Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A
Ford Motor Company introduced its all-new Model A for 1928. Eight
different passenger bodies were available, ranging from the basic
$480 roadster convertible to the $585 Fordor enclosed sedan. The
Model A's nickel radiator shell and full-crown fenders gave it a
sophisticated look inspired by Lincoln.
For consignment, a custom creation 1930 Ford Fordor starting with a
basic Model A with a Briggs steel body and fiberglass for the
fenders and running boards. A stout Chevrolet 350ci small block V8
with a 700R4 transmission, Vintage Air & Heater and AC, a mahogany
dash, and much more and all bathed in wonderful House of Kolors
Razberry Rainbow Metallic Paint.
Exterior
We are only limited by our imagination and it kicked in big time on
this creation which has a chromed radiator surround, chrome caned
square woven grille and with a single headlight on either side
mounted to a crossbar into the fenders. Also on this bar are turn
signals. These fenders are fiberglass and flawless in their
curvaceous design gently rolling down to the running board covered
in rubber and black paint. This moves rearward and meets up with
another rounded fender also in fiberglass. The roofline of the car
remains unchopped, and the top is black canvas, meanwhile the glass
has been tinted and is like new. The hood has no side cowls and
this is a good thing as it has a hot engine underneath with plenty
of bling to gaze at. The Razberry Rainbow Metallic is beautifully
applied and is miles deep for the steel body. On the back, the
roofline dives straight downward to the black painted and chrome
edged steel fuel tank that has backup lights in it and a backup
camera and rear sensor. Teardrop chrome bezel tail lights cling
tightly to the fenders and a frenched 3rd brake light is just below
the rear glass. 15-inch polished multi-spoke wheels are on and good
rubber is all around.
Interior
Door panels are covered with a gray cloth and show with a darker
gray tuck and roll center panel framed with a hint of purple
piping. A shiny central actuator is on under a stitched under sill
liner all in broadcloth. The windows are now poweractuated.
Suede-esque light gray low back buckets, with more darker small
square tuck and roll broadcloth inserts are in front, and a nifty
bench in the same pattern is in back. These chairs all have nice
dark gray piping on their edges and also are equipped with seat
belts. For the dash, the original metal eyebrow is now painted
razberry and stretches from door to door. Underneath is a mahogany
wood panel for the dash front. Within this wood field are a lineup
of machined look Autometer round gauges with shiny bezels. Billet
style knobs and Vintage AC and heat controls are also in this wood.
A Grant GT wood rimmed rally wheel fronts the dash and is atop of a
Flaming River tilt column all in chrome glory. There are 2 power
ports, Dakota Digital Cruise control and an AM/FM/CD stereo with
speakers throughout the cabin. To the driver's left is a backup cam
screen on the dash top. Near perfect thick pile dark gray carpeting
floods the floors and all other surfaces are a darker gray
broadcloth including the headliner with interior lighting.
Drivetrain
Out in the open behind the radiator and under the open cowled hood,
for all the world to see is a 350ci V8. On top is a 650 4-barrel
Edelbrock carburetor setup with a round chrome air cleaner cover.
On the back is a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with a
cooling fan. This pushes power back to a GM 10 bolt 3.08 posi
geared pumpkin. Sanders ceramic coated headers and Dynomax mufflers
and plenty of chromed bolt ons for this open air beautiful high end
build.
Undercarriage
Clean as a whistle underneath with black boxed frame powder coated
straight rust free steel. Up front is a Mustang II front end with a
Flaming River manual rack and pinion steering. The rear suspension
is a 4 link with coilover adjustable shocks. Wilwood power brakes,
(front disc/rear drums), are now stopping this rod.
Drive-Ability
All good, and all working great. This 8 cylinder has some stuff to
offer up on the power front. Braking was solid and bias free, and
the handling very good as well. All worked just great and plenty of
conveniences of a more modern ride.
You will definitely be the envy of your hot rod friends and
neighbors with this custom Model A rod, cooker and looker, shades
of the early hot rod styling, all bathed in beautiful Razberry
Metallic and chrome trimmings. All aspects are attended to and it
is definitely a high end build. It must be, our consignor states it
has amassed 83 awards with over 50 wins. I'll need its
autograph!
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.