1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster

Description

Improving upon one of the most significant automobiles ever produced by the Ford Motor Company, the 1936 Ford V8 boasted updated styling offering customers a longer front hood, distinctive radiator grille, and newly redesigned fenders and wheels provided an imposing road presence. Although the 1936 Ford was mostly a continuation of the best-selling 1935 models, those appearance changes made it seem almost completely new, thanks to the redesign of the front end by Holden “Bob” Koto of Briggs Manufacturing Company. 

Performance was equally modern as the “Ford stands out because it gives you the finest type of eight-cylinder engine, the Ford V-8.” Offered with a variety of body styles and trim levels, the De Luxe variant was one of the premium options available with comfortable seating, stylish instrument panels, and various luxury amenities for the time. While Chevrolet and Plymouth had just one open style each, Ford had six. All were available only with De Luxe trim and included a roadster, phaeton, two cabriolets, and two convertible sedans. 

Of those, one of the most uncommon Fords for 1936 was the De Luxe Roadster with stylish rumble seat and jaunty folding convertible top with side curtains—just 3,862 produced that year. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Carolina Collection 

• Rare De Luxe Roadster (3,862 produced in 1936) 

• Powered by Ford’s famous 221 cu-in flathead V8 engine producing 85 horsepower  

• Three-speed manual floor-shift transmission 

• Finished in Black with brown pleated leather seating and beige convertible top 

• Rare Columbia two-speed rear axle 

• Rumble seat 

Features 

• Stainless steel “spider” hubcaps 

• AM radio 

• Greyhound hood ornament  

• Woodgrain dashboard  

• Folding luggage rack  

• Metal spare tire cover   

• Firestone whitewall tires 

• Wind wings 

• Dual door-hinge side-view mirrors  

• Dual taillights 

• Original heart-shaped vacuum wiper motor 

• Original brown-rubber floor mats 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster is presented as a finely preserved restored example and is said to be free from any substantial imperfections 

Ownership History 

This 1936 Ford De Luxe Roadster was restored by Allen Ponten, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and was cared for under previous ownership for seven years. It is a ery nice unmodified original condition older restoration dry-climate car with a rust-free undercarriage. It joined The Carolina Collection in 2023. 

Additional Notes A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Donnie Gould   Phone: 954.647.0779    email: dgould@hagerty.com