Vehicle Description
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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Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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