1935 Ford V8 Coupe - Bonnie & Clyde for Shannons Auction - March 10
A beautifully restored 1935 Ford V8 Coupe in largely original condition will be one of the most sought-after lots of Shannons 13th annual Melbourne International Motor Show Auction on Monday March 10.
Ford promoted the 1935 range as having ‘Greater Beauty, Greater Comfort and Greater Safety, but it was the brisk performance of the flathead V8 engine developing 85 hp that made them the getaway car of choice for criminals like Bonnie and Clyde, the latter writing a testimonial singing the praises of the V8.
For all these reasons, the 1935 range represented a big advance over earlier models, making Ford the number one selling car in America that year, with production totaling 942,439 units.
Finished in stunning Royal Blue with grey leather trim, the Ford being auctioned by Shannons has been in the hands of its current owner for the past four years and has been on a number of outings with the Early Ford Club. As well as a recent gearbox and steering box overhaul, some minor improvements, including 12-volt electrics and hydraulic brakes, have been carried out to make the car easier to live with day to day.
Shannons are predicting a selling price in the range of $25,000-$35,000. www.shannons.com.au
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