1936 Ford Other for sale $59,900

In the face of modern technology which continues to blow our minds with OEM quality and amazing custom cars theres still something to be said about authenticity. Sure tons of companies create super nice fiberglass replicas of some of the coolest Detroit metal to ever roll across Route 66. But at the end of the day theyre still just a copy of the real thing. Featuring a rare Phaeton body this award-winning Ford combines the core strengths of originality with authentic dynamics and incredible vintage form. Are you one of those discerning gearheads who wants the unmatched driving experience of a real antique car? This first class Ford is the opportunity youve been waiting for!

BODYWORK/TRIM

This suave roadsters smooth and solid profile began life as a run-of-the-mill Model 48 that was maintained driven and paraded for most of its existence. In the early 1980s the car officially met its second owner who promptly disassembled it in preparation for a ground-up restoration. In 1985 that owner at the request of his wife sold the stalled project to its third and present owner. And shipped as boxes of parts to Dallas Texas-based Kip Motor Company the car finally received the detailed rebuild it so deserved. During that careful restoration old school Dearborn steel was stripped sanded dressed in conservative Washington Blue 2-stage and traced with small pinstripes. That regal pigment was complemented with modern turn signals amber driving lamps blue dot taillights and a snazzy luggage carrier. And everything was finished in tasteful factory-spec trim which includes chrome mirrors a small spotlight polished horn grilles a cloth roof chrome bumper guards and a chrome grille guard.

ENGINE

As the companys final Henry Ford-fueled innovation the Ford V8 remains a durable torque-rich powerplant that thanks to solid engineering has established an unmatched reputation in the classic and custom car community. And in keeping with tradition this stellar drop-top is powered by a familiar 221 cubic inch flathead that thanks to relatively tame 6.2 to 1 compression makes roughly 85 horsepower. Fully rebuilt in 2009 and driven roughly 500 miles since the antique mill probably looks much better today than when it growled off the assembly line. Aesthetically the block which perches a familiar oiled air cleaner and fresh Stromberg 97 carburetor above correct 21-stud heads has been painted a traditionally dark hue. There are many road-ready ancillaries like pliable hoses a correct generator a familiar AC fuel pump and proven Champion spark plugs. A glossy firewall combines with broad fenders to provide distinctly American framing. And overall this Fords engine bay seems clean simple and highly functional.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Take a look under this Phaeton and youll find a damage-free chassis thats as solid as an old school train trestle. The ragtops clean floors heavy duty frame and factory-accurate suspension are veiled in a subdued coat of Satin Black skin. A correct 3-speed transmission rebuilt along with the cars engine transfers power to a fresh overdrive unit which spins an authentic banjo-style rear end. In front of that drivetrain a beam axle and transverse leaf spring remain just as they looked back in 1936. And the same holds true behind that drivetrain where a second leaf and second solid axle maintain ride height and add ample grip. Mechanical drum brakes do an excellent job of bringing 2641 pounds of steel to a casual pause. True-dual exhaust gives the flathead its unmistakable voice thanks to