Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 530
1935 Ford V8 Roadster Chassis no. 182129187
Sold for US$35,840 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 530
1935 Ford V8 Roadster
1935 Ford V8 Roadster
Chassis no. 182129187
Chassis no. 182129187
221ci L-Head V8 Engine
Single Stromberg 97 Carburetor
85bhp at 3,800rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Single Front and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring with Solid Front and Three-Quarter Floating Rear Axles
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
* Ford's V8 – an iconic piece of engineering design
* Updated model for 1935
* Handsome and rakish black colorway
THE 1935 FORD V8
1935 saw a complete redesign for the Ford V-8. The engine was relocated substantially forward of the front wheels' centerline and the hood shortened to dramatically enlarge the passengers' compartment and locate rear seat passengers in front the rear axle without lengthening the wheelbase. Ford called it "Center-Poise Ride" and it was a noticeable improvement in interior room and ride. The front fenders were deeply skirted, as they had been since early in '33 model production. The frame X-member was made much larger and the frame side rails boxed for greater stiffness.
The flathead V-8 again was improved. Horsepower remained the same but the poured babbitt connecting rod bearings were replaced with more reliable and easily rebuilt insert bearings. Stromberg came out with a new model 48 carburetor.
One of the redesigned Fords paced the Indianapolis 500 mile race on Decoration Day and four of the wonderfully innovative and creative Miller-Ford V-8 Specials made the field in the 500 although all failed when the grease boiled out of their exhaust manifold-mounted steering boxes, seizing the steering solid.
The 1935 Ford's look is very different from classic proportions but with its grille moved far forward between the deep, crowned, rounded fenders it has its own snub-nosed, truculent, belligerent appeal. It is a car with attitude, attitude that apparently appealed, and still appeals, to a certain group of collectors and Ford enthusiasts.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
In a collection with covers many of the cornerstone models of Ford production prior to the 1950s, it is only natural that one should find an example of the remarkable V8 and in Roadster form it is rarely bettered.
With a sinister, black scheme the rakish looks of the model are even more heightened, the features are accented with red upholstery, red pinstriping and red wire wheels shod with white wall tires. Its condition is best covered with a description of an older restoration, and in parts some of the finishes, such as the steering wheel and dash appear to be original and not refurbished.
This would be one of the most recent arrivals to the group, being purchased from collector Mark Hurwitz in 2020. Owing to the timing of that purchase and the brief ownership prior to their passing, it seems that the Ford was barely used by them. In checking over today, it is noted that the gearbox shifter occasionally locks and this should be attended to as well as a general check over prior to use.
Single Stromberg 97 Carburetor
85bhp at 3,800rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Single Front and Rear Transverse Leaf Spring with Solid Front and Three-Quarter Floating Rear Axles
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
* Ford's V8 – an iconic piece of engineering design
* Updated model for 1935
* Handsome and rakish black colorway
THE 1935 FORD V8
1935 saw a complete redesign for the Ford V-8. The engine was relocated substantially forward of the front wheels' centerline and the hood shortened to dramatically enlarge the passengers' compartment and locate rear seat passengers in front the rear axle without lengthening the wheelbase. Ford called it "Center-Poise Ride" and it was a noticeable improvement in interior room and ride. The front fenders were deeply skirted, as they had been since early in '33 model production. The frame X-member was made much larger and the frame side rails boxed for greater stiffness.
The flathead V-8 again was improved. Horsepower remained the same but the poured babbitt connecting rod bearings were replaced with more reliable and easily rebuilt insert bearings. Stromberg came out with a new model 48 carburetor.
One of the redesigned Fords paced the Indianapolis 500 mile race on Decoration Day and four of the wonderfully innovative and creative Miller-Ford V-8 Specials made the field in the 500 although all failed when the grease boiled out of their exhaust manifold-mounted steering boxes, seizing the steering solid.
The 1935 Ford's look is very different from classic proportions but with its grille moved far forward between the deep, crowned, rounded fenders it has its own snub-nosed, truculent, belligerent appeal. It is a car with attitude, attitude that apparently appealed, and still appeals, to a certain group of collectors and Ford enthusiasts.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
In a collection with covers many of the cornerstone models of Ford production prior to the 1950s, it is only natural that one should find an example of the remarkable V8 and in Roadster form it is rarely bettered.
With a sinister, black scheme the rakish looks of the model are even more heightened, the features are accented with red upholstery, red pinstriping and red wire wheels shod with white wall tires. Its condition is best covered with a description of an older restoration, and in parts some of the finishes, such as the steering wheel and dash appear to be original and not refurbished.
This would be one of the most recent arrivals to the group, being purchased from collector Mark Hurwitz in 2020. Owing to the timing of that purchase and the brief ownership prior to their passing, it seems that the Ford was barely used by them. In checking over today, it is noted that the gearbox shifter occasionally locks and this should be attended to as well as a general check over prior to use.
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