Ready To Roll: 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Having spent its life in Texas, this 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe is a solid and rust-free survivor. It runs, it drives, it’s roadworthy, and it is ready for a new owner to take it home and enjoy the classic car ownership experience. If that sounds like a great option to you, then you will find the Coupe located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $28,000 for the classic Ford, although the option is also available to make an offer.
The Ford is finished in Biarritz Cream and generally presents quite nicely. The paint isn’t perfect, as there are a few marks and chips to be seen in various locations. However, none of these marks are significant and are well in keeping with what could be considered to be an original survivor. Having spent its life in Texas, this Ford has managed to avoid any rust issues. In fact, the owner says that it is as solid today as it was the day that it rolled off the production line. The external trim and chrome generally look quite good, although I can notice some deterioration on the rear bumper in a couple of spots. The luggage rack is a nice addition and seems to be in good condition. It is also a practical item, providing luggage space to compensate for the space that has been lost by the inclusion of a rumble seat.
It isn’t clear when it occurred, but it looks like the interior may have received at least a partial restoration at some point. The seats and door trims look to be relatively new. This is especially apparent when you compare their condition with that of the headliner. This looks to be original, although if it is, it is still in good condition for its age. The carpet on the floor is a recent addition, while the dash has definitely been refurbished. The original owner didn’t look terribly hard at the options list when they ordered the Coupe, as it is fitted with the standard single windshield wiper, and there is also no radio. Regardless of the lack of luxury appointments, the interior still presents very well and should provide its next owner with years of service.
While the drivetrain of the Coupe is largely original, it has received a couple of upgrades that should make the ownership experience that bit more pleasant. powering the Ford is the mighty 221ci flathead V8, with its 85hp finding its way to the rear wheels via a 3-speed manual transmission. All of this sounds pretty normal up to this point. However, you can see an alternator bolted to the engine in place of the original generator. This addition and an upgrade to a 12-volt electrical system should make the Coupe a more reliable prospect, especially in colder weather. The good news here is that the Ford is said to be in really solid mechanical health. In fact, the owner is currently using it as a daily driver, which would seem to confirm this claim. He actually goes so far as to state that the Coupe drives like new. There are a couple of minor items that I would be inclined to tidy if I bought the car (loose wires), but it generally looks pretty clean under the hood.
This 1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe is a great old car, and there are a few possibilities that the owner floats when it comes to the future of the car. He suggests leaving it exactly as it currently stands, with the new owner enjoying the experience of driving an original survivor. He also floats the idea of it becoming the base for a restomod or a custom, and if this happened, it would not be the first time that it would have happened to a 5-Window Coupe. They have a shape that easily lends itself to both ideas. He also raises the idea of completing a restoration on the Ford and returning it to its former glory. Personally, I would be inclined to plump for the first of these options. What about you?
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Comments
Nice original looking car besides the fact that I don’t think that color was available in 1935!!!
You made me look it up, Tim.
There were actually two shades of cream offered by Ford in 1935: Biarritz Cream as apparently seen here, and Tacoma Cream. Not sure how much difference there was, if any.
Found this info on two different “enthusiast” sites. We all know how “enthusiasts” are, but this isn’t the first Ford of that era I’ve seen in white(ish) paint. A welcome change from black, gray and/or Patina!
Good find RayT!! I’m glad it was available cause it looks good!!! I haven’t seen any in this color before and it’s a nice change!!!
Leave it exactly as-is, I’ve seen enough of these turned into hot rods. To see a mostly stock ’35 Ford coupe would be a treat. Maybe freshen it up here and there as needed and just enjoy 1935-style motoring in a classic V8 Ford.
The flathead which made many happy in 1934 is a good engine for this beautiful car..
One recommendation below from B&C 👀
“
Mr. Henry Ford
Detroit, Mich.
Dear Sir:
While I still have got breath in my lungs I will tell you what a dandy car you make. I have drove Fords exclusively when I could get away with one. For sustained speed and freedom from trouble the Ford has got every other car skinned, and even if my business hasen’t been strickly legal it don’t hurt anything to tell you what a fine car you got in the V8.
Yours truly
Clyde Champion Barrow“
Would like to make an offer on it if it checks out and my Bid is contingent upon several things like 2nd wiper factory option was left off car, so I would have to have that corrected and costly. Find a working radio and antennae online etc and installed, New Headliner to match seat and doors in color. Detail under the hood, cleaning area and replacing the wires decently in place, lastly having Bumpers re-chromed.
Re do brake system for safety. Changing fluids in trans,. Differential, and radiator with oil and filter change, I have a rough estimate of all the cost involved to do this. So if you would like a bid that does not match your BIN of 28,000 emails me at [email protected] and I will send it to you if U R interested. Doug
There’s always been a lot of hype over the ’33 and ’34 models. The ’35, while similar has been considered by the masses as the ‘red-headed stepchild.’ However, I prefer the ’35. Being a hopeless fan of old iron, I go to a lot of shows, camera in hand (My portfolio is around 20K car/truck/motorcycle/tractor pics). I run into a lot of these that have been street-rodded, resto-modded, and hopelessly butchered. I always treasure the pics I get of one that has been allowed to retain its original looks and powertrain; they ARE getting hard to find. I wish that I could afford to even think about getting this one…
Here’s a very well done street-rod. The builder put a lot into it but the next owner will likely change everything and the cycle starts over again. I could have a lot of fun with the flathead but that’s me…
It would be easy to clean up the wiring and other small issues to make this gem a real sweet-heart. I agree that there are enough rodded versions of this model and this one would be best left stock. I just sold a really clean ’38 Ford DeLuxe coupe to a collector because I’m a Hot Rod guy & know I wouldn’t be able to leave it alone..
Thanks!
Too many have been hot-rodded. I hope anyone that winds up with this car keeps it stock.
Beautiful car. I love the body style. Hope the next owner keeps it as stock as possible.
That could be a 6volt alternator. I have a 6 volt positive ground one on my 40 Hudson.
Joining the chorus here: please, please, please don’t hot-rod this. It’s beautiful just as it is.
What a bunch of restorers!