Vehicle Description
Beautiful, correct, award-winning restoration. Canadian-built Model
A. Gorgeous color combination. Full weather equipment. Accessory
trunk, etched wind wings, and hand starter. Starts, runs, and
drives superbly. One of the best Model As we've ever
featured!First, this Model A looks right. The dark Arabian Blue
bodywork with black fenders and wheels is elegant and simple, just
as it should be. The belt molding holds a light gray stripe, just
enough to make it look dressed up but not over-done. Finish quality
is exemplary, likely better than new, with a fabulous gloss to the
paint, excellent panel alignment, and a lot of attention to detail.
This was a guy who not only knew what he was doing, but took the
time to get it right. There are some very, very minor signs of age
and use, but I can't tell you what they are because none is obvious
enough to stand out in my memory. All I can remember is how pretty
it is. Our photo studio always has trouble with dark cars, so it's
a little brighter in real life, and I'm sure you'd recognize the
color if you saw it in the flesh?it's right for a vintage Model A.
I'm pretty sure that the brightwork is chrome, not nickel, and that
might offend the most pure of the purists, but it's low maintenance
and most folks won't know the difference. The fluted headlight
lenses are in exceptional condition (I do not believe they are
reproduced) and there is an accessory trunk rack and trunk out
back, plus twin taillights for touring. Like I said, this car just
looks right. Inside, there's correct gray leatherette upholstery
that's as simple and durable as the car itself. There's virtually
zero wear, even on the driver's seat, and the contrast with the
dark blue paint is gorgeous. The rubber mats fore and aft are in
excellent condition and the big hard rubber steering wheel feels
substantial in your hands. The center-mounted instrument panel is
still nickel plated and includes a pop-out ignition switch, which
was standard equipment but few restorers bother with them these
days. Etched wind wings, a correct Ford quail hood ornament out on
the radiator, and a vacuum wiper motor are useful accessories that
make touring more pleasurable. You'll also note an unusual hand
starter that replaces the foot pedal on the floor?just press the
lever at the base of the steering column and it kicks the starter
as usual, a cool accessory we've never seen before. The top is in
excellent condition and folds for open-air motoring, although it is
easier with a friend, and we think the car looks best with the top
up. Sporting, don't you think? The car also includes a full set of
side curtains in a fitted bag just in case the weather turns
against you.Judging by the quality of the work during the
restoration and the obvious purist intent, I'm disinclined to
believe that the engine has been modified, but this little guy sure
wants to GO! There's a big whack of low-end torque off the line and
it zips along at 50 MPH without seeming to work very hard, leading
me to believe that there are at least some high-speed gears out
back. The engine block is wearing correct Ford Green enamel and it
uses all the right parts, from the Zenith updraft carburetor to the
four-blade fan to the original 6V generator. The only modification
I can find on the entire car is the fuse on the starter, but that's
just smart so no penalty there. Correct hose clamps, a leather wrap
on the water pump, and proper cloth wiring make it look very
authentic. If there are any demerits, it might be some
discoloration around the exhaust manifold and a few signs of shelf
wear from storage, but nothing that would keep you from enjoying
this car right away and perhaps even picking up a trophy along the
way. The three-speed manual transmission will teach a new old car
driver how to double clutch, and with light pedal action and easy
shifting, they'll pick it up quickly. The mechanical brakes are
effective for what they are, and again, they'll teach a rookie how
to manage an old car with limited abilities. Nevertheless, it feels
nimble on the road and have I mentioned how quick it feels? I love
driving this car! The chassis is very nicely detailed with mostly
black painted hardware, just the way it was in 1929, and yes, those
are wooden floor boards, which were original equipment. A standard
exhaust system gives it that great Model A sound and if you start
it properly, there's no smoke or other signs of trouble. I also
love the black painted wire wheels and 21-inch Firestone blackwall
tires, which is how a Model A should look?simple but not plain.This
is a wonderful little A with no vices. It's quite affordable
because there's no way you could duplicate a restoration of this
caliber for the asking price. So reignite your love of the small
end of the hobby or get someone new involved, because this Model A
is a flat-out awesome place to start. Call today! Harwood Motors
always recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections
of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.