1936 Pontiac

edited by David Barth, 30 January 2009.
Courtesy The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Photos were taken in January 2009.

The 1936 Pontiacs followed the successful formula of the innovative 1935 models. Introduced that year were the all-steel "turret top," "no draft" ventilation, and the "Silver Streak" hood trim that was to characterize Pontiac styling for many years. Designer Franklin Q. Hershey was responsible for the famous Pontiac "Silver Streaks," a Pontiac styling cue until 1956, as well as the streamlined bodies.

The Master Six was the economy model for Pontiac for 1936, and as such, lacked the "knee action" front suspension featured on more expensive models like the Deluxe Six and Deluxe Eight. Standard equipment included hydraulic brakes, a foot-operated starter button, "Cross-flow" cooling, and a Delco-Remy ignition.

This 1936 Master Six was restored by longtime Crawford Collection donor Donald C. Burnham, who then donated it to the collection. It is equipped with an optional radio and an antenna that runs beneath the running board.

Model: Master Six
Body Style: Coupe
Original Factory Price: $625
Brake Horsepower: 81
Displacement: 208 cubic inches
Bore: 3 3/8 inches
Stroke: 3 7/8 inches
Cylinders: 6, in-line
Wheelbase: 112 inches
Manufacturer: Pontiac Motor Division, General Motors Corporation
Location: Pontiac, Michigan, USA

Donor: Don and Ginny Burnham