For Sale: 1929 Ford Model A in Cleveland, Ohio

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.

Vehicle Details

  • 1929 Ford Model A
  • Listing ID: CC-1976925
  • Price: $29,900
  • Location:Cleveland, Ohio
  • Year:1929
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Model A
  • Exterior Color:Arabian Blue
  • Interior Color:Gray leatherette
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:3282
  • Stock Number:122050
  • VIN:CA128065
Listed By:
Harwood Motors, LTD.
26101 Miles Road
Cleveland, OH 44128

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