Vehicle Description
1928 Ford Model A Tudor Coupe
When the Model A was introduced in December 1927, there were
actually riots in a few U.S. cities. In one week, 20 percent of the
population (25 million people) attempted to get to their
neighborhood Ford dealer to see the new car. The difference between
the Model A and Model T was like night and day, and the public
liked what they saw, buying about 5 million Model As between 1927
and 1931. While the T was nicknamed "Tin Lizzie," the A became
known as the "Baby Lincoln" because of the similar styling.
A funny thing happened on the way to the corner grocer back in
1928. A gentleman purchased a raffle ticket for a 1928 Model A as
the prize...he won! 69 years later, his son began a full frame-off
restoration of this prize from 1928. This was 1997, the job was
completed in 2001. In 2015 the car had another restoration, just to
touch up some faults, and in 2017 up went up for sale. So, for 90
years this car remained in the same family! Our second owner,
replaced some wheel nuts and put on new tires, had the engine gone
over due to it sitting since 2015, and now she is fit as a fiddle,
ready to go out and win shows, and go for Sunday drives, or show
off in parades...ahhhhhooooga!
Exterior
This writer's award goes to this car for the best color combination
on a Model A. All straight rust-free panels, minding their gaps
very well, are bathed in green which is just beautifully applied.
On the belt line of the doors is a metal molding with a hint of
blue green for some nice contrast. This color trims the window
surrounds as well and sports a dual pinstripe highlighter in white.
Beautifully shaped fenders in black frame 21-inch black wire spoked
wheels, wrapped in new wide whites to the tune of 4.40/4.50x21's. A
beautiful near perfect textured vinyl top covers the roof and this
presents to us in black. All chrome on this car is just pristine,
and mirror like. From the radiator surround to the dual bar
bumpers, door handles, rear view mirrors and taillight bezels isn't
all there and squared away. A spare hangs from the rear of this
car, and if you look at the beautiful line from any angle you'll
agree this car is 100 percent cool ragtime design. Heee Haw!
Interior
Pulling open the doors we see pristine wool door panels in gray,
with a nice trim textured piece up at the sills in contrasting
cream. Handles and cranks are just perfect. Moving inside is more
wool covered overstuffed buckets with low backs, and plenty of
cream wide piping to frame the wool. In back, a beautiful
overstuffed tuck and roll wool covered bench/couch for ultimate
passenger comfort, and in tune of the roaring 20's with flapper
excess. Upfront is a curved lacquered wood dash top, which is above
a green body matching dash front. Keep it simple is the theme with
a central chromed "mask" style instrument cluster surround. A wood
steering wheel with spark advance fronts the dash, and above is a
nice tight gray mohair cloth headliner. Noted the windshield flips
out for some extra airflow for those hot days when wearing your
straw hat. Shucks that's dandy.
Drivetrain
Opening the cowled vented hood, we see a perfectly restored and
well maintained inline 4-cylinder engine. This is just perfect with
no rust, and some notes of caution on the use of distilled water
only, and a warning that is a 6-volt positive ground, before you
begin to fool around! 201 Cubes will cover it, and it has a single
barrel carburetor to feed it. A 3-speed manual transmission is on
back of this stout 4 popper. Just showroom under here, which is yet
another winning highlight to this beautiful example. Yowza!
Undercarriage
Like new with all clean black metal floorpans, frame, and
structural elements to hold the body on tightly. Transverse leaf
springs are on all 4 corners, as are mechanical drum brakes, all
clean and green. (Well actually black!)
Drive-Ability
To drive one, is to know how to start one, and it was off to the
races with this excellent example. It started right up, idled
smoothly, and ran like a champ with nice acceleration, simple easy
steering, and solid braking. You will not break any world speed
records, but it will definitely get you where you want to go. All
in working clean condition on the driving side.
The late 1920's has roared into the halls of Classic Auto Mall, all
in perfect style, beautiful color combination, and turnkey drive
away condition. Very well done, and in its 92nd year of only 2
owners. Plenty of TLC, and caring hands have kept this car as Henry
made it and needs to be seen to be really appreciated. SO, view the
photos carefully, and if you can make it in, it will be worth your
while. If not, it speaks for itself (with my help!). I guess it
could be a speakeasy?
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.
