Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan
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 thi, there has been
extensive maintenance performed to the tune of $21,500 spent in
mechanical work, performed by Keith Story along with documentation
of this work. With only about 300 miles logged since the work was
completed, which was performed between 2009 and 2012 you can rest
assured this Tudor is up to snuff on the mechanicals. So here we
are in 2023 Peabody, set the Wayback machine for 1930 and let's
breathe in this kept in original condition Ford.
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 medium blue which is nicely applied but
shows some faults in the form of lacquer cracks, chips, touch ups
and a few small dings. On the beltline of the doors is a body bump
out with a hint of black applied on all the car's uppers for some
nice contrast. This black continues up and over the roof where it
meets the beautiful near perfect textured vinyl top covering the
roof and this presents to us in black as well. Wonderfully designed
fenders, in black, frame 19-inch straw painted wire spoked wheels,
wrapped in like new blackwalls 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
mirror 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 are plaid covered overstuffed buckets
with low backs and in back, a snazzy overstuffed tuck and roll
plaid covered bench/couch for ultimate passenger comfort, and in
tune of the roaring 20's with flapper excess. Upfront is a curved
blue painted dash in an eyebrow design with a curved brown painted
steel topper. Keeping it simple is the theme with a central surface
rusted chromed "mask" style instrument cluster surround. A black
bakelite big steering wheel with spark advance and throttle levers
fronts the dash, and above is a nice tight tan fuzzy mohair cloth
headliner. Shucks! That's just all dandy.
Drivetrain
Opening the cowled vented hood, we see a restored and well
maintained inline 4 cylinder engine. This presents with a bit of
surface rust peppering the olive green paint, 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
to send power to the 3.78 geared rear axle. Just dandy under here,
which is yet another winning highlight to this beautiful example.
And with all that recent aforementioned mechanical work, 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 save for a horn that
wouldn't oogah.
The beginning of the 1930's roared into the halls of Classic Auto
Mall, all in Art Deco style. A beautiful color combination and
turnkey drive away condition. Very well done, and in its 93rd 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 850 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.
