Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model A Victoria
The Model A was the next generation car following the Model T. It
provided America with economic transportation continuing a
tradition established with the Model T, voted the #1 Car of the
20th Century. Henry Ford started the Ford Motor Company in 1903 and
produced the Model T from 1908 to 1927. The Ford Model A production
began in October 1927 and continued through March 1932. Even in the
midst of the Great Depression, Ford sold nearly 4.9 million Model
A's from 1927 to 1931.
For consignment a hot-rodded version of the Model A Victoria
complete with a large engine on full display, sans hood, wide
whites and glossy moon caps. An overall classic build harkening us
back to the early days of the drag racing on the street.
Exterior
With its larger passenger cabin than the typical coupe, the
Victoria has plenty of rear passenger room. This rod is painted in
matte black primer and is all metal as it has traversed the country
from the West Coast and was put on a '32 reproduction frame. The
side view shows an interesting rake with its large Silvertown
radials with wide white walls with chromed poverty caps and dish
rings. Shaved of its bumpers, and fenders it is now peppered with
some yellow purple and blue pinstripe flourishes this car drips
early hot rod. No hood allows the viewer to peer directly into the
power plant which is finished nicely. A large radiator sits in
front complete with its cowling it appears to float in front of the
engine bay. Oversized headlights flank a stainless-steel gas tank
that is mounted in front of the radiator. Additional highlighting
comes to this car in the form of hanging chromed turn signal
bezels, chromed front shocks, chromed side view mirrors and chrome
door handles.
Interior
Fuzzy crushed velour in tan covers the door panels, front buttoned
buckets, and large rear bench. It is also seen in a bit darker
color on the lower door panels. The seats show a few areas of wear
off of the velour fuzz but are in good condition. Dark brown carpet
covers the floors and is very nice. Looking to the metal dash in
black we see the usual chromed mask style cluster, now blackened,
and imbedded white Auto Meter gauges. More yellow pin striping
flourishes run across the dashing frame each edge. A long-shafted
gearshift with a leather boot reached toward the ceiling and is in
handy reach of the driver. A few additional gauges hang from the
steering column and under dash.
Drivetrain
Direct from 1953 a 239ci flathead V8 complete with Offenhauser
aluminum heads, a dual 2-barrel Stromberg carb setup, and an Eddie
Meyer intake. Tremec provides the T5 5-speed manual transmission
and puts power back to a Ford 8-inch rear, complete with more
flourishes.
Undercarriage
All's well that ends well underneath, and since it's a total
rebuild on a 32 Repro frame, there is no rust to speak of. Drum
brakes are all around.
Drive-Ability
Let's just say we know she goes! The flathead is functioning well
as is the T5 transmission, and the ride was not all that bad
compared to some hot rods. You've gotta love the crushed velour,
and the pinstripe flourishes add a nice touch. We found the crank
for the driver's window in inoperable. The car sounds great to
boot.
Retro rod would be apropos in this case, straight out of the late
1940's in its design, open cowling for the engine, and wild side
view rake, it is definitely a sign of a bygone time. Get ready for
the arm drop or is Trixie dropping her hanky?
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.