Vehicle Description
1928 Ford Model AR Open-Cab PickupRare, early ?AR? modelEarly
production number one of the first off the assembly lineSame
prominent Architect owner since 1985Desirable open-cab pickup201
CID inline four-cylinder engineThree-speed sliding gear manual
transmission and a 3.77 rear endRock Moss Green exterior with black
wings, a French Gray stripe, a black top, a brown interior and
light green wire wheelsUnusual accessories: Whitewall
tiresMotoMeterRunning board step platesDriver?s side spotlightClock
mirrorDual sidemount spare tires and matching wire
wheelsDocumentation includes a note from the second former owner to
the former about the side curtains and assorted other paperwork A
hybrid before the term was widely known, Ford blended parts from
its venerable Model T lines with early versions of its then-new
Model A line. This desirable, open-cab pickup dates from May 1928
and is the result of such a blend and a rare, early Ford Model A.
This rarely seen AR Pickup has resided with the same owner for the
past 34 years in a climate controlled warehouse. Mr Guyton was a
partner at PGAV Architects and designed Busch Gardens.It has many
of these characteristics, which include a red phenolic steering
wheel, a unique style of hubcaps, left-side emergency brake handle,
fluted headlamp lenses, drum-shaped Duolight taillight and the very
early Powerhouse generator, a short, squat configuration with the
cutout mounted on the side. Accessories include many seldom-seen on
Model A pickups, including whitewall tires, a MotoMeter, running
board step plates, driver?s side spotlight, clock mirror and a
second side-mount spare with matching wire wheels.It is one of a
few such roadster pickups made in 1928; this example was made in
May that year. Finished in Rock Moss Green over black wings with a
black, fixed roof, the truck?s paint and trim are in overall
excellent condition, with some minor blemishes visible at less than
10 feet. The body is straight and the double-tiered front bumper
looks great. The truck?s engine bay is extremely tidy, as is its
cargo bay with wood and metal flooring. What really makes this
truck pop are the sea green wire wheels; they add a striking
contrast to the rest of the exterior.This truck rolls on Sears
Armstrong whitewall tires, size 4.40-4.50-5.00-5.25-21, mounted to
those dazzling sea green wire wheels. The wheels appear in
excellent condition while the tires are older and show age.Under
the vee?d hood and head of the fuel tank mounted in the firewall is
Ford?s 201 CID inline four-cylinder engine. It?s bolted to a
three-speed sliding gear manual transmission and a 3.77:1
differential.Inside, the brown bench seat is in excellent order
while the floor mats are in good, original order. The four-spoke
phenolic steering wheel is red instead of black and looks good
while the green metal instrumental panel with its center-mounted
gauge cluster and ignition switch is in excellent order, as are the
inner door panels. The odometer and horn are inoperable. The
handbrake is to the left of the driver while the gear shift is
topped with a caramel-colored ball, adding an interesting dot of
color in the cabin.When Ford?s new Model A bowed in late 1927, of
course the range included a pickup. Essentially a Model A version
of the Model T pickup, it was an open-cab configuration, as Ford
called it. The bed was a direct T carryover and was mated to the
rear fenders used on Model A coupes and roadsters. The top,
although similar to that of roadsters, was fixed in place. Matching
side curtains were supplied, but like all early open Model As,
there were no outside door handles.Early Model As had a number of
distinguishing characteristics that were phased out during the 1928
model year. These have gained the honorific designation ?AR,? not a
Ford term but more recently derived by enthusiasts from coding in
the parts manual as early items were ?Replaced.?Documentation
includes a note from the second former owner to the former about
the side curtains and assorted other paperwork.Competition to this
Ford in 1928 included Chevrolet?s Series AB National, Dodge?s
half-ton truck and Fargo?s Packet small truck.There are Model As,
rare Model As and models such as the Ford Model AR Roadster Pickup.
Ford collectors, early classic truck fans and pre-World War II
vehicle collectors would be highly interested in this Ford so plan
to stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to look over this
uncommon Ford.VIN: A126026 = engine was made on May 10, 1928.This
truck is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri.
Current mileage on the odometer shows 49,942 miles. It is sold as
is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT
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