Vehicle Description
This 1931 Ford Model 400-A Convertible Sedan is an extremely rare
Model A and is a particularly well-restored example. Coming off its
first major hit, the Model T, Ford began to see a decline in sales
in 1926. This decline prompted Henry Ford and his namesake company
to introduce its newest automobile, the Model A on December 2,
1927. Produced between 1928-1931, the Model A was another highly
successful car for Ford Motor Company with Ford selling millions of
units. Over the years, the Model A came in many different body
styles, everything from coupes to sedans to roadsters to
convertibles. Introduced on May 22, 1931 the 400-A, otherwise known
as the A400, is one of the most collectible body styles for the
Model A due to the fact that it was only available in 1931 and less
than 5,000 units were produced by Ford. The Model A400 is a 5
passenger Convertible Sedan and was a part of the sportier Deluxe
line of Model A cars. Standard equipment included cowl lights, left
side mounted spare tire, chrome windshield frame, leather
upholstery, rear arm rests, and more. This particular Model A400
underwent an extensive frame-off restoration and shows extremely
well. Under the hood on this 1931 Model is a 200.5 Cubic Inch
L-Head Inline 4 Cylinder engine with a single barrel carburetor
that pushed out a whopping 40 horsepower in its day. The Inline 4
engine is mated to a 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted
using the floor mounted shifter. The chrome and brightwork around
the exterior of the car in excellent condition likely having been
either refinished or replaced during the restoration. A luggage
rack is mounted in the rear of the vehicle as well. The exterior
has been refinished in a beautiful two-tone paint scheme consisting
of Washington Blue and Riviera Blue with Tacoma Cream pinstriping.
The classic Ford rides on 4 Tacoma Cream painted wire wheels with
blackwall bias-ply tires. The beige canvas convertible top is in
excellent condition, completing the exterior look of the car. The
interior on this Model A Convertible Sedan is absolutely stunning!
The front bucket seats and rear bench seat have all been
reupholstered in beautiful Deep Tan Crush Leather, just like how
this car came back in 1931. The door panels were also reupholstered
correctly in a matching artificial leather material. The woodgrain
dash and trim around the windows, as well as the steering wheel,
are all in fantastic shape. The dash is in its stock configuration,
equipped with an 80 MPH speedometer, amp gauge, and fuel gauge.
Whether you're an established Model A collector or you're looking
for your very first classic car, this 1931 Ford 400-A Convertible
Sedan would be an excellent choice. Give us a call today!
*200.5 Cu. In. L-Head Inline 4
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*40 Horsepower
*Rear-Mounted Luggage Rack
*Extensive Frame-Off Restoration
*1 of 4,864 Produced
*Correct Deep Tan Crush Leather Seating
*Washington Blue/Riviera Blue/Tacoma Cream Exterior
*Stock Instrumentation
*Quail Hood Ornament
*Odometer Reads: 137 Miles
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