1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan FA Series
VIN: 5FA0530520
In 1936, Chevrolet, Ford and Plymouth were the major brands of the day with Ford and Chevrolet producing over 900,000 vehicles each. Despite over 2,000,000 vehicles produced, it is rare that one can be found intact. 1936 was the first year for Chevy and hydraulic brakes. Ford did not install them on their models until 1939. This model Chevy was the best-selling car in America in 1936 and Chevrolet had the second best-selling year in its history. When comparing the Master Deluxe series with the Standard series, the Master was a lot more attractive although the body styles were virtually the same. The Master featured chromed headlamp shells and hood vents which really set it apart. The interiors were more plush and the Master featured a bench front seat as opposed to buckets in the Standard.
This 1936 Master Deluxe presented at auction was located in a remote pasture just outside of Fort Morgan Colorado. What was intriguing about this vehicle was that it was mostly complete with virtually no rust. The vin number was clean which was critical to the restoration. Even the original key was on the floorboard under the seat and under the carpet. In July of 1996, the vehicle was loaded in a car hauler and transported to Roy Utah.
Chad Bangerter in Utah coordinated all of the restoration and did the majority of it himself. Engine and chrome work were outsourced. Additional parts were resourced that could not be restored included some of the chrome stripping. The original wheels were found but an additional set was resourced to include the optional wire wheels. This 1936 Chevrolet is 99% original. The paint was matched as close as possible based on the paint code. The only exception is the coating on the running boards. Original rubber inserts could not be located.
This Master Deluxe features chromed headlamp shells and hood vents which really set it off. The interior is more plush then the Standard model and the Master also features a bench front seat as opposed to buckets in the Standard model.
The vehicle has been displayed at one car show but has been mostly garaged and the occasional Sunday joyride with grandkids and photo ops.
This car will not disappoint and is a perfect example of what a 1936 Chevrolet looked like 85 years ago on the factory floor.
THIS VEHICLE TO BE COLLECTED FROM WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH.
The Car has been consigned to the 6th Annual Intermountain Online Classic Car Auction. Hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group, the auction is Saturday, March 29th 2025, with online bidding only. To consign your car and/or to register to bid on this and other cars in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us.
