The Model 48 was an update on Ford's V8 Model 40A, the company's main product. Introduced in 1935, the Model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, begetting the 1937 Model before being thoroughly redesigned for 1941. The Ford's combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival Chevy for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold.The Ford was a thorough refresh on the popular V8-powered Ford. The four-cylinder Model A engine was no longer offered, leaving just the 221 in V8 to power every Ford car and truck. The transverse leaf spring suspension remained, but the front spring was relocated ahead of the axle to allow more interior volume. The body was lowered and new "Center-Poise" seating improved comfort.

Visually, the Ford was much more modern with the grille pushed forward and made more prominent by de-emphasized and more-integrated fenders. A major advance was a true integrated trunk on "trunkback" sedans, though the traditional "flatback" was also offered. Outdated body styles like the Victoria were also deleted for the year. Two trim lines were offered, standard and DeLuxe, across a number of body styles including a base roadster, five-window coupe, three-window coupe, Tudor and Fordorsedans in flatback or trunkback versions, a convertible sedan, a woody station wagon, and new Model 51 truck. Chevrolet regained the sales lead at the end of 1936, but the Ford still sold extremely well. A new club cabriolet model was introduced with a fully-framed windshield and weatherproof top, and the convertible sedan gained the popular integrated trunkback design.

The look was updated with an inverted pentagonal grille with all-vertical bars beneath a prominent hood and three horizontal chrome side strips (on DeLuxe models). A concealed horn, long a prominent part of the Ford's design, also brought the car into modern times. Other major changes for 1936 were the use of pressed steel "artillery" solid wheels instead of wire wheels.

This interesting car was an early 50's hot rod when discovered by the current owner in the 70's. The car had been modified visually with Mercury bumpers, recessed door handles, and of course the installation of the 265 Chevy V8. After driving the car for a few years the descision was made to restore the car to correct '36 Ford appearance with correct NOS parts, but leave the Chevy Powerplant due to its superior drivability. This car is an excellent runner and is in top flite cosmetic condtion as well. It has been kept in a climate controlled museum like setting so still remains in very very nice condition. The car is started on a regular basis and has been recently recommisioned so is in excellent running and driving condition. There are no issues or problems with this car.

This car is titled as a '35.