1936 cabriolet
 

Did the 1936 cabriolet club coupe come in a standard model and if so what were the differences between the deluxe and standard. The more specific the better so let’s hear from you guys who know this model. Thanks, Tony.

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Offered in just the Deluxe only.

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Thanks Terry, that's what I thought. I read some where on Ford Barn that it also came in standard, which made me second guess what I already new. Thanks for your clarification.

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Here is some Ford introductory material describing the new Club Cab.

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I had only one '36 club cabriolet. I thought it was one of the ugliest body styles Ford put out in the 30's.
I didn't have it long.

As a side note:
I saw it on ebay not that terribly long ago. It made it's way out to California and had become quite a historic car by then. Well, at least by the time it was once again advertised.
I had contacted the seller pretending to be an interested (potential) buyer just to hear the BS.
Wow! Nearing the point I could no longer handle the BS, I called him out and explained that I was the former owner and in so many words, told him he was a f.... liar.
I see the car hadn't sold and was later relisted.
This kind of leads me to the recent post by Dave Rehor in regard to ads (policy) on the Barn.

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Interesting marketing approach.
Anyone know what or who (whom?) are the "400"?

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Have you ever heard of O. Henry? He wrote a story called "The Four Million". The "400" was a common term used in the gilded age to refer to the "upper crust" of New York City society. He wrote "The Four Million" to refer to the rest of the residents.

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Can anyone tell me all the options deluxe models had.

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I've read a couple of his works but not that one. Thanks for the info.

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"Kube": Cool that you called the faker out.
Must have been a "shock and awe" moment for him.
PS: You're right. The windshield and roofline detract greatly from their beauty.
39 Ford converts look much better.( Yes, I know they are not cabriolets.)

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Kube,
I don't know what the production numbers were but in this area (northwest) if you see a 36- it most likely will be a cabriolet. They must have made a lot of them. What made you recognize that particular car as the one you used to own? Did the guy you talked to make up the big story or was he duped by the previous owner, or was this the person you sold it to? Good for you for setting him stright!

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My old club cabriolet was quite unique in that it was highly modified. The early 60's Thunderbird seats were a dead giveaway as was the engine.
I am not 100% certain if the current seller made up the BS or was simply pushing what he had been told.
Regardless, once I'd sent him photos and a thorough description of the car's history, he didn't change his description.
In my book, that makes him complicit to the "crime".

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I just looked in The V-8 Album book and it says on page 84 that 4616 1936 Club Cabriolets reman. It could seat 5 as it had a back seat. No rumble seat. There is a photo of the car on page 90.

On page 88 of same book it says that 14,068 1936 DeLuxe Cabriolets (Model 68-760) were produced. They had a rumbleseat and no back seat.

On page 89 it says that 3,862 1936 Deluxe Roadsters (Model 68-710) were produced. They had a front seat. No rear seat. They had a rumbleseat too.

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Wow! Thanks for posting that "Kube". Quite unique. What a magneto!

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I've attached another photo. This was the day I hauled it home.

Someone had a fun time "building" this. You an easily pick out all of the early 1970's touches. The inside of the top was leopard skin cloth. Grrr baby!

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Those were the days when hot rods were affordable.
i paid $400 for my 40 in 1963. It was stock.
Was making $1.15 per hour. Qt. of milk cost $25.
Can of tuna was 33 cents and 5 lbs of sugar was 59 cents.
Compete 296 stroker kit from crankshaft Co. in CA was about $500.

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I'm glad I was drinking beer back then and didn't have to buy any milk!

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Corrected my high priced moo juice.

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If you didn't like your choice of cars, that is your taste. I think Henry was an artist. I like all Fords especially my 1936 Cabriolet.
Enjoy Yours.

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Come on aandkt, lighten up......especially now that it's Christmas!!! We're all friends here, just all with different taste. Que sera sera!!!