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A Model Dose... Friday 6/27/25

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John Merritt
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Danbury Mint issued a few 1936 Ford models. Two Deluxe Cabriolets and a 3-Window Coupe. All are very impressive, although the Coupe is essentially the same as the '35.

Today, I'll feature the 2 Cabriolets.

The 1st, issued in 1997, came in Washington Blue.

1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 01
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 23
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 04
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 19
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 07
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 24
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 09
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabrio 11

The 2nd, issued in 2007, came in Bambalino Blue and is a LE, #317 of 5000

1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 05
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 02
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 09
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 07
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 14
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 15
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 19
1936 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet 21

John Merritt
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This is a very nice DM.  I love the '36 Ford' especially in coupe form.

 

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LOVE both models. Great pics John!



   
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This is a very nice DM.  I love the '36 Ford' especially in coupe form.

 

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That's one beautiful automobile Jack!

 



   
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More sweetheart Fords with great pics too!


John Bono
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John Napoli
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I have the Washington Blue but not the other.  Thanks for the photos John.  As usual always great pics.



   
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Geoff Jowett
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thanks John. I have the Washington Blue, the coupe, and FMs green Cabriolet



   
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@sizedoesmatter They are sweathearts for sure.



   
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 Geno
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Those look fantastic John. It amazing me that back then, even you basic model cars looked classy.💯👍



   
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kevins
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I have the Bambalino Blue version, a very unique and beautiful shade.



   
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I have both colors in the cabriolet by DM.



   
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