35 Phaeton in Europe

[G917t]

Does anyone know if the Phaeton models were exported to or manufactured in Europe in any number or were they more of an American taste?

Thank you!

[deuce lover]

Yes there is one in the Canary Islands.He was on here many yrs ago. A fellow in Belgium or Denmark (not sure)imported one from the US last year I believe.He was on here looking for an engine.Maybe in the UK but not offered in France.
Here is a link to his post in 2011:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...nary+Island+35

[DavidG]

At least the body was anufactured in either the U.S. or Canada and exported from there. Most likely from the U.S. if originally sold in Europe.

[q81a]

63 were shipped from Canada to Dagenham, England. Of these 1 was sent to Barcelona in Spain. 15 were shipped to Alexandria in Egypt. The remaining 47 were here in England, there is one known survivor, that was in one family, from 1936 to i think the late 1980,s. It is currently being restored.

[G917t]

Thank you for the detailed answer.

[Model51]

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q81a - I'm impressed with the way you were able to answer the question. Just curious of the source of your information. Do you have a copy of Ford's production records? I find this sort of thing very intersting.

[deuce lover]

I believe the one that went to Barcelona is the one in the Canary Islands and was being restored also.
See post #2

[John Gibson]

I spotted this one in Burma in 1982

[q81a]

I have copies of some of the pages from a Canadian records book, that covers overseas shipments. They are copies of the copies that Sam Roberts obtained when he was researching the history of the Ford Model Y. As i had loaned him some Ford literature from my collection, he gave me the copies as a thankyou. The pages i have cover 1932 to 1937.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by John Gibson

I spotted this one in Burma in 1982

[Viv W]

I have a 35 Phaeton in Zimbabwe that was built in Canada, and a friend has a 35 coupe.
I would be very interested to Know and see how many cars from 1932 to 1939 were exported to Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, South Africa and any other african countries.
Many thanks
Regards
Viv,

[Model51]

q81a - I just sent you a Personal Message with a few additional questions. Dave

[ronn]

what is going on with the roof and windshield of the Burma car?

[q81a]

The records i have list 69 destinations worldwide from Adelaide to Zanzibar. The vehicles listed number several thousand.

[4 MAINS V8]

I own the English phaeton in question. It is now fully restored to as near original as is possible. Very little information exists as to what the original specification was. The original manufacturer plate states it was manufactured in Dagenham England, made in Canada. No doubt it also contains English sourced parts. The interior trim was a different colour to US/ Canadian phaetons for starters. I would be grateful for any other original information.