FLATHEAD-POWERED 1936 FORD CABRIOLET

OVERVIEW

This all-steel 1936 Ford Cabriolet is powered by a 1953 239ci Flathead straight eight cylinder mated to a TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in Burgundy with a tan vinyl top over a beige interior, this Ford is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights:

• 148 miles driven since frame-off restoration
• All-steel construction
• Tan convertible top
• Vintage-Air A/C
• Dakota Digital gauges
• Dual 2-Barrel Strongberg carbs
• Offenhauser intake & cylinder heads
• MSD Ignition
• TCI Chassis
• 9" Ford Positronic rear end
• 3:70 gears

Ownership History:

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Oklahoma

EXTERIOR

• Burgundy paint
• Tan convertible top
• Chrome bumpers
• Chrome trim
• Engine vents

WHEELS AND TIRES

• Tan wheels 
  • V8-logo hubcaps
• BfGoodrich radial tires

INTERIOR

• Beige upholstery
• American Powertrain shift knob
• Floor mounted manual shifter
• Manual windows
• Vintage-Air A/C

INSTRUMENTS:

• Odometer shows 148 miles
  • Reportedly accurate 
• Dakota Digital gauges:
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Fuel
  • Oil
  • Temperature
  • Voltage

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine:

• 1953 239ci Flathead straight 8
  • Dual 2-Barrel Strongberg carbs
  • Offenhauser intake & cylinder heads
  • MSD Ignition
  • Brassworks Radiator
  • Electric fan controller
  • Ron Francis wiring harness

Transmission:

• TREMEC 5-speed manual
  • Quick Time Bell Housing

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• TCI Chassis
• Coilovers
• 4 wheel disc brakes
• Wilwood Master Cylinder
• 9" Ford Positronic rear end
  • 3:70 gears
• Dual-exit exhaust

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS:

• This 1936 Ford Cabriolet is said to be free from any substantial imperfections