Vehicle Description
1929 Ford Model A
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, a hot rod 1929 Model A that checks all the boxes.
350ci V8 TH350 trans, dropped suspension, steel and fiberglass, and
a retina searing orange paint job and we have ourselves a
first-class rod circa 1929 Old Henry!
Note: This vehicle is sold with a Pennsylvania reconstructed
branding on the title***
Exterior
With a steel body and fiberglass front fenders, the rear fenders
remain steel, a louvered steel hood and the stainless steel mesh
covered radiator, all the parts come together to make a very
proportional and good looking 1929 interpretation. Not too much
chrome, just the grille shell, headlights, double barred front
bumper, windshield surround, and side view mirrors, but just enough
to accentuate the star of the exterior...drumroll please!!! THE
PAINT! Ta dah...Deep orange has engulfed the front of the car and
drenches the entire body. A few chips and scuffs are noted in the
finish but overall, a well done job. All this fiberglass is framing
tinted glass, rust free doors and a wonderful rear end to this
curvaceous car. Sweet to say the least. To finish it off, how about
some 14 and 15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
wrapped in blackwall P195/70R-14's in front, and a bit bigger with
P255/70R-15's in the rear. Peel that orange and enjoy a slice!
Interior
Not unlike a tasteful sports coat you'd wear to cocktail night at
the club, smooth tweed in black covers the inside of the doors add
in some shiny pulls and a map pocket and voila! This tweed just
goes for miles inside covering all the side panels and above is a
broadcloth headliner also in black. In the rear is a broad vertical
tuck and roll black tweed bench seat accented by an orange seat
support. In front we note two overstuffed low back buckets wrapped
in more tweed with smooth black vinyl bolsters. Black carpeting is
covering the floors. To break up the black a bit we see an exterior
matching orange painted dash with a black topper. Within the dash
front is a flurry of vintage lettered white faced Classic
Instruments gauges with chrome bezels. A few toggles have been
added to the center of the dash along with black heater vents. Lest
I forget an black tilt column which has a rally steering wheel and
from the floor a long flamed marble ball topped shifter lever
reaches for the driver. In the headliner is the electric wiper
motor and lastly a special dash plaque commemorating the former
owners. Oh so sweet!
Drivetrain
In the engine bay is a mighty 350ci Chevy engine that has dual
Edelbrock 4bbl carbs under pleated air filters. The hood sides have
been removed to show this wonderful orange mill off to the world.
Bolted to the back is a TH350 3-speed automatic and getting you
down the road is a Ford 9" rear axle. I especially dig the leather
strap and spring hood retention system. Juicy!
Undercarriage
Beautifully crafted and built, we see black framing and suspension
which consists of 4 bar & transverse leaf springs for the front,
and 4 bar with coil overs on back. Headers feed spent fossils to
the chambered mufflers then ending in highly polished stainless
tips in front of the rear wheels. Disc braking is seen on the front
and drums are on for the rear.
Drive-Ability
Slipping on my smoking jacket I climbed inside and fired this car
up. It came to life, and I sped to the test track where it
performed flawlessly. Nice acceleration, good handling and bias
free panic stopping. All functions were working well and I arrived
on time for the gala dinner at my favorite all you can eat
buffet.
A nice build, powerful mill with all the right stuff, wonderful
interior and snappy exterior paint. All the boxes are now checked
except for the one where you come down here to Classic Auto Mall
and drive it away!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
