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1936 CHEVROLET CARS DESCRIBEDGENERAL: The doors were now hinged toward the rear: no more "suicide" style front doors. Steel disc wheels were used this year A 14gallon fuel tank was now used on all Chevrolets. In mid-year, steel spoke wheels were adopted for all models.CHEVROLET — STANDARD — SERIES FC — SIX: The Standard series Chevrolets adopted the all-steel Fisher Body with "Turret Top"styling. They had more rounded front fenders and radiator grilles and shells. A split front windshield (as was used on 1935 Master DeLuxes)was new. The number of horizontal hood louvers was reduced to two. with the top ones being longer. Rear fenders were skirted and morestreamlined. Standard Models did not use the “Knee Action” independent front suspension.MASTER DELUXE - SERIES FD/FA - SIX: A thicker. rounder radiator shell characterized cars in the Master DeLuxe line. The grille wasalso larger and more rounded at the top. more pointed at the bottom. A lower hood ornament had its wings pointing back horizontally. TheFD designation was for cars without coil spring front suspension; the FA designation was for cars with this feature. There were still no opencars in the Master DeLuxe series.Note: Master DeLuxe Models with "Knee Action" were designated FA models. They cost 20 more and weighed 30 pounds more. Productionof FD and FA models was lumped together as a single total.Innovations: Hydraulic brakes introduced for Chevrolets. The Cabriolet was reintroduced in Standard (FC) series. Box-girder frame onStandard models. Early Standard Series had composite wood/steel doors. Later cars were all-steel.BODY PAINT CODE/COLORS: 196197198199200201202203204206BlackNavy BlueRegent MaroonWillow GreenKingswood GrayHollywood TanTaupeRegatta RedCabana CreamFrosty GreenENGINE – ALL SERIES: OHV, Inline. Six. Cast iron block. Bore & Stroke: 3.3125” x 4.00”. Displacement: 206.8 cu. in. Compression Ratio:6.0:1. Horsepower: 79 @ 3200 RPM. Torque: 156 ft. lbs. @ 1400 RPM. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 26.3. Main bearings: Three. Valve lifters: Solid.Carburetor: Carter 1V Model 319S.CHASSIS:Standard Series: Wheelbase: 109 inches Tires: 17 x 5.25.Master DeLuxe FD Series: Wheelbase: 113 in Tires: 17 x 5.50 without knee-action.Master DeLuxe FA Series: Wheelbase: 113 in. Tires: 17 x 5.50 with knee-action.TECHNICAL: Manual transmission. Speeds: 3F/1R. Floor shift controls. Single-plate clutch. Semi-floating rear axle. Overall ratio: 4.11:1.Four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Slotted steel spoke wheels.OPTIONS: Bumper guards.Cigar lighterClock.Cowl lamps.Dual side mounts. (Rare).External sun shade.Fender skirts.Fog lamps.Heater.License plate frame.Radio antenna.Radio.Rear view mirror.Seat covers.Spotlight.Wire wheelsHISTORICAL: Introduced: Nov. 2, 1935. Calendar year registrations: 930.250. Calendar year production: 975,238. Model year production:(Standard) 431.016: (Deluxe) 499,996; (Total) 975,238. The Chevrolet General Manager was M.E. Coyle.Chevrolet reclaimed the Number 1 position in U.S. automobile sales this season. A new transcontinental speed record was set by BobMcKenzie driving a 1936 Standard Chevrolet.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
PRODUCTION:Model No.Body Type & SeatingPriceWeightProductionStandard SERIES 2PCabriolet-2/4PCoach-5PSedan-5PTown Sedan -5PSport Sedan-5P 495595510575535600264527452750277527752805Total Production Series FC59,3563,62976,6461,142220,88446,760408,417Master DeLuxe SERIES FA (With Knee-Action) and FD (Without r.2-dr.4-dr.2-dr.4-dr.Coupe-2PSport Coupe-2/4PCoach-5PSedan-5PTown Sedan-5PSport Sedan-5P ,98540,81414,536244,134140,073Total Production Series FA/FD499,861Total Production - All Series908,278CAR IMAGESThe 1936 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe 2-door Town Sedan was the most popular Chevrolet in thatyear. 244,134 Mater Deluxe Town Sedans were delivered.The Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4-door Sport Sedan was the most popular 4-door for 1936 with140,073 sold.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
CAR IMAGES ContinuedThe Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coach 2-door sedan was waning in popularity due to itssmall trunk. Only 40,814 were produced in 1936.Like the Coach, the Master Deluxe 4-door Sedan was losing sales to the 4-door SportSedan due its smaller trunk. A paltry 2,755 were delivered.The 1936 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Sport Coupe was a rumble seat car offering extraseating outside. While popular, only 10,985 buyers chose this model.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
CAR IMAGES ContinuedThe 1936 Business Coupe was a more practical approach as 2 passengers could cram in behind the frontriders. Primarily a salesman's car with the extra capacity for wares in the trunk, it sold well at 49,319 units.The Standard Series was highlighted by the Cabriolet (convertible) sold only in the less expensive line.Perhaps this was done to reduce the sale price, as it was trimmed as Master Deluxe. 3,629 were produced.The 1936 Chevrolet Standard 2-door Town Sedan was a big seller with 220,884 delivered.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
CAR IMAGES ContinuedThe 1936 Standard 4-door Sport Sedan was also popular, trouncing the Standard 4-door sedan by 45 to 1in sales!The 1936 Chevrolet Standard 4-door sedan was not picked by many buyers, due to its sparse trunk. Only1,142 were made.The 1936 Chevrolet Standard 2-door Coach still sold well even with its small trunk with 76,646 delivered.Perhaps its reasonable price of 510 was the reason.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
CAR IMAGES ContinuedThe 1936 Standard Coupe was by far the least expensive 1936 Chevrolet. Also a salesman's car, it was quitepopular with 59,356 produced.Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org .
FA/FD 4-dr. Sport Sedan-5P 665 3080 140,073 Total Production Series FA/FD 499,861 Total Production - All Series 908,278 CAR IMAGES The 1936 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe 2-door
