Amazing car for the $! A fraction of the cost of a decent 32, 33, 34 or 37 Ford!

Description

(RELISTING DUE TO NON-PERFORMING BUYER NEVER SENT DEPOSIT, PAYMENT OR COMMUNICATED)

- A TRUE NO RESERVE AUCTION! BID TO WIN! -

One-of-a-Kind REAR ENGINE 1936 Ford Deluxe 5 Window Coupe

Original Vintage Build (late 1970's or early 1980's) - Nostalgia is Back!

Looking for an unusual, easy to drive street rod that is unlike anything else on the road? Something that the wife can drive?Something that you won't see at every show and that won't break the bank?! If so, this 1936 Ford checks all the boxes!

Here are the basics....

• 140 HP air-cooled 6 cylinder Corvair engine (164ci, 4 carb)
• Independent Suspension, both front and rear
• Automatic Transmission
• All steel body with numerous custom modifications (filled roof, smoothed gutters, etc)
• Custom 80's vintage burgundycloth interior
• Corvair Spyder stainless dash panel (with built-in tachometer!)
• Bucket seats (power driver's seat)
• Tilt and telescopic steering column
• Air Conditioning (although missing the A/C compressor on the motor)
• AM/FM with CB radio (YES, I said CB - not CD! You know, "breaker, breaker 1-9")
• Roll-down rear window
• Custom made, pinch rolled belly pans

Click here for a BUNCH more photos:

75+ Photos of this 1936 Ford Custom (on Photobucket)

This truly unique hot rod is estimated to have been built sometime in the 1970's or 1980's by a truly creative and talented individual. In fact, to take on the design and build of such a project would overwhelm all but the most talented builders of the era(I do have some history on the builder, if you want to call to review details but I can tell you he was a life long gearhead with a family involved in racing and individuality).Starting with the ever so popular 5 window coupe body, the car was then carefully blended together with a rear mounted 1965 Chevrolet Corvair flat six cylinder motor and power glide transmission. The original 140HP engine was completely rebuilt in the last two year - bored, with an upgraded camshaft also installed. It was then topped with an HEI distributor, high voltage coil, and a quartet of four famous Wolf brand rebuilt performance carburetors.... and accented by ALOT of chrome. The powerglide automatic transmission was also just fully rebuilt in 2018 (and warrantied). Both the front and rear suspension was also sourced from a 1965 Corvair and carefully conjoined to the 36 Ford frame, creating a fully independent 4 wheel suspension that rides and drives tight and smooth. With no driveshaft in play, there was no longer a need for a center driveshaft hump... providing for a flat floor untypical of the era. A full belly panwas then added to the bottom of the frame to provide a custom finish, and then rounded out by 4 McLean chrome wire wheels with Hankook big and little tires.

The soft burgundy interior is in amazing shape for its age, and was tastefully done with custom stitching accents thru-out. Other than being dated by today's standards, it is in beautiful condition. You'll find a power drivers seat, tilt/tele column with wood wheel, AM/FM stereo (with a CB!), dual adjustable overhead lights, a gas powered vintage heater and a rear mounted 4 vent A/C unit. The 80's vintage lacquer paint presents very well for its age, but does show its share of chips and cracks. Under the original hood is a lighted, finished 'trunk', with a removable matching carpet. And tucked deeply into the lighted 'trunk' is the eye-popping, chrome accented 6 cylinder motor.The rear spare tire carrier on the car comes off easily to further expose the engine for ease of service (in addition to the access thru the trunk lid).

About the 'climate control'..... I have never tried the vintage heater, but it appears to be all intact. As to the air conditioning - it appears to be complete except for the engine mounted compressor. The front mounted condenser, drier and blower unit with controls are all in place.

Imagine the fun of opening the original hood at a weekend car show and then just walking away and watching from a distance the bewilderment of the spectators trying to figure out what powers this car! Maybe add a hamster wheel for added fun and laughs! LOL

I know.....you want to know WHY!? The only explanation I have is (paraphrased a bit, but per a longtime friend of the builder).... "The buiilder, PeeWee Wentz was eclectic. He built cars to generate the question 'why'. He loved talking with folks about his visions and his creations. He was from an automotive, fabrication and racing family and his cars represented him. He would take this car to Pigeon Forge just to get the question - 'why?!'. That was just how PeeWee was...." So, there it is. Don't ask me why! That is straight from the horse's mouth! You know this car would cost 2X the cost to build a conventional flathead hot rod - or typical small block chevy. But it woundn't generate the questions... or conversation. So I agree - it made NO SENSE. But that wasn't the point of it I guess. And if you like 'different' or 'why' - this car is your affordable invitation to every event out there!

This car is being sold with a clear IA ownership certificate (in the previous owners name), signed off and ready for a new registration. The license plates (COOL 36) are reproductions, and are not registered to the car - but will be included in sale. I purchased the car last summer, and found the transmission to be slipping and unable to stay in drive. So I spent nearly $2,500 on a new transmission......at the same time moving to a new place with half the storage as my prior place. Needless to say, I have only driven the car a handful of times. But I can say it does drive nicely, thanks to the many thousands of dollars recently invested in the engine, transmission, brakes, tires, etc after the car spent decades in an east coast slumber. On that note, this car has NEVER been seen at a west coast car show. Meaning YOU can be the first if you live in the western states!

This car is a GREAT deal and will sell without reserve! But I've recently added a few additional cars to my collection, and need to make some room in the shop (and bank account). I was hoping to break even at $25,900 on it, but now am offering it at NO RESERVE! If you can buy this car anywhere south of 25K, you're stealing it! The car is located in Paso Robles, CA - exactly 1/2 way between Los Angeles and San Francisco - on CA Hwy 101. More specifically, I'm 190 miles to greater LA or SF, and only 110 miles to either Bakersfield or Fresno (either/or....same either way).

If you are a sincere buyer, you can call me at 805- three nine one -0509 (cell), or email me directly at hotrodranch at live dot com(that is @live.com).My name is Scott, and I am happy to answer questionsabout this very cool street rod......but please askBEFOREyou bid!

Lastly, please note that I am also offering the car locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction early (but will NOT do that in the last 72 hours of the auction). However, because the last ebay 'buyer' who won the auction for this car was a total flake (no contact with me after the auction), I do reserve the right to cancel a bid from any buyer with less than 5 transactions - unless you call and talk with me about your purchase BEFORE bidding. The non-performing buyer had 0 transactions, and I should have known better. So, if this fits you - simply call me or email me to create communication or I will cancel your bid.