Past Collection – 1936 Ford Phaeton Convertible

1932-1938 Ford V-8 Open Models & Wagons

The 1932-1938 Ford V-8 open models and wagons are all collectible. Hoping to leap-frog Chevy’s six, Ford brought out the wonderful little V-8 only four years after the Model A debuted, and it was a tremendous buy for the money. The cast-iron flat head gave at least 78 mph.

Streamlining began with the much swoopier 1933 models, which also had a longer wheelbase. Horsepower was 85 by 1934, the cars even sleeker. A much smaller V-8 choice was added beginning with 1937, when styling took another turn, now very rounded and smooth indeed.

The early V-8 years brought fairly swift change by Ford standards, with body design evolving dramatically (all-steel by 1937), engines growing in power, and time-honored body styles like the roadster and convertible sedan being phased out.

1932-1938 Ford V-8 Open Models & Wagons:
Open models and the beautiful woody wagons are among the most desirable standard production cars of the 1930s
Plentiful parts original and repro

Production of the 1936 Ford V-8 Open Models & Wagons:
2-door DeLuxe roadster: 3,862
4-door DeLuxe phaeton: 5,555
Cabriolet: 4,616
Convertible sedan: 5,601
3/5P convertible 4616 wagon: 7,044
Specifications of the 1932-1938 Ford V-8 Open Models & Wagons:
Wheelbase, inches: 106.5 (1932); 112.0 (1933-38)
Length, inches: varies
Weight, pounds: 2,217-2,543 (1932); 2,337-3,020 (1933-38)
Price, new: $425-$900

Engines for the 1932-1938 Ford V-8 Open Models & Wagons:

Years 1932-1938
Types – v V-8
Size – 221.0 cid
Horsepower – 65/85
Years 1937-1938
Types – sv V-8 x
Size – 136.0 cid
Horsepower – 60