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1936' Ford Model 68

$59,950

Published 21 January 2021ID: QIyrY3

Expired
3 years, 11 months ago

Information from the owner

Age: 85 years

Transmission: Manual

Exterior color: Green

Seller's comments about 1936' Ford Model 68

1936 FORD MODEL 68 DELUXE PHAETON CONVERTIBLE Finished in Stunning Sky Green with Saddle Tan Leather Interior and Tan Convetible Top, this Rare All NumbersMatching Classic underwent an Exacting Professional Frame Off, RotisserieRestoration by Ford Expert Jack Hogan, resulting in documented AACA NationalJunior & Senior Awards, in addition to Grand National Dearborn Awards,Dearborn Emeritus Awards, and Concours d Elegance Award. The clock shows45,000 miles, believed actual from new. Mr. Hogan acquired this from theestate of Alice Henderson, a retired schoolteacher from Pocatello, Idaho.Mr. Hogan considered "Alice" to be the Most "Honored" vehicle in hiscollection. The original upholstery was exactly matched because the rearseat covering is completely original.Amenities include:- 3 Speed Manual Transmission- Floor Mounted Shifter- Selective Sliding Gear- V-8 Flathead Engine- 221 Cubic Inch Displacement- 85 Horsepower- 3.1" Bore- 3.8" Stroke- 6.3.1 Compression - Stromberg 1-Barrel Carburetor- Clock- Wind Up- Banjo-Style Steering Wheel- Ignition Key Lock- Factory Deluxe Wheels- Firestone "Double" Wide Whitewalls- 6.00 X 16- Full Instrumentation- Running Boards- 182.8" Length- 112" Wheelbase- 2640 LBS. Weight- Owner Manual- Trunk Tool Set and PouchThis Rare Phaeton underwent an "Open Checkbook Restoration." Of the only5,601 Phaetons produced in 1936, only a Very Limited Number of "Trunk-Back"examples remain with this Provenance, Low Original Mileage, and CovetedDocumented National Awards. It sold at Bonhams Auction for $99,500, 200miles ago.Simply, this has been considered one of the Very Best 1936 Fords in theWorld and would be the centerpiece of any collection.