- Seller: Dennis S
- Location: Marion, Texas
- Mileage: 0 Shown
- Chassis #: 183170707
- Title Status: Clean
The seller of this ’36 Ford purchased it on June 26th, 1970! After driving it for two years, one day in 1972, they backed it into their barn, and that’s where it has stayed ever since. They’ve decided it’s time to move it along and have listed it here on Barn Finds Auctions! It will need to be extracted from the seller’s barn in Marion, Texas.
Since the seller can’t take all the needed photos, they had us dispatch one of our professional photographers to help them get all the needed images to present it properly. As you can see, it’s a project, but it looks to have lots of potential, either to be restored or built into a sweet hot rod. While patina isn’t for everyone, this one could look sweet just cleaned up. Of course, it would look its best with fresh paint, but it’s nice having the option to retain this look if you want.
This flathead V8 hasn’t run since 1972, so it’s difficult to say its condition. However, Ford’s 221 cui flathead is well-built and known for its durability. It appears to be complete and hopefully isn’t seized. For ’36, this engine was equipped with the Stromberg 97 carburetor and was rated at 90 horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 3-speed manual transmission.
The interior hasn’t fared well over the years. The driver’s side window is broken, and the soft top has a hole, so it seems the local wildlife have had access to the car. The rest of the glass is said to be intact. It will need a complete restoration, but all the major components appear present. While four doors aren’t as desirable as coupes, the added set of doors makes bringing your family or friends along easier and more fun. Plus, how cool is it to have rear hinge doors?
It will need a fair amount of work, but this Ford could be a fun project. Whether you restore it or customize it, you’ll have a sweet ride. Plus, you’ll get the joy of extracting this barn find! So, which route will you be taking this Fordor? Please leave any questions you might have in the comments section below.
Bid On This Auction
- olcarlouie bid $2,650.00 2024-04-09 07:53:22
- RonnieL bid $2,350.00 2024-04-08 10:49:05
- olcarlouie bid $2,052.00 2024-04-07 22:45:50
- Artimus bid $1,801.00 2024-04-05 10:37:12
- Reese’s ride bid $1,550.00 2024-04-04 19:16:30
- Jeepbuyer bid $1,300.00 2024-04-04 14:39:51
- jburroughs bid $1,000.00 2024-04-04 09:57:29
Hmm, BarnFinds does that? Takes pictures for you? THAT would be a cool job, too bad I hate to travel now. While I have no interest in this particular vehicle, I want to take a moment to sing the praises of this site. I know, I get upset with the commenting, but I can say, car auctions have gotten a bad rap, with phony bidding, aka, shills, misrepresented cars, and fictitious prices, BarnFinds seems to debunk that, and seems to me, some great deals from real people that come through here. Buyers too, we’re not the Vegas crowd. I’m too far out of the loop for me to say what vehicles should sell for, but if the auction part is anything like the rest of the site, you can’t go wrong selling your car here.
( to staff: for that testimonial, I prefer a nondescript suitcase full of money, as opposed to the sack with a dollar sign) ;)
Well said HoA.
Nice wish I was able to have the opportunity to Tinker with it, I would say to the seller you’re in Texas reach out to Gas monkey garage and offer it to him for $5-$10k over your reserve and see what happens.
Was this car upgraded to hydraulic brakes? I see what looks like a master cylinder on the firewall. Ford did not switch to hydraulic brakes until the 1939 models.
Phil you’re right, this has been converted to hydraulic brakes.
Also the 6V battery was moved to passenger side firewall for easier access – originally located under driver’s side floor.
Yes, I saw the same thing. If you look at the pics from under the dash you will see the brake pedal doesn’t match the clutch pedal. You will also see how it is mounted to the firewall. The typical juice brake conversion uses the ’39 or ’40 pedal and master cylinder mounted to the frame. A firewall mount has the advantage of easier access to the MC, but the firewall flexes every time you apply the brakes.
“flex” = fatigue
It does fatigue the firewall, Ford had a repair kit for the mid seventies F-series trucks for firewall flex due to the clutch/brake setup
Days gone by
1972 I was 16. My dad and I could agree on nothing. Well almost. His friend had a 1936 Tudor Ford. He built a breeze way around it in Memphis. We both agreed it was the prettiest car ever. That grille. What can you say. All you need is love…
I really like this Ford if I bought it I would keep it original. Hopefully that flathead is not locked up. If it’s not locked up I would get it running and keep it in the car cuz there’s nothing like the sound of a flathead. IMHO hot rodding and resto modding has been done to death. The hydraulic brakes and battery relocation was somebody’s idea and I think it was a good one. I would keep it like that. Yes the interior needs a lot of work but a lot of that could be done over time while driving it. To the seller what a nice car to restore I hope the auction gets you what you want for it. To the buyer above all else get it running and drive it and enjoy it. That is what life is all about.
Not sure what the reserve is but if it sells good luck to the cleaner outer and look forward to seeing it at Pate.
Iron Trap Garage recently scored a collection of 1936 Ford cars and parts. Matt & crew can probably supply whatever might be necessary to get this running and driving.
One of my favorite cars on the planet. If I was looking for a project, I would be bidding on this one!
This car must have had a seriously rough life before being parked…
Agreed
I agree with you on that Jay. For a Texas car and one that was stored inside a barn and protected from the elements for 50 years. It sure looks rough. How does a car hiding away end up with so much surface rust? . Its not the worst one I’ve seen and certainly can be brought back to life. But I’ve seen cars sitting in a field for 50 years that still have their paint and less rust. Good thing there’s still lots of new and used parts for the 36
As far as gas monkey goes this guy don’t know a spark plug from a shock absorber. If he didn’t have a work crew he would be out selling newspapers when he not drunk or putting axel grease in his hair..
It’s straight and complete as far as I can tell. When I was younger the two extra doors would have instantly removed any possibility of my even considering it as a project that I would have wanted, but now my mind is more open and I try to visualize what a car could be. Imagine this car restored with a very shiney dark blue paint job with new whitewalls on the original wheels. It would be a sharp ride and and an attention getter. I’m not able to do it but maybe someone else will. Good luck to them if they do take it on as a project.
Interesting. This car is only an hour’s drive from me. How do I contact the seller to come inspect this 1936 Ford Model 68 Fordor Touring Sedan?
Perfect project to street rod. New chassis, motor, OD tranny. upgrade electronics, install a/c and 40k later and you’ve got one bad s ride.
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