Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Tudor
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 A's between 1927
and 1931. While the T was nicknamed "Tin Lizzie," the A became
known as the "Baby Lincoln" because of the similar styling.
For consignment, an older restoration but since this, there has
been extensive mechanical work performed all documented.
Suspension, brakes, intake and exhaust manifolds, zenith
carburetor, rebuilt distributor, and new radial tires. The neat
aspect of this was the work was performed by an elderly Model A
expert who did it in his spare time, at his own pace. So here we
are in 2021, did it take that long??!
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 beltline of the doors is a metal molding with a hint of
light green applied on all the car's uppers for some nice contrast.
Paint is just a bit patinated and shows minor bubbling, scratching
and light rust on various spotty areas of the older restoration. A
beautiful near perfect textured vinyl top covers the roof and this
presents to us in black. Wonderfully designed fenders, in black,
frame 21-inch black wire spoked wheels, wrapped in new wide white
radials to the tune of 4.75/5.00x19's. 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 it's all there and squared away. A canvas wrapped 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. The Sting!
Interior
Pulling open the doors we see pristine wool door panels in tan,
handles and cranks are just perfect and have the neatest 30's style
escutcheons. Moving inside is more wool covered overstuffed buckets
with low backs, and plenty of cream wide piping to frame the wool.
In back, a snazzy 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 green painted
dash in an eyebrow design. Keeping it simple is the theme with a
central chromed "mask" style instrument cluster surround. A black
bakelite big steering wheel with spark advance fronts the dash, and
above is a nice tight tan wool fuzzy cloth headliner. Shucks!
That's just all 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 it 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
the back of this stout 4 popper. Just showroom under here, which is
yet another winning highlight to this beautiful example. And all
that recent aforementioned mechanical work and it runs like a
clock. Yowza!
Undercarriage
Like new with all clean black metal floor pans, 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 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 83rd year. 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.
