1936 Ford Model 68

1936 Ford Model 68 Convertible Sedan For consignment, a 1936 Ford Model 68 convertible sedan showing 79,503 non actual miles, adorned in a rare color produced only in April of 1936 as part of the Easter Colors series, a special palette developed to stimulate Spring sales. This car was restored from the ground up, later becoming an AACA Grand National Senior Award winner. Exterior This dark red exterior is Coach Maroon, one of the five Easter Colors offered in spring 1936, and one of three that would be exclusive to that period as the other two, Armory Green and Light Fast Maroon, would continue on regular production cars that year. The profile of the car, like so many of the era, is forward leaning as if in motion. The vertical ribbed grille blends seamlessly into the V8 hood ornament which flows from a polished metal center line on the hood, becoming more prominent in 36 as the smaller front fenders cradle the body colored bullet headlights. Side vents also blend with the body, likely expelling a good amount of engine heat and accented by a trio of barred trim. The rounded corners of the windshield, framed in polished metal, is mirrored in shape by the small back window embedded in the impeccable tan canvas top. The flat back of the car holds a perfectly painted spare and the 16-inch wheels are artillery steel wheels, fairly new to the market and taking the place of wire wheels, here colored keyed and wearing wide white walls and correct hubcaps. Pinstripes were available in specific colors matched with exterior paint and Bright Poppy Red is the standard here. The metalwork, paint, and top are fantastic on the car and we could not find any exterior imperfections. Interior A staff favorite, saddle vinyl cascades over the inner doors with vertical stitch patterns and thin hardware in a nickel finish. This material covers the front and rear benches with near perfection, just a few patina wrinkles on the front, but otherwise near flawless, and rear passengers have a rope handle and raised footrest. A banjo steering wheel fronts a simple and clean dashboard, matte brown in color, housing three wonderful gauges but the most attractive dial just may be the clock thats embedded in the glove box door. A brown knobbed shifter rises from the floor which has the requisite rubber mat, contouring perfectly throughout, and meeting saddle vinyl walls of the footwell. Drivetrain More show quality is found in the engine compartment where the 221ci flathead V8 perches as if on the showroom floor in 1936. Fueled by a 2-barrel carburetor, the engine is rated at 85 horsepower and driven with a 3-speed manual transmission routing power to the rear axle and 4.11 gears. Mechanical drum brakes equip this car in both front and rear. Undercarriage Spotless and uniformly black, this belly presents very nicely with only the green transmission veering from the black monochromatic coverage. The single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler before exiting out back. Transverse leaf springs, front and rear, were the standard and are present here. Drive-Ability Lets see if functionality matches aesthetics on this fully restored car and after a quick start, we roll this beauty onto the test loop where all systems and the limited features afforded owners in 1936, operate as they should. Eighty five horsepower is plenty for a leisurely drive around the loop, but all good things must come to an end, as they say, and we fly the flathead back to the stable. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. This car truly transports you to 1936 and seems mighty fancy for a car that was just one of thousands like it on the road. It will probably transport you to the podium to receive your trophy, and maybe even a blue ribbon at more cultivated events. A one month only color on a museum quality example of a 36 convertible, a worthy combination for the discerning buyer. This desirable 1936 Model 68 is under our roof, but probably not long enough to collect dust. Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. 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