For Sale: 1931 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1931 Ford Model A Roadster

By a wide margin, Ford Model A's are the oldest cars with a large following. There are chapters of the Model A Ford Club of America in every state and internationally in places like New Zealand and Sweden. There's a chapter in the little college town of Cedar City, Utah, (population 36,000), and another one in the next town over, practically in the middle of the desert. All this to say these are still wildly popular and important cars and while we don't claim to sell as many as Henry Ford, we have seen our share of Model A's finding new homes.

For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A roadster showing 4,653 miles on the odometer, but the true miles are unknown. This car had a complete engine rebuild by the well known Model A shop, Turlock Machine in Turlock, California, about 80 miles north of Fresno. A complete breakdown of work will accompany the car.

NOTE: This vehicle is sold with a reissued VIN

Exterior
Stunning coverage of Copra Drab envelopes this classic, a color that would probably not play well on today's cars, but is stunning on this '31. You have to give it a chef's kiss when combined with the tan canvas top, the 19-inch yellow wire wheels, white wall tires, and the black base and fenders. It just gels together so well, it's almost breathtaking. Chrome bumpers and the reflective radiator shell join metal headlight buckets and the quail hood ornament up front while the back is adorned with a fifth wheel and a single tail light along with split chrome ribbon like bumpers. Cowl lights cling to the side and a single side mirror is posted on the A-pillar and a dark gray trim line is pinstriped with yellow, a fitting match for the wheels. Imperfections are few and include two inclusions in the paint, a long scratch by the door handle, and some rust bubbles at a wheel opening.

Interior
Marbled dark saddle vinyl forms the door panel covers and presents cleanly, as does the stitched bench seat which shows some minor use creasing throughout and some light compression. The rumble seat shares the material and is in excellent condition. A four spoke steering wheel fronts the painted dash augmented with a yellow pinstripe, surrounding the center instrument panel that includes the keyhole. A cupholder has been added to the dash to have this car dip a toe in the 21st century. Lovely brown carpet covers the floor around the shifter, hand brake and pedals, while the footwells are dressed in the saddle vinyl.

Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is the clean and fully rebuilt 201ci inline four cylinder with a 1-barrel carburetor and a 3-speed manual. 3.70 gears are found in the rear axle and mechanical drum brakes sit in the front and rear. The engine presentation is show readyand clean.

Undercarriage
Clean underneath as well, with some oil on the rear differential and residual oil on the transmission, but nothing is out of place or damaged. A single exhaust runs through a stock style muffler then terminates just before the rear axle under the car and transverse leaf springs are noted front and rear.

Drive-Ability
We go through the typical four step process to start the car and she fires right up as if this was 1931 all over again. We jog this car onto the test loop where it runs very well, we dare say, better than new. We're out there long enough for the car to warm up and everything on board functions as designed. 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.

Perhaps the most common, most serviceable, most supported model of the early American automotive industry. Model A's will forever be shining examples of mass production, the assembly line, and American ingenuity. It's no secret that Henry Ford was a bit of a nasty fellow, but his ambition undoubtedly changed the landscape of American industry. Here's the defining vintage car and one you should own.

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.

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