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1936 Ford Cabriolet

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$67,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $61,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948)
Generation
Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940)
Version
Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
2491309
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 91 comparable sales, 45% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,000 to $42,000
Median$31,000
Sales behind it91Likely

From 91 sales of the Ford Deluxe and Super Deluxe (1935 to 1948) Model 48 to 01A (1935 to 1940) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,000 and $42,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1936 Ford CoupeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$21,000
1936 Ford 3-Window CoupeMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$42,000
1936 Ford Deluxe 5-Window CoupeBring a Trailer, July 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 30, 2026$25,000
1936 Ford CoupeMecum, Jan. 17, 2026MecumJan. 17, 2026$42,000
1936 Ford Deluxe 3-Window CoupeMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$35,000
1936 Ford Deluxe 5-Window CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2025$28,500
1936 Ford CoupeMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$29,000
1936 Ford Deluxe Convertible SedanMecum, May 10, 2025MecumMay 10, 2025$18,000