355 Vortec-Powered 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe Street Rod

Description

The 1936 Ford Model 68 was a pivotal release in Ford’s pre-war lineup, representing a blend of modern design, mechanical refinement, and mass-market appeal. As a successor to the Model 48, the Model 68 featured updated styling with a more prominent, inverted pentagonal grille, integrated fenders, and a sleeker silhouette that reflected the Art Deco influences of the time. 

Ford offered the Model 68 in a wide range of body styles, including coupes, sedans, roadsters, phaetons, and station wagons, with both standard and deluxe trim levels. In total, Ford produced over 536,000 Model 68s in 1936 – a testament to Ford’s resilience and innovation during the Great Depression. 

This 1936 Model 68 Deluxe Five-Window received refurbishment and modification work that included installing a 355 cu-in Vortec V8 and 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. The steel body was removed from the frame before being modified and refinished in metallic purple with flame graphics. Additional work consisted of reinforcing the frame, installing a Mustang II-sourced front end, and fitting front disc brakes. The interior features late-model seats upholstered in tan and burgundy leather, along with air conditioning and power-operated windows.     

Highlights 

• Five-Window Street Rod powered by a 355 cu-in Vortec V8 

• 700R4 automatic transmission with shift kit 

• Finished in Harley-Davidson shade Midnight Red with flame and side graphics 

• Boxed frame with tubular X cross members 

• Mustang II-sourced front end and Ford eight-inch rear end 

• Late-model seats with tan and burgundy leather upholstery 

Features  

• Polished five-spoke Ridler wheels measure 17- and 20-inches, front and rear 

• Dual side-exit exhaust system

• Front disc brakes 

• Power steering 

• Polished bumpers 

• Fog lights with stone guards  

• Chopped roof and shaved door handles 

• Fabricated taillight housings and side mirrors 

• Air conditioning 

• Power-operated windows 

• White dial gauges with a centrally mounted tachometer 

• Lap belts  

• Bluetooth stereo 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel mounted to a polished tilt column  

Known Imperfections  

• Paint chips 

Included  

• Reference books 

• Two keys and key fobs 

Ownership History 

This 1936 Ford Five-Window Coupe was acquired by the seller in 2020 and is offered with a clean Louisiana title in the seller’s name.