Vehicle Description
Very nice older restoration. Accessorized with dual sidemounts,
heater, wood stake sides, and much more. Upgraded with 6V
alternator and pushbutton start. Drives great! A wonderfully
detailed Model A pickup that's ready to tour!If you're an old car
fan, you should probably own a Model A at least once in your life.
They're fun to drive, there's great club support, parts are easy to
find, and they teach you everything you need to know about owning
and operating an old car. And with the myriad of body styles
available, there's surely something that will appeal to every
buyer?which was Henry Ford's intention. The closed cab pickup was
one of the more popular body styles for obvious reasons, but
because of their use as tools, not many survive today. This
well-dressed 1930 Ford Model A pickup was treated to a rather
well-done restoration about 10 years ago and is still holding up
nicely. The bright red paint with black fenders and beltline is a
correct look, and when combined with the straw-colored wheels, it
has a bright, cheerful look that we find quite appealing. This one
is also loaded up with options and accessories, including dual
sidemounts with metal covers and mirrors, etched windwings, a
spotlight, driving lights, whitewall tires, dual taillights, and a
set of custom wooden stake sides for the bed. The bed itself is
lined in more matching wood that's just beautifully finished with
bright stainless rub strips, and obviously it doesn't look like it
has worked a day since it was finished. There are a few minor signs
of use and age, but it still presents quite nicely and would make a
fine driver for Model A club tours and events.The interior is
basic, as is the case with all Model As, but it does offer a few
upgrades in the quest for greater comfort when touring. The black
vinyl seat is properly upholstered and suitably comfortable for
longer drives, and there's a correct rubber mat on the floor that
makes for easy maintenance. The steering wheel, shifter, and
emergency brake handle are standard Model A fare, with the
headlight controls in the center of the wheel hub. You'll note a
bank of switches just above the steering column, which control the
fog lights and interior lights, while a small pushbutton on the far
left is for the starter?the car has been converted to an electric
solenoid rather than foot pedal starting. It works just fine and we
kind of like the convenience. Other details include an accessory
temperature gauge under the center-mounted instruments (all of
which are operational) and aftermarket turn signals were added for
safety. The box under the dash is a hot water heater, a nice
improvement over the usual Model A hot air heater that were
mediocre at best. A tilt open windshield provides nice ventilation
and those windwings reduce buffeting, making this pickup pretty
comfortable even on warm days.The engine is Ford's familiar 201
cubic inch inline-4, whose torque makes it a lot of fun to drive.
On paper, 40 horsepower doesn't seem like much but the Model A
always feels light and eager. This one was rebuilt to stock specs
and works like almost every other Model A out there?turn on the
fuel, turn on the ignition, retard the spark slightly, and hit the
starter. With a little choke, it fires easily and settles into a
comfortable idle that's unique to the Model A. Upgrades here
include a 6-volt alternator, a relocated battery with cut-off
switch, and an accessory Air-Maze flame arrestor on the carburetor.
The gutsy little four cylinder moves the lightweight pickup with
genuine enthusiasm and is quite happy cruising at 45 MPH. The
3-speed manual transmission isn't synchronized, so it needs a quick
double-clutch, but shift action is light and the clutch is easy to
modulate. And don't let the Model A's mechanical brakes scare
you?they're plenty adequate for the car's performance and weight.
Steering is light and ride quality is, well, like a pickup truck,
but that's part of the charm. Beautiful 19-inch wire wheels carry
properly-sized 4.75/5.00-19 Firestone wide whites, which look
awesome on the well-dressed little truck.Extras include a bunch of
spare parts like a quail hood ornament, grille guard, and
carburetor, plus factory-style jacks, a hand crank, and some spare
hubcaps. A full-sized trunk is also included, which can be mounted
in the bed for secure storage while touring.We love Model As. They
do everything right and if you're looking for an easy-to-live-with
hobby car, they're a great choice. Whether you're just starting out
in the hobby or are an experienced collector looking for a pre-war
experience, the Model A delivers. Add in the practicality of the
pickup truck body style and the sensible upgrades, and this
suddenly becomes a very easy argument to make. Find out why the
Model A has been the world's most popular collector car for 80
years and call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.