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1936 DODGE D3 CONVERTIBLE COUPE

LMCT 7819
SN:4104

“DODGE’S BEAUTY WINNER”

Introduced in 1935 the Dodge D3 was the Export Variant of “Dodge’s Beauty Winner” the D2, Powered by the 201.3ci 6 Cylinder Chrysler Flat Head and was Available in Five Distinct Body Styles, including: 4 Door Sedan, 2 Door Sedan, 4 Door Convertible, Coupe and Convertible Coupe.

This Stunning 1936 Dodge D3 Convertible Coupe was First Registered in Victoria on 4th June 1936 to Mr. John Babbage of Seymour according to the Accompanying ‘Owner’s Certificate of Motor Car’. The Certificate also Identifies Two Further Transfers of Ownership in 1956 and 1959, while also Verifying a Colour Change in 1959 to Green, from it’s Original ‘Buff & Black’.

Purchased from the Back of a Service Station in the Mid 60’s, the Most Recent Owner was Custodian of the Lovely D3 for Over Half a Century! After Over 60 years On the Road, the Convertible Coupe was Subject to an Extremely Thorough, Complete Restoration Spanning from 1997 to 2002.

Between Mr Tom Henderson of Bellbridge Vic and Graham Robb Auto Restorations of Tabletop NSW the Dodge was Completely Stripped, the Bodywork/Chassis was Trued, Cleared of All Rust & Painted in a Rich Dark Blue, the Upholstery was Re-Trimmed in Magnolia Leather, a New Wiring Loom was Made and Installed and the Mechanicals were Comprehensively Rebuilt including: Engine (Non Original, 1939 Example of the Same Specification), Gearbox, Steering, Brakes and Suspension.

The Soft Top Hood in Black Vinyl Fabric is in Excellent Condition, Supported by the matching Sidecurtains, also in superb condition, allowing for Year-Round Enjoyment. The Only Non-Standard Item in the Cockpit appears to be the Fittment of an Indicator Switch Stalk to the Steering Column to Operate the Chrome Bullet Shaped Indicators, Front and Rear.

Included in the History File for the Dodge are a Number of Photographs which were Taken Before and During the Restoration, a Wonderful Black & White Photograph Dated 1957 of the Dodge taken in Kew, with its Then Owner Walter Lawler and an Abundant Amount of Invoices, Documenting the Extent of the Restoration and Further Maintenance.

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