Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Coupe
When viewing a 1930 Model A you will notice on the hardtops there
is a cloth/canvas covering the top. There is much speculation as to
why this is and there are basically 3 reasons for this. Number 1 is
Henry Ford was cheap! Number 2 is steel was in demand and would
raise vehicle costs, and 3 is the technology for welding such a
large piece of steel did not exist, and even if it was put on, the
road conditions of the time would have certainly quickly bent such
a large panel.
For consignment, as the consignor states, this is not your
grandfather's Model A Ford. It has some nice modifications although
it manages to retain much of its original charm. It was originally
built in Canada and now has a 192ci Ford industrial engine, and a
custom chassis to support the extra weight and horsepower. It has
1940 Ford hydraulic brakes, a 1940 Ford 3.78 axle, a custom
aluminum radiator to keep things cool and a Lebarron Bonney
interior.
Exterior
Simplistic yet wonderfully designed and leading the way is a rare
1932 truck grille shell surroundwith flanking large headlights
encased in chrome and sans a bumper below that arrives in satin
black painted style. The hood is minus its side cowls to show the
big red engine off. Black curved fenders have a running board
keeping them together and these frame black 16-inch wire wheels
with Cragar chromed cpas. A black painted canvas top for the "cab"
with a satin black metal sun visor showing in good condition. Just
below the C curved trunk and on the back end of this car is a new
set of tail lights which are more inset then the originals and
these have a chromed bezel. Dual exhaust peek out of the rear roll
pan and these are protected by a chromed round bar stock custom
made bumper. The paint has numerous areas of chipping going on and
there are several scratches within the paint throughout. The
consignor states the paint is courtesy of Rust-O-Leum!
Interior
Very nice gray canvas like textured tweed from LeBaron Bonney
covers the door panels which are like new. Shiny handles and cranks
are in this field of gray. A single overstuffed tuck and roll bench
sits in front and is also checked tweed in cream and black. Wide
piping is on the edges and the chair sits within an upholstered
tub. Fronting the bench is a full black painted slightly curved
upward dash, and in its center is a "mask" style rusted and patina
dash panel. On the steering column a trio of gauges is mounted to
the column in a cast plate looking older in its design. A large
bakelite steering wheel is on top of the column. Flooring is a mix
of rubber panels and steel, some of it bare metal under the seats.
The headliner is fuzzy broadcloth and is in darker gray with some
center stitching to add to the overstuffed effect. All vertical
surfaces in this interior are covered with the similar material to
the door panels.
Drivetrain
Under the open cowled hood we now witness a blazing red painted
192ci Ford industrial engine. The cylinder head has been ported and
polished, and a Camcraft ground camshaft is installed. It has a
1-barrel carburetor and back is a 1939 Ford 3-speed manual
transmission with a lightened flywheel. The rear axle weighs in at
3.78 and is from a 1940 Ford. A more modern alternator is on and
the radiator is a custom made aluminum version.
Undercarriage
The chassis has been strengthened, and the floor pans are rust
free. Transverse leaf springs are on for the suspension. The front
is a mono leaf and it supports a 2 inch dropped axle. There is a
'48-'52 F1 pickup truck crossmember and an F1 steering box. 1940
hydraulic brakes are on, all in drum form.
Drive-Ability
Cue the Charleston music! The car started right up and drove very
nicely. It had easy steering and the interior was very comfy with
the new upholstery. The horn wouldn't honk but all else worked
swimmingly.
An interesting build with a wonderful Lebarron Bonney interior,
runs great, and has all the right charm to make it appear mostly
original with some nice upgrades.
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.
