Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan
The Ford Model A was a car made by the Ford Motor Company. It had a
four-cylinder engine. It replaced the Ford Model T and was replaced
by the Ford Model B and Ford Model 18. Though it was only made for
five years, 4,849,340 Model A's were made and sold.
This consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A Ford sedan that has a good
looking rebuilt engine, an absolutely beautiful custom interior and
fair exterior. It is rust free and exhibits as mostly original for
this exterior. A driver survivor which could be taken across the
country or around town or wherever. It runs just great.
Exterior
An older restoration was performed on this car and the finish is
starting to show its age on the two-tone paint job with maroon for
the roof and body and black for fenders and running boards. The
roof is vinyl, and this is due to the fact that back in 1930 the
technology did not exist to stamp a panel large enough to fit the
entire roof, so it was left to be canvas with lath structure. Today
it is black vinyl and looks great with no fade or tears. Our
example pictured here has well minded thin gaps throughout, is all
rust free, and the paint is still looking decent, but does show a
few chips, scuffs, dents, crazing and flaws. Some black is seen
highlighting the body bump out line and pillars, and the curved
fenders and adjoining running boards are black as well. All glass
is clear, chrome trimmings are shiny and not pitted or faded. This
chrome includes the radiator surround, headlight casings and
bezels, door handles, hood cowl trimming right before the firewall
cowl, rear tail lighting, and dual flat bar split bumpers on back
and a full length one in front. Out back we note a period correct
spare tire. 19-inch wire wheels in maroon with shiny chromed hubs
are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in 4.75/5.25/5.50-19 black
wall rubber.
Interior
A swing of any door and we are now custom gray broadcloth looking
like original heaven. Covering each door in the gray colorway with
a pocket for storage in the center, shiny actuator handles and
window cranks and even the lock flip toggle are beautiful shining
examples within this soft cloth. The window sills are maroon
painted metal, and the lowers are black carpeting. Inside 2 bench
seats covered in gray canvas broadcloth that has large tuck and
roll inserts with the bolsters and tubs for seating also covered in
gray material. The rear bench now has armrests and a center fold
down armrest. The floors are black carpeting and appear like new. A
nicely done metal curved dash swoops across the bottom of the
windshield and showing in maroon with the centrally mounted chromed
"mask" style instrument cluster with the old gauges which are all
working. The headliner is more gray canvas broadcloth and presents
nice and tight with no stains or tears. Noted above the windshield
is a panel with a headliner light and switch. Looks old but it's
new just like the rest of the interior.
Drivetrain
Lifting either side of the cowled hood we are greeted with an
inline 4-cylinder 201ci engine that appears in very well kept
condition. Nice wiring in the old style, new hoses and a coating of
steel green engine paint are all within the restored engine bay.
This engine is fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and has a 3-speed
manual transmission attached to the back, which is shifted from the
long posted floor shifter. 3.70 gears are noted in the rear axle.
New wiring snakes its way throughout this bay.
Undercarriage
So the key words here are used and enjoyed, but not abused. Just a
hint of road dirt splatter but no rust for the X frame, body
hangers, running board, and exterior fendered underside is all
pristine. Transverse leaf springs were the suspension of the era,
and these are on the front and rear. Mechanical drum brakes are
seen all around as well.
Drive-Ability
Starting is a breeze once you figure out the choke and which pedal
to push, but it was off to the races with this car and on our test
track it certainly did not break any speed record, but what it did
do was run smooth as silk, smooth effortless shifting, and even
steering was not too bad when not moving all that fast. Brakes were
good, and all was working on this beauty of a build.
A well restored and sorted car meant to be driven and enjoyed, and
done so by our consignor. This is a wonderful earlier restoration
still holding its own which is a testament to the drive and
fortitude went through to have such a beautiful example. Yours for
the taking! Go Henry!
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.
