Vehicle Description
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
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 rods 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.
Our Ford 1936 5 window consignment we see here in the East hallway,
has a sellout crowd looking at it and I'm sure the internet is
blowing up its hot rod section with folks looking for a rodder that
has great lines, nice blue metallic paint some Centerline chromed
15-inch wheels, and power to spare with a 350ci V8 engine with a
forced injection blower. Thank you very much for my latest
trophy.
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. Body matching blue
headlight housings flank a vertical ribbed grille that curves under
the front of this car. Small chrome bumperettes are curving inward
on either side of the grille, and wonderfully sculpted fenders take
their shape from the front of the car and run rearward and meet up
with a running board in the middle. All bathed in metallic blue, a
round roofline with a canvas/vinyl insert as machine stamping of
the day could not create a one piece roof. Tinted glass is now in,
and on the back, a rounded over trunk line is the same
curvaceousness as the rear fenders which are like a first hill of a
roller coaster. Pointed oval vertical tail lighting is pan the
bottoms of there fenders, and more shiny bumperettes are gracing
the rear roll pan. The bottom curve of the rear of this car, aft of
the trunk lid links much like a classy shoe tip, and polished as
such! Throw in some 165SR15's on front and much larger 31x18.5-15's
on back and I'm almost smelling smoking rubber and the car has not
even started.
Interior
Door panels lead us inside but first we need to pay attention to
their makeup. This includes light gray uppers in a suede like
broadcloth complete with buttons, shiny levers and cranks with
large cream aged bakelite escutcheons, and a blue door pull much
like modern day. Vertical black tuck and roll panels made from more
suede like broadcloth are the lid sections and blue carpeting lines
up for the lowers. Inside we see more of the same materials and
colors, and this time the buckets have the square tufted and
buttoned inserts in black, and bolsters in light gray complete with
piping on their edges. A custom center 'hump covering" is carpeted
black and houses the shifter with a wood knob. A tilt steering
wheel is topped by a wood rimmed rally steering wheel. The dash
presents in full metal jacket mostly blue save for the instrument
cluster which is aluminum and this houses white faced vintage look
VDO gauges, and a few small lights. In the center are some chromed
toggles and the ignition. For the passengers is a glovebox to throw
their belongings within, and it's painted in body matching blue.
Faded blue carpeting covers the floors, and some nifty carpeted
mats cover it to protect it from too much outside dirt. A new
stereo radio is within this console as well just north of the
shifter. A tight headliner has alternating dark and light gray
panels as it covers the entire passenger compartment. This also
appears to be a suede, but is actually broadcloth. The trunk has
been carpeted and uses some blue tuck and roll panels for
accenting.
Drivetrain
Lifting either half go the cowled hood reveals a nice and shiny
350ci V8engine. On back is a TH350 3-speed automatic tranny, and
way back a Ford 9-inch rear spins those rear biggies. Lest I forget
the single 4bbl Holley carb aided by a forced injection blower also
nicely polished. Sanderson coated headers are there for the exhale,
and a stainless steel exhaust is seen making its way from the mill
to the rear roll pan.
Undercarriage
The body has been tubbed and rear axle shortened to accommodate
those large 31-inches on the back. Nicely painted black floor pans
have a solid X frame within which float on and the front
independent coil springs, and rear leaf springs have a place to go
in case something lets go. Front disc braking is on and rear drums
are on the back.
Drive-Ability
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/consignor 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. Round of applause
please, and I'll give it a blue ribbon!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
