Vehicle Description
This 1931 Ford Model 400-A Convertible Sedan is an ultra rare,
restored example of one of the most desirable Model A Fords ever
produced. In the early parts of the 20th Century, Henry Ford
garnered enormous notoriety for his highly-successful, affordable
Model T automobile that made it possible for the every-man to own
his own personal automobile. By 1926 however, Model T sales began
to slip largely due to Ford's competitors' ability to catch up, and
even in some cases exceed, the now-antiquated Model T's feature
set. On December 2, 1927, Henry Ford and his namesame auto
manufacturer introduced its newest automobile, the Model A. Touted
for its overall beauty, numerous body styles, and modern features
including a standard shift transmission and 4-wheel brakes, and its
reasonable price, the Model A was a car that Americans could afford
and enjoy, even during the tough economic conditions brought on by
the Great Depression. In its first year of production, Model A
passenger cars were offered in 20 different body styles but as the
years progressed, Ford released additional body styles as consumer
preferences shifted and production techniques improved. Introduced
on May 22, 1931 the 400-A, otherwise known as the A400, is one of
the most collectible body styles for the Model A due to the fact
that it was only available in 1931 and less than 5,000 units were
produced by Ford. The Model A400 is a 5 passenger Convertible Sedan
and was a part of the sportier Deluxe line of Model A cars.
Standard equipment included cowl lights, left side mounted spare
tire, chrome windshield frame, leather upholstery, rear arm rests,
and more. The most distinguishing attribute of the 400-A
Convertible Sedan was that it was a convertible that offered
covered seating for four passengers along with four roll-up
windows. While Ford produced nearly 3.5 million Model A cars and
trucks in the 4 year production run spanning from 1928 through
1931, a mere 4,864 of those vehicles were the famous A-400 Model,
which makes this particular Ford Model A an extremely rare
automobile. Under the hood on this '31 Model A400 is a 200.5 Cubic
Inch L-Head Inline 4 cylinder engine fed by a single barrel
carburetor that together produced 40 horsepower when new. The 201
CID 4 cylinder is mated to a 3 speed manual transmission that
shifted via a floor mounted standard pattern shifter. This 1931
Ford is equipped with numerous desirable options. Up front, a quail
radiator cap and chrome surround windshield elevate the exterior
appearance of this Model A. Chrome cowl lights are another welcome
feature on this antique automobile since they greatly improve
nighttime visibility. The ah-ooo-gah horn is a delightful addition
to any vintage car and is period correct on a Ford of this era.
Dual covered sidemounted spare tires further add to the upscale
look of this iconic pre-war Ford. In addition, each sidemounted
spare is topped with an adjustable mirror so that you can see what
is alongside of you while cruising down the road or while squeezing
into a tight parking space at the local car show. The tail end of
this Model 400A is outfitted with a luggage rack along with a
gorgeously refinished trunk that is attached with leather straps.
Riding on a set of Tacoma Cream painted wire wheels each paired
with a wide whitewall bias-ply tire and chrome hubcap, this 1931
Model 400-A Convertible has a gorgeous look while parked or while
cruising down the road. The all steel body of this '31 Model A-400
has been refinished in Copra Drab with Chickle Drab reveals and
straw pinstripes, and the all steel fenders have been repainted in
black. The tan cloth convertible top is manually operated and
completes the exterior look of the car. The interior of this 1931
Ford Model 400-A Convertible Sedan is absolutely gorgeous! The
front bucket seats and rear bench seat have been reupholstered in
Deep Tan Crush Leather. The light beige carpeting, upholstered door
panels, woodgrain dash, and black steering wheel are in wonderful
shape as well and appear to retain a nice stock appearance. The
instrument cluster retains its stock look and is equipped with an
80 MPH speedometer, amp gauge, and fuel gauge. Whether you're
buying your first pre-war classic car or you're adding to your
existing collection of classic Fords, this 1931 Ford Model 400-A
Convertible Sedan would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's
a call today at 763-428-7337!
*200.5 Cu. In. L-Head Inline 4
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*40 Horsepower
*Rear-Mounted Trunk
*Dual Covered Side-Mounted Spares
*1 of 4,864 Produced
*Copra Drab Body w/ Chickle Drab Reveals & Black Fenders
*Deep Tan Crush Leather Seating
*Wide Whitewall Tires on Wire Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 18 Miles
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