For Sale: 1930 Ford Model A in Macedonia, Ohio

Older restoration in the same family for nearly 50 years. Beautiful interior, attractive color combination, desirable body style. Reliable, fun to drive, ready to tour. Not a perfect Model A, but one that has been loved and is ready to write a new chapter.This affordable 1930 Ford coupe isn't a show car and you have already divined that from the photos and the price. However, it has been driven and enjoyed properly over the past five four decades and has always been a family favorite. And driving is what you should be doing in a Model A. The paint is a pretty medium blue that probably wasn't on the original color chart but it doesn't look inappropriate-no metallics or other modern touches to distract. It's not perfect, of course, but it gives the A the right look going down the road. It also has some nice brightwork, including the stainless grille shell and horn, correct bumpers, and as a deluxe model, a set of cowl lights. There's also a Boyce moto-meter up front, a great accessory for those of you who love to drive, and the rear-mounted spare is how Model As are supposed to look. If you want a Model A to drive, this is a good choice.The interior is quite nicely done in period-correct fabrics and patterns. The coupe offers a fairly spacious interior that's comfortable enough for all-day touriny. The upholstery is neatly done, with nice welting along the seams, correct map pockets in the doors, and a taut headliner that makes it feel upscale inside. The controls should be familiar to anyone who has driven a Model A in the past: big rubber steering wheel with headlight controls in the center, simple instrumentation, and a long-handled shifter for the 3-speed manual transmission. As was Ford's tradition, the front seat gets a rubber floor mat for durability and the windshield tilts forward for added ventilation. If you'd driven a Model A before, this will be like coming home and if you're a first-timer, sitting behind the wheel will feel appropriately vintage. The rumble seat is finished with weatherproof leatherette and is ideal for quick trips with younger passengers, for whom the seat belts were undoubtedly installed.The engine is the same 200 cubic inch inline-4 that has powered millions of Model As for decades. Durable, torquey, and easy to maintain, it's still a great choice that over-performs on the street. Specifications are modest, but it feels energetic under all circumstances and this one runs extremely well. It's correctly detailed in Ford green paint and the rebuild has some miles on it, so it has been seasoned but not worn out. The transmission shifts easily and clutch action is light, and with a little practice on your double-clutching, you'll be driving this Model A like a pro. There's a correct exhaust system that gives it the distinctive Model A sound that's so beloved, and with factory gearing, it's happy cruising at about 45-50 MPH. Black painted wire wheels look great and carry recent 4.75/5.00-19 whitewall tires that look great on the modest Ford.Starter collector cars don't get much more versatile than this. It's welcome at almost any event, it teaches you everything you need to know about running an old car, and this one has a proven track record so you can actually use it as intended. Get in, fire it up, and go have some fun!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.