1936 Ford Model 68 Deluxe Roadster

Mr. Irv Warren was a long time owner of this car, mostly keeping it storage since the mid-1960s. It was purchased by Mr. Bruce Blackwell years later for the sum of $11,000. The car was in good condition, but was in need of a restoration. Mr. Blackwell had intentions of performing a restoration, bringing it back to stock configuration. His mind would later change after learning that this was an early 1950s Southern California mild custom. The decision was made to perform a simple refresh of the car, returning it to its early custom condition. It was painted Cordoba Tan and reupholstered in brown leather. The engine is a Flathead Ford V8 fitted with dual carburetors and offering 125 horsepower.

In 2009, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held at Pebble Beach, CA. It was expected to sell for $80,000 - $120,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $50,600, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010