Vehicle Description
This 1931 Ford A400 gives you a lot to get excited about. It's a
rare two-year only convertible body, and this one has also been
upgraded to a thoughtful hot rod with V8 power, a bucket seat
interior, four-wheel discs brakes, and more. It's the kind of
custom that you'll want to drive, show, and talk about everywhere
you go.
The A400 is a sought-after body style for the Ford Model A. It was
said that Henry Ford wanted a premium open-top car that had the
sounder structure of a sedan. They started with the Victoria body
and gave it a full roll-back roof. Not only did they achieve their
better structure, but today we'd also compare the full roll top
design to some stylish Europeans. The A400 was only in production
for 1931 and 1932 less than 5,000 were made in 1931 for the USA. So
you have a vintage car with rarity and beauty, which makes it the
ideal starting point for a street machine. It starts with
eliminating the fenders so that you can really see the sleek Ford
lines. And a quality application of bright red not only tells you
how this one earns its nickname of "The Heat", but it also shows
off the quality of the 90-year-old sheet metal. Real Ford
enthusiasts will be able to tell that this now has a 1932 Ford
frame, grill, hood, headlights, tail lights, etc. A true street
machine like this deserves plenty of custom pinstriping. It's a
thoughtful package where the silver outlines the black, and the
black coordinates with the special folding roof. And those tires
are so prevalent, they basically go with the black package, too.
And did you notice how the wheels have a red line to match the
body? That's what we mean about a thoughtful build. The bright
waterfall grille, polished suspension components, polished exhaust
tips, and a forward-leaning stance are all about this street
machine's total appearance.
You know you're going to spend plenty of time with the roof rolled
back, and so they made sure the interior was ready to be displayed.
It's done in a bright red that matches the exterior, and you have
great hot rod touches, like the silver/black pinstriping and tuck &
roll pattern for the upholstery. This was a car that was built to
be enjoyed, and so you have an AM/FM/CD stereo with USB input for
the best driving tunes. And it's easy to get comfortable with
well-bolstered front bucket seats, a wood and chrome steering wheel
on a tilt column, and full gauges mounted into a steel 1940 Ford
dash. Don't forget the tach mounted under the dash. Not only do you
have the roll-back roof, but also a functioning cowl, working
heater, and a pop-out windshield, so there's plenty of the right
ventilation options no matter if you're cruising a sunny Sunday
afternoon or want to be up at dawn for the car show.
A butterfly hood is always fun to put up, especially if the
powerhouse inside is ready to be displayed. As a true hot rod, you
have been upgraded to Chevy small block power. It has been
thoughtfully presented with a bright red block to match the
exterior and plenty of shine, including the ribbed valve covers.
And the Cadillac air grabber that's custom-matched to all the
pinstriping is a masterstroke. More than just style, this motor has
substance. It's a 350 cubic-inch V8 that inhales deeply with an
Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor. Shorty headers allow this to
exhale with added power and rumble from the glasspack style dual
exhaust. The undercarriage shows a clean color-matched build on a
strong chassis. You'll also spot good suspension pieces, like the
polished four-link drop axle front and a four-link rear with
adjustable coilovers. And as good as this look, features like the
three-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel disc brakes mean
it also drives with confidence.
This is an award-winning build of an attractive and rare Model A.
So if you're looking for true hot rod distinction, call today!
