Vehicle Description
Very pretty restoration set up for touring. Beautiful cloth
interior. Great-running four-cylinder engine. LED lighting,
including turn signals, 6V alternator, and more. An attractive
Model A with lots of upgrades, just right for driving!We love Model
As. There's no other old car that's so accessible and easy to
drive, and it will teach you everything you need to know about
owning and maintaining a pre-war car. Parts are plentiful and
there's fantastic club support to help you out of any jam. In
short, this 1929 Model A tudor sedan just might be the ideal first
hobby car. It's hard to know for sure the colors on Model As, but
as far as we can tell, this is Niagara Blue, which is a little bit
of a turquoise in person. It's quite attractive, and with the
contrasting beltline trim and black fenders, it makes the humble
Model A look rather well dressed. The restoration is fairly recent
and was done to a very high standard, although the goal wasn't a
show car that would compete at the national level. Instead, it was
intended to be a high quality tour car with a very authentic look,
and in that regard it's a big success. The doors swing closed with
a solid sound, the hood latches without a fight, and the deep gloss
on the paint is just right?it doesn't look too modern like many
fresh restorations. Details are correct, from the fluted headlight
lenses to the patented A-OOOGA! horn to the single taillight out
back. For safety on the road, it has been upgraded with LED
lighting and turn signals, as well as a high-mounted third brake
light in the rear window, which might just be the most important
safety upgrade you can make to an old car. There's also a
rear-mounted trunk for some extra space on tour. This Model A looks
like it should cost a lot more than it does, but that has always
been the Model A's special charm.The spacious tudor is the car to
own if you're a taller driver?it features movable bucket seats up
front and a good-sized back seat for passengers. Gray cloth
upholstery looks right and with contrasting light gray piping, it
looks upscale rather than pedestrian as you'd expect. Matching
broadcloth door panels are neatly tailored and feature bright
hardware that feels expensive. The big steering wheel makes it easy
to handle the Model A at any speed, and the controls are easy to
master?pedals are arranged in the traditional fashion, the 3-speed
manual transmission shifts cleanly with a quick double-clutch, and
you'll quickly figure out the spark and throttle levers on the
steering column. Of note, this car still carries an original
'pop-out' ignition switch, which is getting to be a rare find, and
a power point with USB ports has been added for your GPS and phone
on tour. The rest of the gauges are simple, and I guess they should
include the Moto-Meter out there on top of the radiator. Rubber
floors in front were how these cars were originally built, but the
back seat passengers get carpets and window shades?more upscale
features that you wouldn't expect in the entry-level Model A. Seat
belts were added for touring safety and even the headliner is
beautifully fitted. This was not an inexpensive interior job.Ford's
reliable and familiar 201 cubic inch inline-4 has modest specs on
paper but delivers energetic performance out on the road. It's all
about torque, and the long-stroke four delivers a punchy feeling in
all three gears and happily cruises at 45 MPH all day. This one
features the aforementioned 6-volt alternator and a few other
upgrades under the hood, but there's nothing that detracts from its
authentic character. It still makes the familiar Model A sounds and
delivers a no-nonsense experience that few other cars can match.
Retard the spark slightly, pull the choke about half way, and hit
the starter button on the floor, and the engine springs to life
eagerly. Out on the road it keeps its cool thanks to a leakless
water pump and that giant radiator up front. Clutch action is light
and it shifts well, and we believe there are standard 3.78 gears
out back, so 45-50 MPH is where it's happiest. Brakes are
mechanical, but don't let that scare you?it has fresh cast iron
drums that deliver solid braking performance. It also includes a
stainless steel exhaust system that sounds just about right, as
well as new splash aprons (they are the seamless 1931 versions that
many people prefer) and fresh 4.40/4.50-21 Firestone blackwall
tires that look exactly right.Extras include a car cover and some
minor spare parts.If you're a serious car guy, we think you should
own a Model A at least once in your life. It teaches you everything
you need to know about how a car works and better yet, they're just
wonderful to drive. There's a reason why these cars have been the
backbone of the old car hobby for nearly 80 years. They're
attractive, practical, affordable, and easy to own. Take a closer
look, then give us a call!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
