Hemmings Find of the Day – 1936 Ford Model 68 Phaeton

Published by Mike on September 25, 2013

Among the most stately non-luxury automobile designs of the Thirties was surely Ford’s Model 68 Phaeton, which boasted styling far more upscale than its blue-collar roots would indicate. This 1936 Model 68 phaeton for sale on Hemmings.com sports a ground-up restoration by a specialist shop with first-in-class and best-in-show credentials on its resume. Options on the car include the correct Ford radio and an in-mirror clock, and both the exterior and interior have reportedly been refinished in the original hues. From the seller’s description:

Beautiful restoration from the ground up of this 1936 Ford Phaeton – all effort focused on restoration to exact original. This car was restored by an experienced 1935 / 36 restoration specialist in upstate New York – with every attention to details right down to proper nut and bolt colors / finishes, polished and non-polished surfaces, etc. The engine runs wonderfully with a complete overhaul restoration LB block including aluminum heads. Options include proper Ford radio, pull-chain clock mirror, and heart-shaped wiper motor. This car is wonderful to drive and to show. Past restorations by this expert have won first in class and best of show at meets throughout the northeast and nationally.