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What was the average base price on the new 1936 Standard Town Sedan.

The factory price without shipping, tax, or accessories was $535.00.The delivered price was probably around $600.00.
Even though a 1936 came from the factory with bumpers and you could not buy one without the bumpers may have been extra at this price. This was done so as to advertise a lower price (by most cars).

Thanks Jean. I am guessing it would vary a little across the country, but that should be about right for Maryland

Ads ran in the newspaper by GMC, Detroit, Michigan list price range form $495 to $600 for the Standard Models and from $560 to $665 for the Master De Luxe Models, at Flint, Michigan. That is what my '36 Standard, Town Sedan cost. Purchased at Funston Chevrolet in East Detroit. The dealer is still in business today. It was made in Saint Louis, Mo. Shipped via train to East Detroit.

Thanks Terrill,

I didn't think to check the current newspapers from 1936 for ads. Our library has all the back issues of the Hagerstown newspaper. My 36 was built in Tarrytown in May of 36, but I can not trace it back to the original owner or dealership it was purchased from. Maryland Department of Transportation will not give you the information.

Mine even has the oil change stickers on the drivers door. If you have them still on you can get an idea of the area the car was located in by checking the locations on a map. Looking in the glove box for other papers, donation tickets, free cardboard thermometers were given away, may give you an idea, too. I even have S & H Green Stamps in my glove box. There is a redemption center book in there. All items have addresses on them and can give you an idea of where to look. Then looking at the ads will give you a place to start. Also, don't forget the repair shops ads. Some still in business may have old records, too. Does the State have records of who got the ration stickers for gasoline during WWII? My car had an "A" sticker. Check and see. They may release that info. Hopes this helps you.

I think you can't get certain info from your state because they don't have it to give. Also as an aside if you don't have enough period glove-box papers, I supply a packet of period correct original "Glove-box Goodies" at $10 P.P. I made these up to sell at swap meets and have a bunch left over.

There were no original "glove box goodies" in mine. Some one punched a hole in the glove box and put a modern, 12 volt radio with a power converter mounted to the kick panel!

When I display the 36 it is for WW II Home Front living history, so I have a B ration sticker, a Vehicle Tax stamp, gas stamps, other rationing stamps, 1939 to 42 maps, Victory match books,a nd the GM User's
Guide With Wartime Suggestions.

Taking a quick look at your area I could not help but notice that Hoffman Chevrolet was established by 1925 in Hagerstown. That would most certain make it my first choice as it would have been in business only 11 years in 1936. They are still in business today.

Found it!

Good hunting! Way to go! Looks like the $495 price was the asking price across the country.

$495 was the price of a business coupe. A lot of car for the money in 1936

If you read closely, an additional $20 for the bumpers, spare tire and something I can not make out.

for 20 dollars add knee action on the master deluxe sedan

Accessories will nickle and dime you to death back then and even now!

Found the price list for all 36 models in the front of the Chevrolet Master Parts List. The Standard Sport Sedan price was $535.00 . To that you add $20.00 for bumpers and a spare. (Outside spares included a wheel lock for that price), so the price would be $545.00 + any other options and tax.