Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Why are Chevy small blocks readily used in Ford builds? According
to a forum member at Ford-trucks.com, "350's are cheap to build up.
Aftermarket parts are inexpensive, and plentiful. A 350 is a
project one can build on a shoe string budget. Secondly, they're
good beginner motors. You don't have to have much of a performance
building background to get a decent 350. Third, GM stuff is
amazingly interchangeable. Lastly, compared the price of
aftermarket SB Chevy to SB Ford stuff? Given some of the stuff is
priced the same, but some of it has a huge price difference."
For consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A coupe showing 1,390 miles
which are not actual. This is a steel bodied car that's got lots of
new parts and a slew of trophies from shows dating back to 2012.
The old adage "you couldn't build it for that" is applicable here
as everything from suspension to interior to fuel delivery and much
more has received attention with new parts or rebuilds in recent
years. And it's got a 350!
Exterior
Two stage Sinful Cinnamon, (not to be confused with Dodge's similar
Sinamon Stick), covers this street rod with an orangish brown hue
that is deep and bouncing light off of every angle. The smooth
coverage is complemented by a pinstripe flourish on each rear
fender and matched in reflective properties by all of the chrome
and polished metal that adorns the rod. This includes the grille
shell, light housing, mirrors, exposed engine, horn, and American
Racing Torque Thrust wheels, 14-inch in front and 15-inch in back
with staggered size tires. In profile, the cab rises over a rounded
rear and elongated front and she sits at a pronounced rake which is
all kinds of cool! One paint nick is the only imperfection on the
outstanding exterior of this raked and ready rod!
Interior
Flames are artfully embossed in the two tone tan ultimate leather
that serves as the door panels and these flames also lick through
the headliner above. Seats from an '86 Fiero were also covered in
ultimate leather and embossed with 30 COUPE on the seat backs and
are in great condition. A wood rimmed Grant steering wheel tops a
body colored tilt column leading to a Wabbit wooden dash, home to
Classic Instrument gauges, indicator lights, and metal knobs and
it's all spectacularly clean and tidy. A Lokar shifter rises from
the floor and its base doubles as a cup holding console in matching
tan faux leather. On the overhead console, an AM/FM/CD radio is
mounted and below our feet, a luxurious tan carpet covers the floor
and the finished trunk repeats the materials and colors of the
cabin interior, including this carpet.
Drivetrain
The engine could win shows on its own, a 350ci V8 with dual
4-barrel Edelbrock carburetors and induction air filters on top of
a polished high rise intake manifold. A new fuel pump, lines,
filter and pressure gauge are on board as well as tune up items
including cap and rotor. Coated headers are intertwined, (but not
touching, yellow ignition wires which match the painted block.
Rowing this rod is a TH350 3-speed automatic sending power to the
Ford 8.8" axle in back. Power disc brakes are up front and power
drums in the back. A Unisteer rack and pinion is also onboard.
Undercarriage
Super clean underneath, highlighted by a chrome oil pan and
polished differential cover, along with a pair of Flowtech Purple
Hornie mufflers through which the dual exhaust flows on their way
to square chrome tips out back. It's dry underneath as well, with
only some oil sling noticed on the pipes near the rear U-joint. The
front has been dropped and carries a transverse leaf spring while
ladder bars with coil overs are fitted in the back.
Drive-Ability
Who doesn't love a well sorted 30's Ford coupe with a stout engine,
some modern amenities and a clean interior? This fanciful ride
starts up with a substantial roar from the 8 cans, and once shifted
into Drive, moves forward like lava on wheels, smooth and fast and
powerful. She handles straight and true and has more than enough
power underfoot and visibility is helped by side mirrors on both
sides. Nothing fails to operate on this car and we reluctantly
point the chrome laden nose towards the mall so this car can find a
spot on our floor to woo our guests and potential buyers. 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.
No welding. No painting. No engine building. All you need to do is
engage your hand, first to sign on the dotted line and second, to
turn the key and take this beauty home. The color may be called
"sinful" but the real sin would be for you to not own this car! The
street rod community awaits its newest member, or a new ride from
an old member, (if that's you). Our operators are standing by! Tell
them you're interested in stock number 7351 and we'll get right to
work!
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.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune
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