Vehicle Description
Beautiful older restoration in good colors. Runs and drives well,
no significant modifications, great tour car. Model As are still a
lot of fun and with great parts availability and club support, they
are an ideal way to get into the hobby for not a lot of cash.This
very attractive 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe sports a quality
restoration that was finished maybe 15 years ago, yet the still car
presents beautifully and is ready to be driven and enjoyed as
intended. Traditional Ford Maroon looks exactly the way Model As
are supposed to look: simple but elegant, and not over-dressed with
accessories and add-ons. These were an everyman's car and times
were tough in the early '30s, so this is how many of them would
have looked, not all dressed up with sidemounts and trunks and
lights. The finish has a wonderful soft shine that's very
appropriate to the period and aside from some polishing marks, it
remains in great shape. The black fenders are correct, there's a
Vermilion pinstripe as original, and with the spare tire out back
it looks just as it would have in 1930. The lone accessories are
the quail moto-meter on the radiator (always a smart addition),
dual taillights, and the radiator guard that's great for touring.
Oh, and LED turn signals were added for safety. Handsome brown
mohair gives the humble coupe a very dressed-up look and as it was
when it was new, it is surprisingly comfortable. Coupes are a great
choice for touring with improved weather protection, yet the rumble
seat allows extra passengers to join the fun. All the usual Model A
features are here, from the big hard rubber steering wheel to the
center-mounted instrument panel, whose round speedometer indicates
that this car is 1931 production. There are no major modifications
save for the aforementioned turn signals and seat belts, both of
which were added in the interest of safety on today's roads. If
you're a newcomer, it won't take you long to get comfortable behind
the wheel and if you're an old Model A fan, this car will be a real
treat. Mechanically, the Model As remain some of the most reliable
machines ever created. The tough little four-cylinder engine has a
distinctive soundtrack, a surprisingly big hit of torque at any
speed, and an eagerness that won't be reflected by its
specifications on paper. In the lightweight coupe, it feels
energetic and pulls the car around with genuine enthusiasm,
cruising easily at 45-50 MPH and keeping up with city traffic
without working very hard at all. The engine shows a few light
signs of use but nothing significant that couldn't be erased with a
weekend of detailing. A Zenith updraft carburetor handles the
intake and it's still lit off by flat copper leads to the spark
plugs. The lone upgrades seem to be the master fuse for the
electrical system (very smart!) and a water pump with a sealed
bearing that never needs to be serviced. It starts easily, idles
easily at about 500 RPM (it'll go even lower if you want!), and
works just the way you'd expect. This is the way Model As are
supposed to be. There are no surprises underneath where you'll find
a tough ladder frame, a non-synchronized 3-speed manual
transmission (don't worry, you'll learn to double-clutch it in
about 3 minutes), and the usual buggy-spring suspension. The floors
are wood on Model As, so no worries about rust or rot, and the
other structural components were obviously restored with the rest
of the car and remain in excellent condition. Four new Houdaille
shocks have been recently installed at significant expense and make
a difference in ride quality, although it's still a bit crude. The
exhaust system offers that traditional Model A soundtrack and with
3.78 gears in the banjo-style rear end, it feels light on its feet
and ready to go. Handsome painted wire wheels are the right choice
and carry 4.75/5.00-19 whitewall tires that are appropriate to the
car. Extras include an original owner's manual, maintenance
paperwork, and some spare parts.Nicely finished, a delight to
drive, and very reasonably priced, this is one of our favorite
Model As. If you're looking for a good one, it would be a mistake
to overlook it and it proves that things of quality have no fear of
time. This is Model A done right! Harwood Motors always recommends
and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in
our inventory prior to purchase. , Family friendly, Drives great,
Vehicle Runs Well, Regularly maintained, Title in possession