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They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This may be true to varying degrees but sometimes a vision is so remarkable that it makes its presence known despite the dazzle of others vying for attention. Such was the case at the recent Mopars at the Strip event where the 1936 Dodge Coupe belonging to Las Vegas local Greg Munsell drew the attention from all eyes cast it’s way.
Coming, going or standing still in a crowd, this attention grabbing 1936 Dodge refuses to be ignored!
Whether you call the color Plum Crazy or In-Violet, this shade has been popular with Mopar fans since it was first released. Now with the added magic from modern paint formulas that add depth and warmth to the color, this old favorite takes on new dimensions. The chrome and bright work has been retained from the original design and restored to a high degree. All this detail along with the precise fit of the body panels and you have a car that looks as good close-up as it does from a distance.
Although this basic color has been a Mopar favorite since the 1970's, modern paint formulas take the visual experience far beyond its original impact.
The visual impact of this car is not limited to the exterior. Seats, door panels and carpets are done in striking shades of red, which might seem a bit unusual at first glance. But the theme of this car is to be noticed and the upholstery certainly follows that thought closely.
Red upholstery was not expected but it certainly completed the theme of getting noticed. Placement of the sound system confirms age old custom that he who drives the car controls the tunes!
The dash and steering wheel are done in a highly polished burl wood finish that conveys the impression that this is definitely a guy’s car. Also, the layout of the dash is suited to the person driving as the stereo control is directly in front of the driver and all the gauges along with a vintage push-button automatic transmission selector are moved towards the center.
Muncell’s Dodge is motivated by an old-style Hemi fed by dual quads and torqueflite transmission. While it is certainly not built to be a race car, it can surely hold its own in the stoplight Grand Prix.
Early hemi cranking a torqueflite trans provides the scoot while Cragar S/S wheels mounted with Goodrich T/A Radials add some style and hold the pavement.
The suspension rides at a height that is low enough to be fashionable yet high enough to endure some of the rougher roadways in the area. Disc brakes reside at all four wheels which roll on Goodrich T/A Radials mounted on Cragar S/S rims for an added touch of class!
Despite the high quality of the vehicles on display around her, this ’36 Coupe drew people to it like ants drawn to maple syrup. It was impossible not to notice it. But isn’t that part of hot rodding’s appeal to begin with?
