Vehicle Description
This nicely crafted 1930 Ford Model A 2-Door sedan has a great
streetrod look that's almost timeless in its execution, offering
clean lines, incredibly solid construction, and a reinforced
chassis built for comfort. Today, it's a fully sorted hotrod that's
ready to hit the road and look great doing it, with a killer
stance, dazzling custom red paint, and a comfortable interior that
is perhaps the ideal combination of practicality and style. Built
right and ready to show off on Day 1, what more could you ask
for?
More stylish than a four-door sedan and more comfortable than a
coupe, the 2-door sedan was Ford's bread-and-butter car that seemed
to do it all. Rendered in a very attention-grabbing shade of
Palomar Red with an added element of sinister ghost flames on the
front fenders, it takes on a whole new dimension with its wicked
streetrod style, and yes Ford fans, that's 100% Henry steel on the
body. Finished to a high level when completed and regularly enjoyed
ever since, it's got great curb appeal that practically begs you to
get in and take it for a spin, managing to look fast while sitting
still - quite an accomplishment for the boxy 2-door styling.
Finished to a top driver-quality level it has only a few minor
imperfections to speak of, and it looks awesome when it's bombing
down the thoroughfare or making its way onto the podium at your
local car show. Matching fenders and running boards were subtly
tweaked to work with the fat tires and lowered stance, then covered
with more of that vivid red paint that makes this Ford really stand
out on the show field. Great attention to detail shows all over
this car, and despite the high-attention finish, its modifications
are complementary and not over the top, sporting those subtle ghost
flames up front, deleted front bumpers, painted-matched radiator
shell and louvered windshield spoiler, and a set of vintage
blue-tot taillight lenses as modifications. Nothing's been chopped,
the door handles weren't shaved, the King Bee style headlights are
of-the-period, and the front grille and vinyl roof offer a nice
vintage feel. Couple these classic styling cues with the killer
stance and fat staggered wheels and you've got an imposing
streetrod that turns heads everywhere it goes.
Believe it or not , in 1930 the 2-door sedan came standard with
bucket seats, although the tweed chairs in place today are a bit
more modern. Sure, they're a little plusher and a little more
comfortable for cross-country hauls, but they look right in the
stylish 2-door body. Two-tone red upholstery is the right choice,
since you don't want to compete with the paint but rather
complement it, and the durable materials still look great even
after a few years and many miles of cruising. The tweed on the
seats, door panels, and headliner is nicely done and has an
inviting look that does seem right for the upright little sedan.
The original Model A instrument panel has been finished with a
beautiful wood panel insert and filled with a full array of Suntune
gauges. A thick-rimmed steering wheel and tilt column match the
style of the automatic floor shifter below, while a retro UNISEF
AM/FM/Cassette stereo system provides the tunes, and even though
the interior is slightly bit dated it's still a very welcoming
place to be. Climb in and discover how easy it is to get
comfortable.
This Model A has more than a few tricks up its sleeves, too. The
engine is a 350 cubic inch V8 with a reported 1500 miles on the
build, and it's topped with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a combination that was
perfected decades ago so you can hit the road without worries.
Packaging is tight in the Model A's engine bay, but thanks to
careful fabrication, everything fits under the stock hood and stays
cool thanks to a massive aluminum radiator and electric fan. A few
dress-up items really make it pop in the exposed engine bay,
including chrome valve covers, an open-element air cleaner, chrome
alternator, and matching Palomar Red enamel on the engine itself.
It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission spinning a
Ford 9-inch rear end that's been stuffed with 3.50 gears for both
off-the-line quickness and long-distance cruising endurance. The
frame and chassis was painted and detailed for show as well, with
tubular A-arms and rack-and-pinion steering up front, a sturdy
4-link out back, and adjustable coilovers and power four-wheel disc
brakes at every corner. Shorty headers feeds a beefy dual exhaust
system that sounds just about right and terminates in a pair of
close-set tips well before the painted rear pumpkin. Wheels are
cool Ford chromed-spoke units and wear staggered 195/75/14 front
and 275/60/15 rear radials for a classic big-and-little stance.
A classic rod with a few twists under its skin and a very
reasonable price, what's not to love about this awesome Model A?
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