1935 Ford Cabriolet

Description 1935 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod VIN – 181238639Exterior Color – Garnet Metallic Interior Color – White LeatherEngine – 350/350hp cu. in. V8Transmission – GM Th 700R4 automaticCurrent Miles – 2,158 (since build was completed in 2006)General Overview Ford revolutionized modern automobiles in the teens and early 20s, but by 1934 the formerly upright design of the Model T and subsequent Model A and 32 Ford was streamlined into a very attractive series of cars. Available in a range of models, the distinctive design and refined features defined a new interest in styling even for family cars. After the war, the bounty of left-over prewar cars made for inexpensive hot rodding fun using 1930s era cars, forming the genesis of the iconic American Hot Rod. Hand-built hot rods have advanced to new heights with every consecutive decade culminating in million-dollar visions bringing home top awards as new generations of builders raise the build quality of these unstoppable American powerhouses of performance and design.History and Build Details of This Car This 1935 Ford Cabriolet Hot Rod was the subject of a custom professional build which began in 1998 when the commissioning owners engaged Bob Rigg of Bob’s Rod and Custom, Logan, Utah. Completed by 2006, the car won Best of Show at the 2009 Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic, Carson City, NV. Shortly after the 2009 win, the patriarch of the current family owners purchased this car, retaining it in their private family collection. The heart of the build is the Chris Boggress metal work which was carefully done in order to capture the right combination of vintage era modifications creating the right look. The all-steel body features a perfectly raked stance, lowered body position, and lowered fender/running board drop. The body rake is enhanced by large and small diameter tires and chrome plated Vintiques wire wheels wearing Coker Classic wide white wall tires. The project began with a 1935 Ford all steel body which was removed from the stock frame. The finished body was mounted to a TCI boxed ladder frame chassis with a lightened center cross brace. The finished body was painted Garnet Metallic by Sonny Bonomo, and a pair of stainless steel front and rear bumpers were installed. ??For the mechanical features, a GM Ramjet Fuel-Injected 350/350 hp V8 and GM Turbohydra 700R4 automatic transmission were installed along with a Griffin aluminum radiator, dual electric cooling fans, Bogus Induction by Bob Roggs, a 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank, HPC coated headers, dual exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers, and chrome plated pencil tip under bumper finishers. For suspension duties, a Ford 9” solid rear axle with telescopic rear shocks and longitudinal leaf springs were installed, while the front suspension included independent tubular A-arms and adjustable coil over shocks. Braking is provided by four wheel ventilated disc brakes and dual piston Wilwood calipers, a chassis mounted power-assist brake booster, power steering, and braided stainless brake lines. A contemporary Vintage Air and heat system was installed and delivers cold air conditioning or heat to the cabin powered by a via a single wide-band serpentine belt with controls located on the custom built center console. Car is also equipped with cruise control. The interior was designed and finished by custom interior specialist Jack Larsen. The interior features high-quality white leather throughout including contoured split-bench bucket seats with center armrest, custom contoured and embossed matching white door panels, garnet carpet, and a white leather bench seat for the rumble seat area. The dash is finished with matching garnet color, VDO gauges, a custom under dash and center stack console, a garnet finished IDIDIT dropped steering column with a column automatic selector, and a wood rim Grant banjo-style steering wheel. Other interior features include an Eclipse AM/FM Cassette stereo with 10 speaker sound system and separate six disc CD changer, power windows, gold tone interior accents, and a rear view mirror with Ford branded vintage clock. In November 2025, the car was serviced by Performance Fabrication who replaced all eight fuel injectors, installed a new MEFI ECU and MAP sensor, installed a new injector seal kit, new plugs, cleaned the fuel tank, replaced the fuel filter, performed a brake fluid flush, and road tested the car. In May 2026 the air conditioning system was charged with R1124A freon. Condition Overview Today this 35 Ford Hot Rod is ready to enjoy and show. The vivid garnet metallic exterior finish is glossy and smooth, and the vintage trim and detailed features are in excellent condition. The doors, hood, and rubble seat lid all open and shut with excellent closure, very nice panel gaps, and great fit including the louvered hood panels. The overall body work has been very well done with great position and stance. The dropped front and rear stainless steel bumpers are excellent perimeter accents to the wide stance further enhanced by the chrome plated Vintique wire wheels and white wall tires. The iconic chrome finished 1935 grille features large diameter headlights, chrome surround, and centered blue Ford oval. The convertible top is in excellent condition and can be raised in the up position and locked in that configuration for added stability on longer highway runs or club tours. When lowered, the rear top boot snaps in place along the perimeter. When the top is up, the rear “mail slot” window can be zipped down for additional cabin ventilation. The Vintage Air air-conditioning blows cold and also offers another setting that to heat the cabin. The car is equipped with power windows, both of which operate up and down smoothly. A rocker switch behind the driver’s seat activates a release for the rumble seat and both doors can be opened (hot rod “Popper” style) electro-mechanically when button activated from a key fob. The interior is well-appointed with plenty of