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Ford’s 1936 models are considered among the most attractive of the era, courtesy of a front end restyle by Holden “Bob” Koto, of Briggs Manufacturing Company. Koto, whose career spanned nearly 40 years, later helped Dick Caleal model the 1949 Ford and worked for Raymond Loewy on the 1953 Studebaker. Although the car was in most respects a continuation of the best-selling 1935 models, a number of appearance changes made it seem almost completely new.
By 1936 Chevrolet had already begun to phase out open bodied cars in its top-of-the-line Master Deluxe Series, foreshadowing a move toward closed, all-steel bodywork. While Ford likewise was beginning to supplant its distinctive open body styles, Phaeton and Convertible Sedan variants were still available on the Standard and DeLuxe series, albeit in much smaller quantities. Of the nearly 800,000 Ford motor cars produced in 1936, less than 6,000 were Phaetons and they were priced at $590.
This Model 68 example is a breathtaking show winner with all the 1936 Ford options including the dual windshield with wings, rear mounted spare and the luggage rack. Powered by the L-Head 221ci 85hp V8 with a 3-speed manual transmission. A professional concours restoration on a solid car. Runs and drives as if new and will not disappoint.
Please note, this vehicle will be offered for sale only at the Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, July 14th and 15th, 2017 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. For more information contact us at (800) 248-8026 or visit www.cpaautoauction.com.
