1935 Ford Cabriolet For Sale
Original restored 1935 Ford Deluxe Rumble Seat Cabriolet with 3900 miles since the restoration. The 1930 to 1936 Ford open cars are the most collectable of the early Fords and have held excellent value even in hard times. Although it is not a 100-point show car, it would not take much to bring it to that level!
This car has had a frame off restoration about 11 years ago and was repainted a correct ford color,
about 6 years ago. It was correctly disassembled for the new paint, and about $25,000 was spent on the paint job! With red spoke wheels it is a real eye catcher! It is an all steel original Henry Ford car. The upholstery is Lebarron Bonney with Leather seats. The correct original Ford Chocolate floor mat is nicely matched to the rear dark brown carpet. The top upholstery is only 2 years old. The engine is a rare LB inserted bearing engine with model 68 heads, although I have not pulled off the engine pan to confirm this. It has always started and run well for me. The engine compartment looks nice, but the exhaust manifolds have rusted slightly and could be re detailed. The transmission gears are upgraded to 1946-48 synchromesh gears and it downs shifts with ease! The only mechanical flaws are the brakes. This car has rod type brakes that work great when well adjusted. 11 years ago the drums were turned down and matched to each shoe, so I don't think in 3900 miles since the rebuild it needs more than removal of corrosion with wire brush. The fenders have a few minor scratches since the new paint and I have the original green paint for touch up. All chrome was redone 11 years ago. It is not as sharp as when it was fresh, but a good polish should brighten it up a lot. All the deluxe gauges work, but the Oil pressure and Gas. I had both water pumps rebuilt with new radiator hoses last year.
This car is missing a wiper blade arm, but has the passenger side post to add dual wipers; the drivers door lock, which I have purchased and goes with the car just needs to be installed. The side mount antennae, and a transmission boot are missing. I believe Mac Antique Auto carries these parts. It has the rare heart shaped wiper as well as the rare electric clock, both, which are untested. The radio head is present but the radio box and cables are missing. Extra parts include an old dash lite switch and spare tire rim, two piece cover (with fresh paint) and a lock. Vineyard Green paint from the repaint is ready to spray on any touch up areas.