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Refurbished and modified over a multi-year period in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this 1936 Ford Model 68 three-window coupe is a beautifully executed classic hot rod. It blends iconic pre-war styling with significant flathead V8 performance upgrades and custom suspension work

Engine & Drivetrain

• Engine: Simca-built 239ci flathead V8, overbored .010″ during the refurbishment.

• Internals: Built with a forged crankshaft, Arias pistons, and CP-Carrillo H-beam connecting rods.

• Top-End & Fuel: Features Offenhauser cylinder heads and four Stromberg 97 downdraft carburetors topped with chrome filter housings, all mounted on an aluminum intake manifold.

• Additional Upgrades: Equipped with MSD ignition and exhaust headers from Red’s Headers.

• Transmission: Three-speed synchronized manual transmission sourced from a 1939 Lincoln, featuring a custom piston-style shift knob.

Chassis & Stance

• Suspension: The front suspension features a 2″ drop for a classic hot-rod stance.

• Braking: Upgraded to 1939 Lincoln hydraulic front and rear brakes for significantly improved stopping power.

• Wheels & Tires: 15″ steel wheels with polished hubcaps, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle tires.

Exterior Details

• Refinished in a deep black paint complemented by subtle green pinstriping.

• Classic Model 68 design features, including redesigned vertical grille bars, restyled rear fenders, and dual horns concealed behind chrome bezels.

• Brightwork includes chrome bumpers, running boards, grille, and a driver-side mirror.

• Features a classic rumble seat upholstered in brown vinyl.

Interior & Comfort

• The cabin is trimmed in tan cloth with period-correct, color-coordinated rubber floor coverings.

• Features a beautifully painted woodgrain finish on the metal dash and the upper door panels.

• Instrumentation includes a factory 100-mph speedometer, auxiliary gauges, and a Stewart Warner tachometer mounted beneath a circular radio dial.