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Post by ferrari512s on Feb 15, 2014 0:13:55 GMT -5

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The Classic 1936 Ford Coupe

What a car! As American as apple pie! I'll take the one below...

The Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8-powered Model 40A, the company's main product. Notice the rear trunk opening that can also be a rumble seat! Very impressive design idea.

Introduced in 1935, the Model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, begetting the 1937 Ford before being thoroughly redesigned for 1941.

The 1935 Ford's combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival Chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with an unprecedented 820,000 sold. Now that a lot of Fords!

Chevrolet regained the sales lead at the end of 1936, but the Ford still sold extremely well since its looks and design gave it a distinction of its own. Quite a desired car model even today and can be customized to look fabulous!

A new club cabriolet model was introduced with a fully framed windshield and weatherproof top, and the convertible sedan gained the popular integrated trunk back design.

The look was updated with an inverted pentagonal grille with all-vertical bars beneath a prominent hood and three horizontal chrome side strips (on DeLuxe models).

A concealed horn, long a prominent part of the Ford's design, also brought the car into modern times.

The new trucks continued with the old grille.

Other major changes for 1936 were the use of pressed steel "artillery" solid wheels instead of wire wheels.

Perhaps one of the most highly customized cars throughout the years!

1936 Ford Coupe
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Total Ford production in 1936 was 972,812. During the 10 year period ( 1932-1942), the '36 model was the largest number assembled. This one is still very popular to this day and command high values!

The 1936 moved the engine forward 8.5 inches, body 5.5 inches wider, front springs moved forward of axle and rear spring rear of axle, resulting in what Ford called 'center poised ride.' Fenders were rounder, grille, hood, wheels were with more flowing lines resulting in a more fashionable car.

The engine had a replaceable bearing with ventilated crankcase.

The engine is a Flat Head V8, 221 CID, generating 85 HP. 792,000 Fords were built in 1936 and 11,000 of them being Cabriolets.

The car has a Leather interior; rumble seat; Steward Warner gasoline heater; radio; clock in mirror. This was the last year for outside mounted spare tire and freestanding headlights.

It has a 6 volt electrical system and mechanical brakes.

The 1936 Ford retained the same basic body of the 1935 wîth a new front-end and redesigned rear fenders.

This Deluxe model includes bright work around the grill, head lamps and built-in, dual horns.

Unlike the less expensive Roadster, the V8 Cabriolet offered roll-up windows for a weather tight interior.

Passengers riding in the rumble seat faced the elements on their own.

792,000 Fords were built in 1936 and 11,000 of them being Cabriolets.

This was the last year for outside mounted spare tire and freestanding headlights.

A clever feature of Ford coupes was the rumble seat option.

Very popular feature indeed!

Ford coupes from the Model A through the 1936 models were made so the rear compartment could either be a trunk or easily converted to a rumble seat.

Other very nice Ford Coupe images are to follow...

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Hot Wheels 1936 Classic Ford Coupe

Image courtesy of Spoilernut

The classic 1936 Ford Coupe is probably one of the most heavily customized cars of all time. As shown above many hot rods have been created from this design.

Image courtesy of Spoilernut

In 1969 Mattel decided to add four classics to the Hot Wheels line-up and naturally they picked the popular iconic 1936 Ford Coupe. These other three oldies but goodies are the Classic '31 Ford Woody, Classic '32 Ford Vicky, and Classic '57 Bird.

These were featured in catalogs as a series however no distinctive blistercard packaging was ever created for the Classics line. The Classics line-up was very popular with kids and collectors alike.

1969 Catalog...

Here is a picture of the '36 Ford Coupe in sporty enamel red with those long extended side pipes!

I was never able to find this one in the retail stores with these cool side pipes though. Hence this remains a prototype catalog car. Hopefully one day this prototype will surface from a private or previous Mattel employee collection.

Image courtesy of Greg Ford

However another one did surface from a previous Hot Wheels designer. This Classic '36 Ford Coupe one is unpainted and came from Ira Gilford, Hot Wheels second designer. Notice the extended side pipes in the image below.

Image courtesy of Greg Ford

When you look at the undercarriage you will notice how they extend past the from of the car.

Image courtesy of Greg Ford

Another angle of shows how the pipes protrude beyond the frame of this Hot Wheels die-cast model.

Side profile of this '36 Ford Coupe prototype.

The rumble seat section from this prototype also varies from the production die-cast car.

This is a regular Classic '36 Ford Coupe. Notice there are no extended pipes past the frame of the die-cast model.

Take a look at these three unpainted coupes. The prototype with the extended side pipes does indeed vary from the production '36 Ford Coupe in many ways. Can you spot all the differences?