Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
The Ford Motor Company, with its F-series, has long held the
distinction of building the best selling trucks in America. That
distinction dates back many decades, as Ford's commercial Model A
and AA variants were also the most popular in their day. The best
selling Ford truck of 1931 was the closed cab pickup, which brought
passenger car style mixed with traditional pickup hauling
capabilities and some new features to the market.
For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster pickup. A roadster
was included in Ford's truck lineup beginning in 1928 but with the
weather protection afforded by the closed cab trucks, production of
the open pickups, as they were called, stood at just 2,637 in 1931.
This example gracing our Hallowed Halls is showinga mere 5,503
miles which cannot be verified to be actual as the title reads
mileage exempt.
Exterior
The Apple Green body and bed over black fenders and yellow wire
wheels with wide white walls presents a dramatic vision that is
bright and whimsical. The radiator shell features a green scallop
on top and the body wears a yellow pinstripe in some well
coordinated styling features. A perfectly vertical windscreen is
framed in green and wears a narrow visor while the engine covers
contain a long series of vertical louvers for heat dissipation.
Door handles have been shaved on this permanently open vehicle and
pressure treated wood planks like the bed which also has a chained
tailgate to allow for loading. A wide running board connects the
fenders and provides a step up for occupants. The paint and
metalwork are in good condition. Imperfections noted include paint
runs, a chip on a fender, a tear in the metal on a fender end, a
large scuff across a fender, and a smaller scuff.
Interior
The doors lack any kind of panel and are painted in the Apple
Green. A simple bench seat is constructed of dark green vinyl. A 4
spoke steering wheel shares its slim column with a turn signal unit
and leads to a basic dash which is a blended steel part of the car
and painted green. The center plate is the gauge cluster and
ignition port, and all appears in original condition. The tall
shifter rises from the floor, which is flat and covered with a
rubberized mat, cut to fit and in good shape.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is a driver quality but clean 201ci inline
four cylinder rated at 40 horses and fueled by a 1-barrel
carburetor. The 3-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear
wheels and 3.78 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are up front and out
back.
Undercarriage
A spare tire on a wire wheel is mounted underneath the bed and the
underside of the car is clean and rust free. The exhaust is colored
by surface rust and is a single unit that intersects a stock style
muffler before coming to an end under the truck. Transverse leaf
springs are found in the front and back and some residual oil was
noted on the oil pan.
Drive-Ability
Well, this is a fun little vintage ride with a cheerful color. The
4 popper runs well and carries us through the test route where the
car tracks straight as 4.75/5.00-19 tires can and brakes well. The
horn blows occasionally while turning the wheel but all other
functions on this uncomplicated 1931 Ford work as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Here's a 1931 Ford Model A that's just a bit different from the
typical cars of the era. It has a usable bed, an open cabin, and a
very bright exterior. Whereas a typical 1931 will get you looks,
this one is bound to produce smiles whether it's in a car show or
tooling down a parade route. If this is your kind of ride, be sure
to contact our Car Specialists today!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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