Vehicle Description
1928 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.
This open cab roadster version of the venerable 1928 Ford Model A
roadster pickup that has been carefully restored is now gracing our
overstuffed Hallowed Halls and on consignment waiting for you. As
seen by the photos, the underside is as beautiful as the topside
and virtually no stone was left unturned during the restoration.
Very nice 2-tone paint, a rebuilt engine, a new top, a 12 volt
conversion, an upgraded intake manifold and modern carburetor, and
mechanically sound, this nearly 100 year old truck is a show
stopper!
Exterior
All panels and exterior surfaces are shown in very nice condition.
The shiny chrome grille surround and mesh guard encircle the
radiator and is flanked by chrome bucketed headlights attached to a
chrome tie-bar, chrome twin bar front bumpers and lower mounted
signal/running lights are all in pristine condition and accent the
truck beautifully. A maroon body with black fenders and running
boards and 21-inch black painted wire wheel accents makes this
truck look just stunning. Even the engine bay is very clean and has
seen a lot of attention to detail. An ivory top has been installed
and shows in crisp clean vinyl with a small glass rear window.
Clean clear glass is noted for the nearly vertical tilt out
windshield and a small mirror keeps the driver abreast of what is
in the past. The bed has outward canted sides for ease of access,
and this is in combination with a wood lined bed with polished
dividers that work together like peas and carrots. The bed sides
are steel as is the gate with its exterior Ford badge melting into
the maroon paint. Black painted undulating fenders frame the cowled
hood and bed and are connected in the centers by textured grip
steel running boards. An additional spare tire is mounted within
the drivers side fender also with a wire spoked wheel in black
color and wrapped in an ivory canvas cover. All of the wide
whitewall tires are in 4.40-4.50 and like new.
Interior
Swinging the door reveals a black vinyl door panel to lead the way
into the truck. I noted the lack of window cranks, but hey...it's a
roadster! Once inside I perched my posterior upon a textured black
vinyl bench seat, sans seatbelts, and took a moment to breathe
things in. A single curved dash in full metal maroon painted jacket
has the iconic Ford chromed "mask" style instrument cluster in the
center. All instruments are working and look very clean. A large
black bakelite steering wheel is fronting the dash. Rubber flooring
in basic black is covering the floors and above is the underside of
the manually lowerable top with its supporting stringers in nicely
varnished oak.
Drivetrain
Under the twin cowled hood lies a pleasant surprise in the form of
a 40hp, 201ci inline 4 cylinder L-head engine and 3-speed sliding
gear manual transmission. This engine has a modern 2-barrel
carburetor feeding the precise amounts of air and fossils through
an updated aluminum intake manifold. All are ready to roll
condition with a 3.78 geared rear axle. Keeping the charge on point
is a 12 volt conversion with an alternator providing the juice.
Undercarriage
Very clean black painted rust free structural steel and
mechanicals. These include transverse leaf springs in front and
rear, and mechanical drum braking on all 4 corners. Bring a mirror
as all is looking very sharp for this underside.
Drive-Ability
Once one knows the tricks to starting a Model A it's a breeze, and
I'm well versed in this operation. This truck drives like
a....well... truck! No power steering or power brakes and simple
suspension, which is part of its charm, and is certainly not meant
to be negative. A pleasurable drive was had around the Classic Auto
Mall test track with the minimal functions working 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.
This truck presents in beautiful drive away condition. It is a
definite shower and a good goer. All first-class attention and very
reasonably priced, makes this drop top example of the well known
and loved Model A pickup. A solid investment that can be enjoyed
immediately and not just as a Sunday driver!
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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