Vehicle Description
Not all Ford Model A roadsters were created equal. Not only is this
one a rare sight because it was not turned into a hot rod, but also
it's the extraordinary Deluxe model that has a more regal
appearance. And with everything from the detailed color combo to
the rumble seat rear makes this early 1931 example a terrific way
to experience premium vintage motoring.
You can tell a car like this was cherished for decades. The owner's
wife said he loved it more than her! And so when you have a
mistress made in Henry Ford steel, it seems only fitting that he
called her Henrietta. You see the difference in the details with
etched glass on the wind wings, bright side step plates, the
classic Tennessee license plate, a trunk strapped down to the rear,
and a bright quail leading the way. And the reason why Henrietta
can feel so special is that she's a 40-B Deluxe roadster. There's a
detailed two-tone yellow paint with glossy black fenders and
accents. We like how the finish has the right look of aging while
still looking impressive - it shows off an earned respect without
you ever saying a word. These colors are bold on their own, and
they also do a great job of highlighting the red wire wheels with
whitewall tires. And part of what makes it a Deluxe model is the
spare wheels mounted in each fender. But this one even gets the
details right like the great-looking folding roof and the red
pinstriping that matches the wheel color (and Model A people know
good ones have this.)
The black roof looks good in place, because it fits with the color
theme, and this one even comes with nice details like side
curtains. But as a true roadster, you know this one is always more
fun when open to the world. So we're glad to see the color theme
continue inside. That means the exterior yellow is on most of the
metal, and plenty of black on the seat, side panels, and dash. Even
the red pinstriping returns. The driver gets the classic four-spoke
steering, a marble-style shifter handle, and classic gauges for
that true jaunty feeling. This is the ideal sunny Sunday day drive
friend, and if you have more than one companion on your ambling
road trips, there's even a rumble seat upholstered to match the
front seats.
When you open the hood, you'll see a year-correct 201 cubic-inch
Ford four-cylinder motor. Henrietta likes to be a driver, and so
you have a tidy setup that shows off a solid cruiser. This has been
upgraded to a 12-volt electrical system with an alternator and
modern coil. And newer pieces like the hoses, wires, plugs, and
water pump are all about being a confident classic. When you're
driving with the top down on a country road, this strong-running
Ford makes an industrial symphony of simplicity. The three-speed
manual transmission shifts cleanly with a solid mechanical feel
that makes you love pre-war motoring. So, in total, this classic
Ford is still a fun runabout.
Henrietta has been a well-loved icon. So if you're looking for a
true classic roadster, she needs to go home with you. Call
today!!!
