Vehicle Description
Looking like pure horsepower on wheels, this 1929 Ford 5-window
coupe was inspired by the hot rods of the early '60s, with a few
modern touches that make it a pleasure to drive. This is the kind
of rod that will never go out of style, and every time you pull
onto the show field, all eyes will be on you.
The Model A was popular because it was light and because there were
plenty of them around. Today, that's not really the case anymore,
and finding a 5-window coupe this nice can be a challenge. With
more than a few tricks learned from, say, a 1958 issue of Hot Rod
Magazine, it has exactly the right look that you'd expect from a
hot Model A. The satin black paint, the raked stance, and the open
hood all give it a race-ready look, not to mention those
traditional wide whites. Workmanship is quite good, and it takes a
sharp eye to find all the tweaks, ranging from the molded-in
windshield visor to the shaved door handles to the traditional '39
Ford taillights. Up top there's a checkered insert on the roof, a
neat detail that makes this rod stand apart without losing track of
its roots.
The traditional-looking red and white interior is likewise straight
out of the 1950s. Pleated upholstery on a simple bench seat,
matching door panels, and plain black carpets all give it a very
finished look that's quite inviting. A white insert is used on the
dashboard and there's a full complement of white faced VDO gauges
keeping an eye on the gnarly small block up front. The shifter is a
cool piece with a custom beer tap shift knob and the extended
steering column and oversized steering wheel actually make for a
very contemporary driving position. Plenty of sound deadening
materials keeps it quiet and comfortable for cruising. In back, the
trunk is filled with a fuel cell and remote battery, freeing up
space in the engine bay and giving this car decent cruising
range.
This Ford is 100% Blue Oval thanks to a 302 cubic inch Ford up
front that's so fresh it still has a transferable warranty. It's a
neat fit in the coupe's engine bay and is neatly dressed like a
vintage V8. Underneath that big air scoop you'll find an Edelbrock
four-barrel carburetor flanked by chrome valve covers that add some
sparkle. The engine itself is bright red so it really pops against
the satin black paint, and check out that custom-made aluminum fan
shroud that looks like a piece of art. Nice work there, guys! It's
backed by a 3-speed automatic transmission and out back, a Ford
9-inch rear is held in position by a 4-link setup and coil-over
shocks, while the front suspension is an I-beam axle with a
transverse leaf spring and a 4-link setup. Disc brakes have been
fitted at all four corners, and the big-n-little tire combination
looks right with wide whites. Steel wheels with Ford hubcaps and
trim rings are a traditional look and the Coker tires have plenty
of life left in them.
Traditional rods are red hot right now, and this satin black coupe
is a nice alternative to the usual bright red, don't you think?
Call today!