Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Coupe
The origin of the term "Hot Rod" has several explanations...and the
truth is no one really knows the true lore, (a quick search on the
internet will turn up many explanations). We'd like to think that
the modifications that took place in the early 40's earned the
racers the name "Hot Roadsters" which was shortened to Hot Rod.
This led to a movement that was bolstered by a magazine of the same
name and eventually an entire association. No matter what the
source, American Hot Rods still strike a chord with car lovers as a
flagrant expression of speed, power, freedom, and excitement.
For consignment, this 1930 Model A coupe that is a hot rod dish
made with some of the best ingredients...a quintessential ride that
has the stance, the flames, the polish, and the thunder; a car that
would look as good in the corner of your living room as it will in
the garage. But don't deprive the public from seeing this awesome
car. You know you've always wanted a hot rod to take to shows and
meets...well, someone has built it for you and it's here waiting
for you!
Exterior
The tradition of hot rod flames goes way back and the licks on this
car go from the firewall, (appropriately,) all the way down the
length of the car...the blue and mauve flames explode from the
beautifully applied purple paint. The scribed pinstriping is
tastefully done and can be found on the visor, the frame rail, the
nose, around the windows and on the trunk. The fender-less and
hoodless front reveals a V8 coated in polished metal and chromed
suspension parts that are exposed for all to see! The headlights
are like crystal balls and taillights are smoked for a slightly
sinister look. The open wheel layout also airs out some big meats
in the back...pleasantly cartoonish in their massive size,
(31x18.50R15). 15-inch Centerline wheelsoccupy each corner and the
rear view is enhanced with a simple chromoly bumper under a big,
rounded trunk and chopped top - a classic look that has been
exciting observers for decades. We did notice areas of bubbling on
the lowers, hinting to some underlying rust working its way through
thefinish.
Interior
Gray velour is the dominant material here, covering the modern
seats, door panels and side walls. The seats have a 3-point racing
harness to keep you planted and the headrest extends beyond the
shoulders for added comfort and safety. Turning our attention to
the front, the Grant wood steering wheel matches the wood dash
surround which houses white-face VDO gauges relaying all the
information you're going to need to navigate this powerhouse. The
entire dash is topped with a shiny topper...yet more chrome to
accent a car with this much "show 'n go". The headliner is plush
and gray, adding to the chromatic interior design. A Hurst ratchet
shifter is front and center, looking serious and very much in place
behind the monster engine. The trunk has a carpet kit in the same
piped gray material, making for a neat presentation.
Drivetrain
The heart of this hot rod is a Chevrolet 400ci V8 - the star of the
show. Polished valve covers lead to a high-rise tunnel ram intake
which is also polished. Braided lines crisscross the intake and
lead to two Holley 4-barrel carburetors fueling this weekend ride
in old school fashion. Everything else is also polished...the water
pump, the alternator, the headers, and just about every nut and
bolt. The radiator hose, of course, is braided. Rotation is
transferred through a TH400 3-speed automatic and gives the power
hand off to a 10 bolt rear axle.
Undercarriage
It's refreshing to see exposed suspension and components...no
shrouds or plastic covers here...just simple and effective
construction. Shiny bits abound under the car too! The transmission
pan and bell housing inspection cover? Shiny. The four bar and
transverse leaf springs? Yes...chromed! The rear diff cover? Of
course...had to be chromed! All the brake components are polished
and power brakes stop this rod, with discs up front and drums in
the rear.If you're gonna let it hang out...it might as well be
showy!
Drive-ability
Hot rods were built for straight lines and this one holds true to
the intent. Side pipes provided amplification for the engine which
fired eight big cylinders in raucous harmony. The TH400 shifted
crisply, and the brakes shortened straight line acceleration
effectively. The front end lifts on acceleration but the massive
meats in the back stay planted and dig hard keeping the car
grounded...this is one fun toy!
The Hot rod hobby is alive and well at Classic Auto Mall. We love
it when well-done hot rods grace our halls and this one fits the
bill. It's everything great about hot rods...times ten! Great
color, great flames, plenty of bling, and of course that legendary
stance. It harkens to those days of racing on the beach and
cruising the diner and it does so with power and enjoyment one
might expect from such a build.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!).
The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and
collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike.
For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at
(888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
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