Vehicle Description
There are those who say that interest in pre-war cars is waning,
but this 1930 Model A will always have a ready, willing, and
enthusiastic audience waiting for it. Loaded with virtually every
accessory available, this well-sorted roadster is ideal for touring
and looks like a far more substantial and expensive car than it
is.
The jaunty color combination gives this Model A a flashy look
without being too obvious about it. The high-quality restoration is
holding up pretty well, even though the car has been driven and
enjoyed, and the look is one that attracts attention everywhere it
goes. The contrasting black fenders and belt moldings give it a
detailed look that belies its humble, affordable status, and while
it is definitely showing some signs of age, it looks quite
presentable going down the road and at casual shows. Accessories
include a grille guard, wind wings, step plates, and dual
taillights that are an important safety upgrade. Out front, there's
a Boyce Moto-Meter to monitor coolant temperature and the spare
tire carries not only a tidy cover, but also uses an accessory
protector between the bumpers to give it a finished look. Henry
Ford's "rustless steel" looks great and shines up easily,
protecting the headlights and grille so they'll look this good
practically forever.
The brown leatherette interior also accurately duplicates the
factory look, with wide pleats and plain door panels that are ideal
for the back-to-basics roadster. All open cars got a rubber mat up
front, and the hard rubber steering wheel was universal, too. More
stainless steel forms the simple center instrument panel that's
recently been buffed to a great shine. A black vinyl top isn't
exactly correct, but it fits well and the black contrasts nicely
with the bodywork, and the rumble seat area has been upholstered to
match the interior. It's actually quite comfortable back there once
you master the climbing part, and with the top down, the Model A
looks quite sporting. Even with the top up, the rear window can be
opened so you can carry on a conversation with the folks in the
rumble seat.
Mechanically, every Model A passenger car was identical, with the
same 40-horsepower 200 cubic inch inline-four. Thanks to a generous
torque curve and a playful, tossable nature, the Model A feels
quick on the road and will happily cruise at 45 MPH. This one has
been rebuilt to spec, keeping its 6-volt electrical system and
generator, plus the flat copper spark plug leads that are a Model A
trademark. It fires quickly with just a little tweaking of the
choke and settles into that instantly-recognizable Model A idle.
The engine bay isn't exactly pretty, but the way this Model A runs
and drives will reassure you that it has definitely been maintained
by an expert. The 3-speed manual transmission requires a quick
double-clutch between gears, but it's easy to master and the
equipment is durable enough not to mind while you practice. Braking
is decent for a mechanical system and the suspension feels
downright agile compared to most of its peers, making this roadster
a very enjoyable car on the road. Six correct straw-colored wire
wheels have been fitted with 4.75-5x19 wide whites, giving the
humble little Ford a very upscale look indeed.
A handsome, fun car, the Model A roadster remains near the top of
every Ford fan's wish list. If you like to drive, this is a great
choice. Call today!