Very rare, 1930 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe with original, Riley, 2-Port, 4 cylinder, Overhead Valve Conversion. Car was completely rebuilt 4 years ago and has been driven about 2100 miles. Rebuilt and modernized block. Updates included, counterbalance & drilled crankshaft, rod and crankshaft inserts, 4” bore, full pressure oil system, oil pump conversion, full Isky camshaft, lightened flywheel, oversized stainless-steel exhaust valves. Rebuilt Riley OHV head with pressurized oil and dual Stromberg 97 carburetors. Beautiful, nostalgic interior by Glenn Kramer's Hot Rod Interiors, Glendale, AZ. Asking price is less than 50% invested. See details below.
THE BEGINNING
This 1930 Model A Ford was purchased in 1956 for $150, when I was a teenager. The car, with original Riley OVC, was stored for several decades in various locations in Montana and Washington.
THE REBUILD
During 2013-2014, the "A" was completely rebuilt and modernized. Gitner's Garage, Redmond, WA, restored and rebuilt the all-steel body, frame, and drive line. HandH Antiques, La Crescenta, CA, rebuilt and modernized the block, while Johnson Machine and Performance, Olympia, WA, completed the Riley head.
THE RESULT...
The coupe's exterior is Barcelona Blue with subtle, red pinstriping. The nostalgic interior, installed by Hot Rod Interiors by Glenn Kramer, Glendale, AZ. Master, 4-banger mechanic, Troy Jonas, keeps the car maintained.
CAR FEATURES
Driven approximately 2100 miles after complete rebuild –
Gitner’s Garage, Redmond, WA
All steel body. Original with addition of rear mounted, 32’ Ford
gas tank.
Barcelona Blue Exterior (PPG #10361) – Wreck-A-Mend Auto Body,
Duvall, WA
Pinstriping – Austin Pinstriping, Seattle, WA
Rebuilt original, Riley Overhead Valve Conversion – Johnson Machine
& Performance, Olympia, WA
Modernized, rebuilt block – HandH Antiques, La Crescenta, CA
FSI electronic ignition
Early Ford F-1 steering
Ford hydraulic brakes
Modern shock absorbers
Chevrolet T5, 5 speed transmission
Open driveshaft conversion – Hot Rod Works, Caldwell, ID
Stewart Warner Wings dash gauges
Genie Vintiques steel wheels – Rear 15X7, Front 14X5
BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires – Rear P255/70R15, Front
P155/80R15
Black Naugahyde tuck n’ roll and carpet interior
Owner looks forward to sharing many more details with you...
OPTIONAL...
The car can be purchased as a package, including a 22' Wells Cargo Enclosed trailer.
?Owner will consider delivering the car to buyer.
Please see https://johnmillermd.wixsite.com/modelaford for more details.
