Vehicle Description
1936 Ford Model Y
E.T. Gregorie was tasked to draw a replacement for the British
version of the Model A, which shouldered a huge cost penalty due to
the Royal Automobile Club's fiscal-horsepower tax formula. The
Model Y's delightfully raked Gregorie lines would be scaled up and
transferred virtually intact to the larger U.S. Ford line. Rarely
seen on American soil, this Ford sponsored, and British built
pocket-sized Model Y may grab you because of its rarity, or because
it's a project for the restorer who is looking for a challenge.
For consignment a scaled down Model A for the British market,
presenting as an older restoration. A barn find of sorts but more
along the lines of a car removed from long term storage, the
exterior and interior will need some TLC but when finished you will
have a rare Ford collectible. Bloody well right!
Please Note: NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY*
Exterior
Born in Essex England, it eventually made its way across the pond,
it is now leading a restored life fresh from storage here in the
USA. It has a full black vinyl roof showing on top of the older
black paint on this all-steel Briggs body. New running boards have
been put on, and the wire wheels are fully restored and painted
cream with shiny hubs. These wheels are wire and wrapped in newer
rubber with tubes. Overall, the body presents well but the chrome
of the door handles does have pitting and delamination. Amazingly,
the flip up signal indicators are still present and accounted for
look just fine. Chrome bumpers, both fore and aft and looking good
and on the rear, we see the spare tire and fold down luggage rack.
Spit spot I say old chap!
Interior
A swing of the suicide door and we can see work has been done for
this interior. Door panels are red leather and are in splendid
condition. 2 Oxblood leather bomber style buckets are in front, and
since it's a right hand driver, all controls are on the opposite
side from the standard Model A. Upfront is a full metal dash
painted black and in front of the large bakelite steering wheel is
a small rectangular metal panel that houses original gauges which
are an amp gauge, a speedometer and a fuel level gauge. A simple
Oxblood leather bench seat sprawls between the rear doors and
appears to never have been sat in. All of this floats in a sea of
Oxblood carpet, that while slightly dirty, remains stain free and
up above is a nice taut headliner.
Drivetrain
A lift of either cowl and we can see a fully restored albeit dusty
and patinaed engine bay. Resting in the bay is a 56.9ci L-headed
4-cylinder making 22hp. This is fed by a side draft 1-barrel
carburetor, and on the back is a 3-speed manual transmission with a
rebuilt clutch. The rear axle is a 5.50 geared version. Also,
within the engine bay is a vintage Essolube motor oil can,
specifically for your Ford.
Undercarriage
All cleaned up and restored, even though we couldn't get this one
on our lift due to the narrow track width. Surface rust is present
on untreated parts and the floor pans are wood then it turns back
to metal at the back of the undercarriage. Transverse leaf springs
are on all 4 corners, and mechanical drum brakes are also being
used on all 4's.
Drive-Ability
While complete and turning over by hand, we did not attempt to
start this old Brit.
Not often seen here in the good ole US of A, but this one made it,
and nearly made it to the fully restored status, but alas it will
still require some blood sweat and tears to finish her up. Just
needing some TLC and a once over to get her back on the road and
you'll be the talk of not only the town but of the vintage Ford
community in your area.
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.