Vehicle Description
"Who wants to ride in the Rumble seat?!" Everybody does, that's
who! When any Model A goes driving by, it brings a smile to
people's faces. If it's a Coupe with a rumble seat, you may notice
a certain longing in their eyes too. This car has had a full nut
and bolt restoration with a 12-volt electrical system that makes
starting easier and the lighting better so it easier to enjoy
taking out to play with. And it's got a rumble seat.
This is the car many people say they want. No, they don't say they
want a Model A, they say they want a car that is easy to get in and
out of. One that has good visibility so they can see the road and
surrounding traffic. One that is simple, without all the bells and
whistles todays cars are packed with. A simple little 4-cylinder
stick that gets good gas mileage and for goodness sake, can we get
rid of all those computers? Well, yes we can. They built the car
those people are asking for in 1931. This one is nicely restored
and presented in its factory original colors of Kewanee Green with
Elkpoint Green complimenting it on the roof and accent lines
running forward and back. The chrome has all been replaced. It
looks extra sharp on the deluxe cowl lights as well as on the
radiator surround, door hardware and taillights. The fenders and
running boards are black and then there are those lime green wire
wheels adding a splash of flash.
The interior of this car was completely refreshed during
restoration and is near perfect. It is trimmed in the original
color Green cloth and looks stunning. Step in easily through that
big door and sit down on that pleated and buttoned bench seat. It
is gorgeous and it is comfortable. There is a four spoke steering
wheel that is classic Model A and a stick shift on the floor. An
aftermarket turn signal kit is mounted to the steering column which
operates more easily than the original unit. The ignition switch
and gauges are mounted in a chrome panel with the speedometer at
the bottom and an amp gauge on the right. The fuel gauge at the top
is actually adjustable! The fuel tank is just behind the dash and
you can just bend the float rod until it accurately indicates fuel
level. Ever wish you could do that on your modern car? And of
course, there is the Rumble seat. Flip it up, load up the kids, and
the kids at heart, and go for a ride.
Raise both sides of the hood that pivot on the long piano hinge and
the engine is fully accessible in all its simple glory. It is a
water cooled, in-line 4-cylinder engine displacing 201 cubic inches
that generates 128-foot pounds or torque at 1000 rpm and 40
horsepower at 2200 rpm. That is plenty or power to motor this car
around local roads and local highways. Fuel flows out of the cowl
mounted tank by simple gravity, through a glass fuel filter so that
you can easily see if it has dirt in it, and also so you can clean
it out if it does. It then flows down to a somewhat unique updraft
carburetor. Remember not to touch the exposed spark plug wires
while the car is running or it will sting a bit. The transmission
is a conventional 3-speed manual transmission that is easy to shift
once you get used to doing the double clutch two-step. The
suspension is Mono Leaf both front and rear, (years before the
Corvette used it!) and brakes are drums at all four corners.
Beautifully restored, 12-volt electrical, and a rumble seat. What
more could you want? Come on down and check it out.