1936 ford phaeton blue book

The controls were designed and installed by fred relyea, a mechanic in poughkeepsie. The 1936 ford model 48 came in a cabriolet, convertible sedan, threewindow coupe, fivewindow coupe, deluxe fivewindow coupe, deluxe fordor sedan, deluxe sedan, deluxe tudor sedan, fordor sedan, phaeton, roadster, station wagon, touring sedan and tudor sedan. But it remained one of the loveliest, sexiest body styles to come out of dearborn. This particular example is one of only 5,555 built and sold for 1936.

Award winning frame off restored phaeton convertible 221. Our gratitude goes out to reader paul connor for this yard find. This would have been an extravagant body style, with most fords sold in practical sedan configurations. A fordstyle greyhound hood ornament is affixed to the front and is a correct period accessory. Rare four door 1936 ford phaeton, early restoration that has just completed an update over the past two years. While ford built 5,555 fourdoor deluxe phaetons in 1936, the company built far fewer twodoor phaetons. He owned a 1938 ford convertible coupe and a 1936 ford phaeton for. This very nicely styled 1935 ford phaeton also has front fender top mounted. During phase 2 of the fdr librarys building renovation special measures have been taken to protect the largest object in the museum collectionfdrs 1936 ford phaeton automobile. Heavier duty chassis oneton appeared in 1936, supporting. By 1936 the ford deluxe phaeton was fading in popularity. The blue is not a 1936 color, but the black on the rear is. You might think that with the 100th anniversaries of the ford motor company. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

This is the ford interior section of the 3256 car and truck classic ford parts list at cg ford parts. In later restyling efforts on other 1936 fords harry would mold the headlights. This suave roadsters smooth and solid profile began life as a r. See more ideas about ford, classic cars and vintage cars.

This ford was owned for many years by a prominent local collector. As far as antique cars go, it is hard to find a more suitable driver than a 19351936 ford coupe. The model 48 was an update on fords v8powered model 40a, the companys main product. Auction results and sales data for 1931 ford model a. Check out the early accessibility devices of franklin. Fortunately, nixon provided simard with nine extra phaeton front and rear doors to cut up and splice in where appropriate. The phaeton has long, trim lines and seats six adults comfortably. To find new and used ford values, select a bodystyle and a year. Murray has just completed a sixyear, bodyoff, nutandbolt restoration of this washington blue fourdoor convertible. New for 1936 was the handsome restyled front end with new fenders, the vertical bar grill extended around the hood, deluxe models had the inset dual horns. Chevrolet regained the sales lead at the end of 1936, but the ford still sold extremely well.

Specially modified to be operated with hand controls, it gave him the freedom to drive despite his disability. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1936 ford model 68. Ford interior 3256 car and truck list cg ford parts. Clear terms and conditions payment options we accept the following payment methods. Those of you who have never owned or driven an early v8 ford simply dont know what youre missing, and those of you already familiar with them know that there arent many that are more desirable than a. New wheels replaced the wires and engine cooled by the larger radiator. The sunshine special white house historical association. She informed me that there was an early photo of this car in. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Posts about 1936 ford phaeton written by fdrlibrary.

This car was originally dark blue and was repainted a medium blue about the same time it was converted for mail delivery. Because we do gather certain types of information from visitors. Check out the early accessibility devices of franklin delano. The 1936 ford model 68 deluxe phaeton featured here is finished in stunning washington blue over a saddle leather interior with a beige folding convertible top. Harry westergard headlight style custom car chronicle. The top parts of the hood seem to hang over far forward of where they should for some reason.

This vehicle, which features hand controls that allowed the president to drive it without the use of his legs, has been on display on the librarys lower. Ford phaetons for sale used cars and vehicles on oodle. The history and mechanics of fdrs 1936 ford phaeton, a car designed to accomodate the 32nd presidents disability. The interior is original from 1936, including the original texture printed leather interior. Tom had the famous barris restyled 1940 ford, and joe a duvall windshield 1936 ford phaeton. We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. Our dealership takes your privacy seriously and is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. The pick of the day is a handsome 1936 ford deluxe phaeton, which the seller notes is one of just 5,555 deluxe phaetons produced by ford in 1936, out of nearly 800,000 cars sold in those economically depressed days. Among the features are skirted fenders, lebaron bonny interior, greyhound hood ornament, rearmounted spare and whitewall tires. Ford v8s of the 1930s have been perennial favorites. This 1936 ford deluxe phaeton is finished in a medium luster black, with bright apple green striping, which contrasts nicely with the tan interior. The phaeton is wellaccessorized with period details. The 1936 ford model 68 deluxe phaeton featured here is finished in stunning washington blue over a saddle leather interior with a beige.

The 1936 ford model 68 deluxe phaeton was built as a true upperechelon classic. The painted grille would also match up with this being a standard car, but it could also be painted over. Ghia ginetta glas glassic glasspar gmc goggomobil goliath gordonkeeble griffith. Ford motor company sold a very complete selection of body styles in 1936.

Of the two hocker brothers joe joseph and tom we are most familiar with toms 1940 ford restyled by. The consignor states that this is a nice original car that runs great. This is an absolutely incredible vehicle it is a fullyrestored 1935 ford phaeton convertible. Roosevelt to drive the car himself, as well as traditional foot petals for eleanor roosevelt. Although this ford phaeton is the second of fdrs handoperated vehicles the other, a plymouth pa phaeton, lived in warm springs, georgia, where he resided yearly for polio treatments, i believe these were of the earliest disabilityaccessible vehicles manufactured in the united states. This beautiful 36, original one of the most desirable years. After fdrs death, eleanor roosevelt used the car until. Joe hocker 1936 ford custom car chroniclecustom car.