The Ford Model A had some big old shoes to fill by the time the
Model T was phased out! Fortunately, the Model A was the perfect
replacement for the Model T. Due to the extreme success of early
Ford cars and trucks, it is no surprise that they took on the
cult-like following they did. Model As became perfect candidates
for customs, hot rods, race cars, and eventually restoration
projects!
Flash forward 50 years, and a man by the name Harry Shay decided it
was time to bring back the cars of yesteryear and start producing
authentic Model A's and Model T's. He was met with approval both
from Ford and the general public. The initial plan was to send one
replica to each Ford dealer in the United States. One dealer is
reported as saying he had not seen such response since the
introduction of the Mustang almost 15 years earlier. The public was
so enamored with the idea of a slightly modernized, new version of
the Model A, that Shay Motors took in a large number of pre-orders
and planned to build the cars in batches of 10,000 units. After the
first 10,000 Roadsters were built, a variety of other replicas
(including but not limited to a 1955 Thunderbird, 1932 Ford
Roadster, and a 1965 Mustang) were to be built. No production
numbers for the Model A truck have been reported other than 'a
handful.' Unfortunately, Shay Motors went under in 1982, And with
it, Shay's production plan fell by the wayside. Shay Motors was
absorbed by Camelot Motors Inc., a company that continued doing
what Shay had set out to do.
This two-tone 1929 Ford Model A Pickup isn't a homemade
kit-car-this is the real-deal Shay replica. That means this is a
well-built, properly styled, Ford-approved replica of a Model A
pickup. As Shay replicas go, the Model A Roadster is the most
common and the Model A truck is one of the least common. Though it
is beginning to show its age (it is almost 40 years old!), this
1981-built 1929 Ford Model A Pickup is a great and complete example
of the Shay Replicas.
The paint has some scratches and cracking, and is in overall fairly
weathered condition. However, the paint looks great from just a few
feet away and could easily be enjoyed as is! The yellow and black
highlights the curves of the truck very nicely and would pass for
colors you would have expected to seee in 29.
This Shay A pickup is powered by a 2.3L Ford Pinto four-cylinder
engine and thanks to a variety of modern upgrades, drives like a
much newer car than the one it was built to replicate! Though it
may not drive exactly like a Model A, it sure does feel like one
from the inside. These Shay replicas were really more of a
barebones early resto-mod than a replica. If you glance underneath
you'll see a rack and pinion steering under the front with shocks
and coil springs and believe it or not, front disc brakes! Bolted
to the 2.3L is an automatic transmission that makes driving this
Shay a blast.
The interior is in great shape with no tears in the seat and hardly
any wear on anything other than the plastic steering wheel and
steering column. Both the wheel and column are Ford and are from
the time period during which the replica was built. The plastics
have faded and show some wear. Otherwise, the interior is in
excellent condition! Additionally, it has more modern gauges with
the text "Shay's A" written on the gauge faces. The previous owner
had custom vinyl side curtains/windows made so that she could
operate the Shay in any temperature weather! These are in
exceptional shape as is the convertible top. Limited on space, the
tilt steering wheel is a welcome addition.
If you're looking for a more streetable alternative to an actual
Model A, this Shay replica could be the car for you! Where else are
you going to find a Ford approved Model A pickup replica with
modern ammenities like front disc brakes, rack and pinion steering,
tilt wheel and an automatic transmission?
Contact Shelton Classics & Performance at 704-663-0432 or
[email protected] for more information
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater N/A
Speedometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge/Light N/A
Temperature Gauge/Light N/A
Fuel Gauge NO
Tachometer N/A
Wipers NO
Horn YES
Radio N/A
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights N/A
Turn Signals YES
Emergency Brake YES
Keys - Ignition YES
Runs & Drives YES
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