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1936 FORD ROADSTER

OWNER: DIANE ASH

 

The 1936 Ford Roadster (part of the Model 48 lineup) is one of the rarest and most coveted pre-war American cars. [1, 2]
Key Specifications & History
  • Production Numbers: Only about 3,862 units of the DeLuxe Roadster were built out of roughly 711,385 to 820,000 total 1936 Ford production units, making survivors extremely rare today (estimates suggest only around 300 original-condition roadsters remain). [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Engine: Powered by Ford’s iconic 221 cubic-inch Flathead V8 engine (21-stud configuration), paired with a manual transmission. [1, 2, 3]
  • DeLuxe Features: The top-of-the-line DeLuxe trim added a functional rumble seat in the rear, dual windshield wipers, an oil pressure gauge, and a radio. [1]
  • Design: Designed with streamlined, rounded art-deco styling, a V-shaped grille, and distinct side hood louvers that helped Ford maintain sales leadership over Chevrolet. [1, 2]
 
  • Hot Rod Culture: The 1936 Roadster is a foundational icon in American hot rod history. Builders frequently transform them into custom “street rods” or show-stoppers (such as multiple award-winners at the Grand National Roadster Show), swapping out original flatheads for modern small-block Chevy V8s, Chrysler Hemis, or supercharged wideblocks, alongside custom chopped windshields and upgraded