Vehicle Description
1931 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan
The Ford Model A was a car made by the Ford Motor Company. It had a
four cylinder engine. It replaced the Ford Model T and was replaced
by the Ford Model B and Ford Model 18. Though it was only made for
five years 4,849,340 Model A's were made and sold.
For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A Fordor sedan with 43,234 miles
showing which are unverifiable as the title reads Mileage Exempt.
Records indicate the engine was rebuilt approximately 16 years
ago,and was garage kept for at least the past 34 years. Our
consignor states the car is road ready and can be driven
anywhere.
Exterior
An older restoration was performed on this car with a two tone
paint job with Tacoma Cream sandwiched by a black on top and
bottom. The roof is vinyl, and this is due to the fact that back in
1930 the technology did not exist to stamp a panel large enough to
fit the entire roof, so it was left to be canvas with lath
structure, modernized with vinyl. Our example has well minded thin
gaps throughout, is all rust free, and the paint is still looking
deep and shiny but does show a few chips andcracking in the paint.
Black stripes run the edge of the engine cover and bleed into the
pillars, and the curved fenders, lower body panel, and adjoining
running boards are black as well. All glass is clear, chrome
trimmings are excellent and not pitted or faded. This chrome
includes the radiator surround, headlight casings and bezels, door
handles, hood cowl trimming right before the firewall cowl, rear
tail lighting, and dual flat bar split bumpers on back and a solid
one in front. A chrome flying quail radiator cap is now on and
still shines leading the way. Out back we note a drop down luggage
rack just in front of the spare tire. 19-inch wire wheels in
beautifully restored black are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in
4.75/5.00-19 wide whitewall rubber. Textured steel plates serve as
step points on the running board and also add a design element to
this handsome Ford.
Interior
A swing of any door and we are now in mohair heaven! Covering each
door in brown, with a pleated pocket for storage in the center,
shiny actuator handles and window cranks and even the lock flip
toggle are beautiful shining examples within this mohair. The
window sills are black painted metal, and thelowers are brown
carpeting. Inside, two bench seats covered in, yes mohair, that is
column tufted with seatbelt and armrests in back along with ample
leg room. The floors are covered in tight brown carpeting and it's
where we find the floor mounted shifter and hand brake. A nicely
done metal curved dash swoops across the bottom of the windshield
and shows in tan and black with the centrally mounted chromed
"mask" style instrument cluster with the vintage gauges. The
headliner shows more gifts from the Angora goat as mohair presents
nice and tight with no stains or tears.
Drivetrain
Lifting either side of the cowled hood we are greeted with an
inline 201ci 4 cylinder that appears in very well kept condition.
Nice wiring in the old style, new hoses and a coating of steel
green engine paint are all within the restored engine bay. This
engine is fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and has a 3-speed manual
transmission attached to the back and sends power further behind
to3.78 gears in the rear axle. We see the addition of a spin on oil
filter. Mechanical drum brakes are in front and back and our
consignor states that wheel bearings and kingpins have recently
been replaced.
Undercarriage
Clean and just a bit better than driver quality with some thin road
dirt, minimal surface rust, and some oil on the transmission while
residual oil appears on the pan, on further back parts and drift,
and on the rear differential. Transverse leaf springs were the
suspension of the era, and these are on the front and back. A
single exhaust encounters a stock style muffler before snaking its
way to the outside beyond the rear bumper.
Drive-Ability
Starting is a breeze once you figure out the choke and which pedal
to push, but it was off to the races with this car and on our test
track it certainly did not break any speed record, but what it did
do was run smooth as silk, smooth effortless shifting, and even
steering was not too bad when not moving all that fast. Brakes are
good. Other than the odometer, all functions were working on this
beauty of a build. 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.
A well restored and sorted car showing the final year for the Model
A. A car meant to be driven and enjoyed. This is a wonderful
earlier restoration still holding its own which is a testament to
the preservation of this beautiful example. Step inside this Fordor
and enjoy the spacious cabin and classic looks.
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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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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