A 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe is one of the most iconic early Ford hot rods. The unique body style takes on a whole different personality when the top is chopped, as seen on this slick, red 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe. The selling dealer, Tucson Classic Motor Company, notes that this “all-steel (except for the fiberglass rear fenders) coupe was meticulously built over a 25-year span.” It was finished in 2014 and has seen 21,500 miles of pleasurable driving since then. The dealer adds that the car still shows in “excellent” condition.
- The engine is a Chrysler LA 360 cu.in. OHV V8 of 1972 vintage.
- A Weiand intake manifold is mated to an Edelbrock carburetor.
- The engine has an electronic ignition system.
- A six-quart oil pan was installed.
- A Griffin radiator cools the engine.
- The three-speed automatic transmission is a Chrysler 727 TorqueFlite with a big oil pan.
- A Chrysler 8¾-inch rear end houses 2.71:1 “freeway” gears for comfy cruising.
- The steel roof was chopped 3 inches and the seams were leaded.
- A custom sunroof has replaced the original fabric top insert.
- The glass is “like new,” with no leaks around the flush-mounted windshield.
- Windows are power operated.
- Door and trunk handles were shaved.
- The hood was punched with louvers.
- Rear bumper brackets were shortened for tighter bumper fitment.
- The license plate holder was recessed.
- The gas door is from a VW.
- The red paint is two-toned, with darker red below the beltline.
- The paint has been fully sanded and buffed to a mirror finish, per the seller.
- Panel fitment is “excellent,” in the seller’s opinion.
- Door jambs and under the hood have been finished as well as the exterior.
- There is some minor road rash on the nose from driving.
- The custom interior was stitched by Portage Trim of Ravenna, Ohio.
- A 1998 Jeep Wagoneer supplied the bucket seats.
- The upholstery material is called Ultraleather by the seller.
- There is a little carpet wear in the driver’s footwell.
- The seller calls the interior color “Allante Teak Tan” and says condition is excellent.
- Vintage Air supplied the A/C that’s located behind the seats.
- The Pioneer stereo has custom built-in speakers.
- The custom windshield wiper system “works great,” according to the seller.
- The steering column is a tilt unit with a Lecarra wheel.
- Wabbit’s Woodworks built the custom wood dash insert for the VDO gauges.
- The trunk was upholstered to match the interior.
- The car has power steering with “no excessive play.”
- The front suspension is an IFS system.
- Parallel leaf springs with Ridetech shocks support the 8¾-inch rear end.
- New Cooper Cobra P255/60R15 tires were installed in January 2025.
- The five-spoke wheels are from Billet Specialties.
- There are photos of the build process and some receipts.
- The seller notes no problems or issues.
- This 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe has a 360-cu.in. Chrysler LA V8.
- The transmission is a Mopar 727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic.
- The paint is two-tone red.
- The top was chopped 3 inches and fitted with a sunroof.
- The bucket seat interior was upholstered in Ultraleather.
The selling dealer states that it will provide a clean and open Arizona title for the proper transfer of ownership for this vehicle. This 1936 Ford Three-Window Coupe Street Rod was just serviced, according to the seller, Tucson Classic Motor Company, and is “turn key, ready to go.”