- Seller: Jeffrey R
- Location: Woodbine, Maryland
- Mileage: 39,474 Shown
- Chassis #: 182627818
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 221 cui Flathhead V8
- Transmission: 3-Speed Manual
Attention Barn Finds readers who have a predilection for 1930s Fords: It is time to rearrange your finances and clean out the garage. It’s tough to say what year is the best when it comes to one of Henry’s finest decades, but the 1936 model has to be a popular choice. This Five-Window Coupe is painted a beautiful, deep Washington Blue, and under the hood is the famous flathead V8. Still looking great after receiving a body-off restoration back in 1989, this Ford is now being offered in Woodbine, Maryland, as a Barn Finds Auction.
There’s only one fly in the ointment when it comes to this beautiful coupe; it’s been sitting for four years and doesn’t currently run, but the engine turns freely. Based on the general condition of the engine compartment, I am confident that if you gave me an afternoon with a points file and five gallons of gas, this 221 cubic-inch flathead would be coughing up its 85 horsepower once again (but there are no guarantees in auto mechanics!). For those who are interested, the 221 was rated at 148 lb.-ft. of torque in 1936. It was also the last year for cylinder head mounted water pumps; they were relocated to the block in 1937 for improved cooling.
The interior is an attractive tan with cloth upholstery. This Ford appears to be the DeLuxe model, with two taillights (my how times have changed) compared to the Standard model’s one, and extra bright trim up front. Surprisingly, the Standard Five-Window Coupe outsold the fancier DeLuxe (78,534 to 29,938), probably due to the fact that its $45 price advantage constituted almost 10 percent of the car’s purchase price.
Here are those taillights. Also notice the gentle dip in the rear bumper, a small thing that makes all the difference.
And here’s the trim (and the front bumper with a dip that mirrors the rear’s). Anyone with a speck of fairness in their heart must admit that Edsel Ford and his chief stylist Bob Gregorie had a good thing going in the 1930s and early ’40s. Compared to General Motors and Harley Earl’s band of stylists, Ford worked with a skeleton crew, yet they consistently produced smooth, well-proportioned designs year after year.
I’m not sure what I’d do to make this car look any better, but the probable answer is nothing. The Ford V8 of the 1930s is a legend, and the 1936 model is one of the loveliest of a universally handsome group. If you’re as excited about it as I am, bid now on Barn Finds Auctions.
Bid On This Auction
- RogerC bid $25,500.00 2025-02-06 10:19:44
- Wild Bill bid $25,000.00 2025-02-06 10:19:00
- RogerC bid $24,500.00 2025-02-06 09:45:32
- Wild Bill bid $24,000.00 2025-02-06 09:44:19
- RogerC bid $22,000.00 2025-02-06 08:04:46
- steveeeej bid $21,500.00 2025-02-06 07:14:11
- JamesM bid $19,000.00 2025-02-06 06:46:08
- RogerC bid $18,500.00 2025-02-05 16:23:25
- freeman bid $18,000.00 2025-02-05 16:20:31
- Wild Bill bid $15,500.00 2025-02-05 15:07:02
- JamesM bid $14,500.00 2025-02-05 10:32:50
- freeman bid $14,000.00 2025-02-04 16:29:44
- JamesM bid $13,500.00 2025-02-04 12:56:55
- PMV bid $13,000.00 2025-02-04 11:44:28
- Jay Sea bid $12,500.00 2025-02-04 10:15:19
- Shuttle Guy bid $12,000.00 2025-02-04 09:38:35
- RogerC bid $11,500.00 2025-02-04 08:57:48
- Tom Mack bid $11,000.00 2025-02-04 08:42:26
- JamesM bid $10,000.00 2025-02-03 18:53:10
- steveeeej bid $8,500.00 2025-02-01 09:54:20
- RogerC bid $7,500.00 2025-02-01 09:25:24
- phowe@sshydro.com bid $7,000.00 2025-01-31 20:08:01
- joelvscars bid $6,500.00 2025-01-31 14:12:57
- Denino bid $4,000.00 2025-01-31 13:12:45
- chieftbird bid $3,500.00 2025-01-31 11:24:30
- PMV bid $2,500.00 2025-01-31 09:49:50
- Jim Bailey bid $1,000.00 2025-01-31 09:10:22
- Earl McMillen bid $500.00 2025-01-31 08:54:51
In 1952 my dad bought his first car, a ’36 five window that was nice enough to be displayed in the showroom of the Ford dealer in Bend, Oregon. It was only a standard model but it had two Deluxe hubcaps on it. The price? $85. He later sold those two Deluxe caps for $150. Apparently they were rare, even back then.
In the mid 80’s my dad restored pretty much the same care. Painted it the same color although it had a rumble seat and I remember the interior being a different color.
Nice car. After starting with the ’33/’34s and on to ’40 Ford put out a great looking bunch of cars, this being one of them. All the mechanicals were well tested to make them dependable too.
“yet they consistently produced smooth, well-proportioned designs year after year”
Did you forget the hideously styled 1938 models?
I think that is just your opinion.
To my eye this is one of the prettiest Fords ever. Right up there with the 1940. Ever since I was a kid; I’ve been totally enamored with these two years of Ford products. I remember building several models of each and day dreaming that I had a real one. Well I guess I will still be daydreaming some sixty five years later. I’m watching this but I’m sure it will be bid past what I would be able to justify. Woodbine is about an hour or so away from me. I would love to see it in the metal but wouldn’t want to impose on the seller’s time. I’m in agreement with the author about getting the car to fire up. I sure would like to give it a go. But you gotta pony up for the privilege. GLWTS.
This might be the prettiest 36 I’ve ever seen. Reminds me of a movie I saw a long time ago about a young stud who hooked up with a slightly older woman. The woman had some money and bought her stud a new car. It looked like this one. The dude was a country hick who got excited about honking the horn on the car. Well anyway, this car is so clean it’s almost be a shame to get it dirty. Nevertheless I’d have no qualms about rowing through the gears on this magnificent coupe.
God Bless America
Was this magnificent Dark Blue a factory color in 1936?
Yes. Called Washington blue
Pardon me for being slow but what is the rooftop? Is it a class sunroof?
It is rubber. They all had them back then. Not 100% sure but I believe it was because it was either too hard or too expensive to make a roof out full metal. Perhaps didn’t have the machining skills
Many manufacturers didn’t have a press big enough to handle a roof.
To Dan: the 1938 Deluxe Fordor sedan is my FAVOURITE 1930s Ford, by FAR. The 1938 Standard was a warmed-over 1937, but the Deluxe had the same body as the 1939-1940 Fords. The 1939 Standard was somewhat like the 1938 Deluxe. But that art deco grill on the ’38 Deluxe was “to DIE for!” I also like the 1939 Buick (probably, not any surprise). But I always wanted a black 1938 Ford Deluxe V-8, with four doors and rear fender-skirts. For me, the ’38 Ford is a rare item of pure beauty. Sorry, Dan; when I read your swipe at my prized 1938 Ford, I simply HAD to respond. I never liked the ’39 as well, and the 1940 is slightly worse. But — oh! — that ’38!. I only wish that it had “juice” brakes.
Harrison… If you Google “1938 Ford Coupe” it will bring up a whole page of pictures. The first one is my favorite. BTW, the first thing I did on my ’32 5 window was juice brakes.
Could the seller remove the radiator cap and take a picture of the coolant? I am a little concerned about the rusty weepage around the water pump hoses. Thanks Mike
Mike,
Write to the SELLER and ask Him for the picture you want.
Before you buy that car.
We don’t have the picture you need so badly !
Any documentation on the work done, pictures receipts?
Mike,
ASK the Seller for the documents you Need.
The car has past through a number of owners over the years. See links below for previous auctions:
https://www.classic.com/veh/1936-ford-5-window-182627818-4Vggrln/
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehicles/29764/1936-ford-deluxe-5-window-coupe
Car comes with a number of trophies/plaques as well as a couple of framed glossy photographs
The car comes from the Paul J. Meyer Estate Collection originally auctioned at the Houston Classic Auction May 5, 2012, see youtube link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ7xg7tuzo0&list=PL9E6D1A2EC1745249&index=12
What a beauty! 1936 was a good looking year for Ford. Personally I like 1937 a little bit better because of the headlights. But this particular Ford is very nice.
Beautiful! I prefer the 36 Buick Roadmaster but this is very, very close! Good luck with the auction!
Any amount under 20k is a steal. If I bought it I would immediately street rod it. Makes my pants tight just thinking about it.
The side profile is the money shot! Beautiful !
Based on comments I’ve seen on this site about other cars, I’m amazed at the offers being made on this, due to the fact it has a continental kit!!! Take it off. Waah waah waah. Yup, I’m a fan of them 90% of the time.
To bobhess: please understand that I am not fond of coupes. I much prefer four door sedans, and later, four door hardtops. But that’s what makes a world; if we all wanted the very same thing, then that “thing” would be sky-high in price, and so rare, virtually no one could have one. But if you want a coupe, and I want a four door, then we don’t get in each other’s way (smile). WORKS for ME!
now there’s a nice one. In the (what I call) “the classics” – merican late 30s – very early 50s, mouse fur, nice engine and exterior paint. Those rounded lines, so curvaceous…
(also europe: 50s – mid 70s)
Let us know if you have any final questions!
We are getting close to the reserve!
The next bid will clear the reserve!
The seller decided to remove the reserve! This one is going to sell!!!
That’s a steal I thought it would have sold between $35,000 or $40,000 but that’s how auctions go anything can happen
Timmy The market for these age vehicles has been going down for a while now, probably continue to do so. The people who know and love them are aging out.