Vehicle Description
Not only did the Model A make a name for itself by ably following
up on the success of its predecessor, the Model T - arguably the
most pivotal car of them all - but over the years it's become a "go
to" foundation for legions of street rod enthusiasts to build upon.
With its distinctive form dressed in an eye-catching color, this
1929 Ford Model Roadster is a fine example of such handiwork.
While pretty much any Model A out on the road will draw focus, the
skillfully crafted exterior of this '29, combined with its standout
Seafoam green color, really packs serious curb appeal. Fiberglass
bodied roadsters yield the favorable power to weight ratio that
makes for exhilarating acceleration, and the one here shows off its
familiar form very well. Contrasting pinstriping running down the
sides and around the back of the cabin adds a nice detail and the
look from the front is particularly impressive, with a billet
grille in place between the two period-correct sizable headlights.
Viewed from the side, the semi-open engine compartment shows off
just enough of the powerplant inside to create intrigue without
giving away the whole story. When you do spot a Model A Roadster in
action, it almost always appears in open air configuration, but in
this case there's a matching accessory hard top on hand to put into
place for protection from the elements - a definite plus that will
allow you to enjoy this classic in more varied weather.
Inside, the tan tweed interior sports contrasting purple accents
and is not only in great condition but shows a lot of
craftsmanship. It's a well-finished driving environment on display
here, starting with the bench seat, which is well padded for
comfort, and offers nice bolstering for good leg support. The
aftermarket steering wheel sits on a column that both tilts and
telescopes, so there'll be no issues with arriving at just the
perfect driving position. Recessed into a dash that has been
painted to match the exterior, the assortment of VDO gauges look
great in this setting, sporting gold-colored bezels that really
stand out against the steel of the dash, and with parchment colored
surfaces and suitably antique-looking fonts. In back, the storage
compartment is sizable and well detailed and, from the appearance
of its stain free floor and walls, has been treated with care.
With the Model A's semi-open engine compartment, you can get a
glimpse of the engine standing by inside, and when you lift the
hood a 350 cubic inch V8 comes into full view. It's nicely dressed
and is running strong, carrying a pair of chrome valve covers that
are set off by its orange block and rams horn manifolds leading out
to dual exhausts. On top, the 4-barrel Edelbrock carb and intake
sit below an open element air cleaner to extract optimum
performance from the engine, which teams with a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission to make for a solid-shifting, easy to
operate drivetrain. An electric fan has been mated to the radiator
to keep temperatures in check, while an added transmission cooler
provides a strong measure of protection in more demanding driving
conditions. This nicely modded attention magnet rides on a set of
American Racing Torq Thrust wheels, outfitted with Kumho tires.
This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster offers the opportunity to put a
well-configured street rod in your garage at an affordable price.
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