History About Ford's Model A400 Example:
As the original Ford Model A production was nearing completion,
Ford announced a special Convertible Sedan model in the Deluxe line
on May 22nd, 1931. The newly announced model would be called the
A400 and showcased a very unique set of attributes to appeal to the
customers wanting an attractive upscale sedan that combines the
open top convertible with closed car comforts! This included full
framed doors and rear quarter windows with glass that could be
rolled up and down, and a convertible top that lowered quickly and
folded flat at the rear. This structure provided a far more rigid
body that helps eliminate typical squeaks and rattles of the Deluxe
Roadster.
Each A400 would utilize Deluxe cowl lamps, left side spare wheel
well, genuine leather seat upholstery, simulated walnut wood
graining on the dash, garnish molding, & finish strips; fully
carpeted interior, receive an adjustable driver seat, rear seat arm
rests with depression in the floor for extra leg room, and chrome
exterior windshield frame and wiper. Ford's new Model A400 were
quite special, wonderfully attractive, and built in very limited
quantities! In fact, only 4,864 units were built for the domestic
USA market thru December 1931 when production stopped, with another
229 sold for export use. Finding an example of this caliper today
in the classic car market is extremely difficult!
Details About Our Available Model A400:
We are very excited to offer for sale a stunningly restored, 1931
Ford Model A400 Convertible Sedan finished in all Black over a
factory correct Dark Tan crush grain leather interior! Having been
preserved for the past 30 years with the same family, this
beautiful classic would be parked amongst more than a dozen special
early Fords in their collection. The frame-off restoration would be
started by the father, and later completed by the son in 2019 after
4 years of effort. The restoration included a complete rebuild of
the engine, transmission, and rear axle assembly. The braking
system is completely new, fresh clutch, new Goodyear whitewall
tires & tubes, exhaust system, interior wood framework & seat
frames, all upholstery, perfectly fitted cloth top, interior
carpet, side panels, professional wood graining, rebuilt gauges,
rebuilt starter & generator, all new cloth-covered wiring, and
more! Nothing has been eft untouched with results that would easily
surpass the Ford factory standards of 1931!
The stylish vintage Ford example, seen here, continues to operate
with its original 201ci Inline 4 cylinder engine and 3-speed manual
transmission and features black wire spokes wheels, wide whitewall
tires, tilt-out windshield, Ooh-ga horn, dual outside rearview
mirrors, dual rear taillamps, luggage rack, and Motometer. Notably,
the Model A400 Club has recognized this unit as Murray Body #4361
with engine #A4742214 in their registry. You will be hard-pressed
to find one in this condition with such attention to detail for the
money! Priced to sell, we encourage interested parties to act
quickly! As always, thanks for looking!
To learn more about this beautiful classic, contact Jon Faust at
(800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected]. Financing
and shipping options are available!
