Vehicle Description
You don't come across many opportunities like the one this 1930
Model A Sedan presents. Back in the day, it shouldered the task of
picking up where its predecessor, the Model T, left off. And since
by the time it debuted the country had come to view driving as far
more than a transportation novelty, its standards had grown
substantially higher. Nicely restored while retaining a period
correct mechanical configuration and appearance, this venerable
vehicle runs and drives great and is sure to draw an admiring crowd
wherever it goes.
The exterior features an excellent two-tone paint job pairing a
burgundy foundation with black over the flowing fenders and running
boards and topping the cabin, with contrasting lightly painted
wheels helping to create a presence you won't want to look away
from. Despite having been applied a while back, the paint itself
remains in good shape and this color combo confers just the right
appearance for a classic like this. The vinyl top is free of any
cracks or marked sun damage and a thorough polishing will up the
appearance of the entire array of exterior chrome. The Ford labeled
headlights straddling that signature front grille enclosure, as
well as the etched cabin windows and full-size spare tires mounted
on both front fenders offer even more appealingly authentic
details.
Inside, two rows of plushly padded seating reside at the center of
a freshly-restored interior chock full of vintage style. Both rows
of bench seating wear well-fitted mohair covers with tuck and roll
detailing and in the back you'll find a fold down armrest - an
amenity rarely found in cars of this era - to provide your
passengers with an extra degree of comfort. The tan surfaces of the
door panels are free of any discoloration, with storage pockets
that still feature sturdy stitching. While you can see some signs
of wear on the carpet below, it does tie in well with the seating
and a simple cleaning will elevate its appearance. Just beyond the
period correct steering wheel, the clover shaped original
instrument cluster has been thoroughly refurbished and harbors a
set of functional controls that are surrounded by a clean dash area
ornamented with contrasting pinstriping. Just as was the norm in
cars of this vintage, the entire cabin is dedicated to passenger
seating, but the storage box riding over the back bumper supplies
some substantial cargo room.
Raise a section of the vented hood and you'll find a period correct
201-cubic inch flat head 4 cylinder inside that's mated with a
3-speed manual transmission, just as was the case so many years ago
when this Ford was new. The powerplant sits in a well-detailed
engine bay, with its freshly painted surfaces contrasted by the
surrounding black inner fenders and is fed by a factory style one
barrel carburetor. One of the marked advantages the Model A has
over its predecessor, the Model T, is in performance, and this
specimen is proof, as it's in good driving form, capable of
maintaining speeds in excess of the Model T's maximum, and its set
of mechanical drum brakes still bring dependable stops. This
rolling homage to a truly pivotal time in the American automotive
industry rolls on a set of 18" sharply painted wheels wearing
4.75-5.00-18 tires and wrapped in Firestone whitewall tires for
just the right authentic look.
If you're searching for that special antique vehicle carrying loads
of nostalgic value into the present day, while also offering a
fully functional condition, this 1930 Model A Sedan represents a
very rare find. Call today!