1936 Stainless Steel Ford

[BBB725]

1936 Stainless Steel Ford

This is the 1936 Ford Coupe built for and owned by Allegheny Ludlum Steel. This is 1 of only 4 in existence and is the only one currently in running & roadworthy condition.
The car is in exceptional condition, with the interior and even the frame looking great. All 4 cars each had over 200,000 miles on them before they removed them from service. These cars were built for Allegheny as promotional and marketing projects. The top salesmen each year were given the honor of being able to drive them for one year.
The v-8 engine (max 85 hp) ran like a sewing machine and was surprisingly smooth and quiet. FYI, the car was insured (we were told) for the trip to Louisville via covered trailer for 1.5 million dollars. We were also told that the dies were ruined by stamping the stainless car parts, making these the last of these cars ever produced.
More information of the history on these automobiles can be found at Allegheny Ludlum's website.

[Bobcat]

they didn't smuggle cocaine in these stainless cars? cool find

[Wrinkleface]

Sharp!!Would not mind tool'n round town in that!!! Good fun!

[Blue Oval]

Great post!

[stecz20]

would you take george with ya in that????

[Buoy]

Very cool cars!! I remember seeing one on the road in a parade as a kid.
My Grandfather retired from Allegheny Ludlum and many of my family members worked there.
The steel plant is in a little town in PA named Natrona. I still remember visiting my Grandparents as a kid and hearing the steam whistle signifying shift changes.
The whole town ran on that steam whistle.
Small town, my Dad joined the Airforce, otherwise, he wouldn't have had much choice than work at the steel mill.
My Grandfather was the guy that knew everything going on in town, and was involved in everything that went on, for things like "community days".
I remember seeing these cars being brought out for the parades and such as a kid in the 70's. I think he drove one of them in one of the parades.
I think at the time, 2 of them were operational, and were both in the parade.

[NJgr8ful]

Nice and not a speck of rust anywhere! Amazing ...

[Buoy]

Nice and not a speck of rust anywhere! Amazing ...

Yeah, they must've cleaned them up since I was a kid...

[Wrinkleface]

would you take george with ya in that????

F'n A Man, front seat!!!!

[cosmic12]

Very cool cars!! I remember seeing one on the road in a parade as a kid.
My Grandfather retired from Allegheny Ludlum and many of my family members worked there.
The steel plant is in a little town in PA named Natrona. I still remember visiting my Grandparents as a kid and hearing the steam whistle signifying shift changes.
The whole town ran on that steam whistle.
Small town, my Dad joined the Airforce, otherwise, he wouldn't have had much choice than work at the steel mill.
My Grandfather was the guy that knew everything going on in town, and was involved in everything that went on, for things like "community days".
I remember seeing these cars being brought out for the parades and such as a kid in the 70's. I think he drove one of them in one of the parades.
I think at the time, 2 of them were operational, and were both in the parade.

Where's the smoke stacks?

[Buoy]

Where's the smoke stacks?

Yep, that's something I remember well. The smoke stacks.
This is actually some of the stuff that made me start that thread. I'm glad it made an impact that you remember it.
My Grandfather meant alot to me, he was a great guy. Hard for me to believe that he passed 10 yrs. ago.
Seeing the pictures of that car brought back a lot of memories.

[NJgr8ful]

Yeah, they must've cleaned them up since I was a kid...

[KENNYO]

Needs some 20's and a chopped top!