Vehicle Description
Zoom Classic Cars is proud to present this 1929 Ford Model A
Roadster. An American classic. A bit of history: Falling sales and
pleas from his staff finally convinced Henry Ford to retire the
Model T in 1927. Workers and factories sat idle for six months
while Ford retooled for the replacement car. The new Model A was
more mechanically advanced and stylish than its predecessor. It was
a hit too, with nearly five million sold over four model years.
Inline-4L flathead engine producing 40hp with a 3-speed manual
transmission. Zenith 1 carburetor and Ford's famous All-Steel body.
The present owner of two years has maintained this Model A with
pride and care, taking it to car shows only and it's always a head
turner. Clean title. Undercarriage is amazing with no visible rust
at all. Simple but advanced for its time, the Ford Model A boasted
a "spark" lever on the steering wheel for manual ignition control.
Throttle to the right of the spark lever, emergency break next to
the shifter and the choke on the passenger side dash area. On the
floor, there's the clutch, gas, brake and starter button. The
radiator and carburetor were replaced last Fall. Odometer is not
working. The previous owner claimed there were 50,000-55,000 miles
on the car, but this can't be substantiated. The amperage gauge
does work. The fuel gauge was working until the present owner made
a beneficial upgrade to the car. These Model As are notorious for
breaking down due to sediment and gunk building up in the gas
tanks. There were no fuel pumps back then, so gravity was the
natural method used. The current owner had a valve installed to
raise the level of gas slightly above the bottom of the tank to
avoid this issue. It works great; however, the fuel gauge no longer
works properly. There are several areas of the exterior where paint
is chipping or lightly cracking which can be seen in some of the
photos. The interior seating, dash area and headliner are in very
good condition. The owner had purchased a 3-speed synchronized
transmission which is sitting in a box in his garage. It is
included in the sale. Overall, this Ford Model A Roadster is in
very good condition and deserves a look for sure. Located in Wayne,
NJ. Call Mike at: 973-768-6426
