. Steel bodied 1936 Chevrolet Powered by the
number's matching professionally rebuilt Babbit 207cubic inch
straight 6 cylinder engine Over $12k spent on the engine less than
1000 miles 3-speed manual transmission Stock carburetor, manifold,
correct air cleaner assembly Clean and detailed engine compartment
Maroon spoke wheels with wide whitewalls Stunning saddle vinyl
interior Grab bar Same material on the door panels Nice carpets
Three-spoke steering wheel Dashboard with factory correct gauges
Functioning switches, lights, and door handles Tan convertible
Maroon paint looks very nice Wide white wall tire Excellent body
lines, great chrome and grille, hood ornament, and side mirrors
Radio, extra wheels, hubcaps, manuals and boxes of parts go with
the car Mechanical It is powered by the number's matching
professionally rebuilt 207ci straight 6cyl and paired with the
3-speed manual transmission. For 1936, the Standard Six received a
wide range of improvements with an increase of compression ratio
from 5.6:1 to 6:1, the standard 206.8 cu in engine now produced 79
horsepower at 3,200 rpm and 156 lb�ft of torque. Our 36 was
restored with an eye toward authenticity and factory correct look
and parts with the stock carburetor, manifold, correct air cleaner
assembly, in a clean and detailed engine compartment. The manual
gearbox shifts nicely and the car tracks straight. The
undercarriage, while original, remains in good order. Beautiful
maroon spoke wheels with wide whitewalls complete the look.
Interior Inside you can find a stunning saddle vinyl interior which
looks plush for its day. The rear seat looks the same and it has a
grab bar to hold onto while riding or standing during a parade. It
has the same material on the door panels, nice carpets, and
three-spoke steering wheel and when you sit in the driver's seat
you will gaze at the dashboard and factory correct gauges that look
and function beautifully as it has all the correct and functioning
switches, lights, and door handles. The 36 comes with a tan
convertible top for the sunny days when you do prefer to feel some
wind in your hair. Exterior This car was shipped to Germany and
lengthened 12 inches by a stage coach factory and German
coachbuilder. This Chevrolet is an older professional restoration
that has spent it's life in a garage, due to lack of use the
vehicle has just been gone through once again and it has been
restored to factory specs. The maroon paint looks very nice paired
with the light colored top and wide white wall tires, with the fit
and finish being great, excellent body lines, great chrome and
grille, hood ornament, and side mirrors, and all compliment the
classy paint scheme. Conclusion This 1936 Chevy Cabriolet 4 Door we
have here was a vehicle made for the elite of the time. This car
was shipped back to the U.S from Germany in 1940 and the story
behind this car is absolutely amazing.