Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Why is oval racing popular in the US? Circuit courses were
developed to address these concerns; the oval became the norm since
they would allow spectators a better chance of seeing the entire
race, from start to finish, and would take up much less real estate
than a straight line course. Plus, there was an abundance of oval
horse tracks that were being underutilized so several of them were
converted to car tracks.
For consignment, a custom steel Brookville body car in Model A form
of course by Ford. This car harkens back to hot rodding earlier
years with a dropped front I beam axle, open cowl hood, and
stripped down for less weight to power ratio. Drop the hanky and
let's go!
NOTE: This vehicle is titled as a "Special Construction", the
Pennsylvania Department Of Motor Vehicles does not assign a model
year to special construction motor vehicles, trailers, etc. Please
research with you local, county, state or provincial motor vehicle
bureau to ensure that registering and titling of this vehicle is
accepted in your area
Exterior
Painted in Flame Red, this topless side open cowl hood Model A has
vintage Flying A service ads on either side. The tub with its
extended cowl lengthens the bodywork but gives it a racier look.
Upfront a dropped I beam axle holds the front wheels to the ground.
Just aft of this axle we see a vertical stainless ribbed grille and
red painted cowl grille housing. Flanking on either side is a round
headlight with a chromed bezel and red housing that holds a turn
signal on either top of the housing. The hood for the engine has
open sides to add to the hot rodding mystique and show off the
mill. The tub has handless doors and a flat glass windshield with
no top. On the back is an oval red painted fuel tank which sits in
a fabricated beam mounted just above the massive rear axlewhich the
consignor states is courtesy a S-10 pickup. Simple white painted
edged steel wheels are on and these sport red centers. In front we
see 165/80R15's and on back are larger 265/75R15's with deep treads
are on and looking sporty.
Interior
The tub is accessible through swinging doors on either side and
these have a simple black vinyl panel on the inside. The seats are
chrome tubbed bomber style low back buckets and these have a nifty
stitched padded triangular pattern on them within the ultraleather.
A simple red floor is beneath the seats and it changes to black
rubber covering in the front for the drivers and passenger's feet.
A Hurst shifter is between the buckets on the floor, and also a
handbrake is noted. Period correct round rubber pedal coverings are
on for the clutch and brake. A rally steering wheel fronts a red
painted steel dash which has a chromed period "mask" style dash in
the center. This has newer gauges but retains its original
speedometer that came with the 1930 version of the Model A which is
a nice touch to go with the modern look. An ammo box is the center
console and more black covering is on the sides and back off the
tub.
Drivetrain
Open for the world to see is a 215ci V8, which has a single
4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor on top and a T5 5-speed manual
transmission on back. The S-10 10 bolt rear axle is in the center
of the rear wheels and does a good job of spinning them! Headers
and a zoom pipe are on for the loud exhale!
Undercarriage
No rust, just a red painted X frame, floor pans, and rockers. On
the back we note transverse leaf springs and up front on the 4 inch
dropped I beam are leaf springs with a wishbone setup. Drum brakes
are on all 4 corners and all is rust free and very structurally
sound.
Drive-Ability
A true fun driver, easily accessible through the doors and comfy
seats to sit on while driving. All functions work and it is a good
handling hot rodder. Also it has some neck snapping acceleration
due to its low power to weight ratio.
A fine build harkening back to the hot rod days of yore all
stripped down and keeping it simple. Arrest me red and if you are
not careful you will be arrested! Ah what the heck who cares we are
havin' fun!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.