1930 FORD MODEL A RUMBLE SEAT COUPE
This 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe entered one family's life
in 1961 when it was bought from a lady in Riverside, California. It
soon became the project that brought everyone together. A garage
was turned into a paint booth, lacquer was sprayed by hand in 1962,
and the owner's mother stitched the upholstery. Finished in tan
with black fenders, a black vinyl roof, and a brown visor, it shows
the results of a true family restoration. Yellow Powder Coated
19-inch wire wheels with new 4.75-19 tires, chrome bumpers, and a
polished radiator shell complete the exterior.
Inside, the story continues with upholstery still reflecting the
work of the owner's mother, who carefully crafted the cloth trim
more than sixty years ago. The tan striped front bench seat is
paired with matching door panels, while the rumble seat was
finished in black vinyl to handle extra use from tours and trips.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames the dash, painted tan and
brown, with the oval gauge cluster providing speedometer, ammeter,
and fuel readings. A tan cloth headliner and rubber mats over wood
floorboards complete the simple, functional design. The family
spent years enjoying this cabin, sharing road trips across Southern
California and beyond.
Mechanically, this Ford remains true to its factory configuration
while benefiting from ongoing care. Its 201 cubic-inch inline-four
with carburetor is paired with a 3-speed sliding-gear manual
transmission and single-plate clutch. Mechanical drum brakes and
transverse leaf springs keep the car correct to its 1930s design,
while a single exhaust exits at the rear. When it was put back on
the road in 2017, the wheels were powder-coated and a Napa 6-volt
positive-ground battery was installed. The owner proudly recalls
repeated drives to Yuma, Arizona, as well as an 80-mile coastal run
to San Clemente State Beach, proving both its reliability and its
place as a true family companion.
Documentation tells the rest of the story. Decades of receipts show
the steady investment in maintenance, while awards and plaques
reflect recognition at Model A club events. Historical photos
preserve moments from tours, parades, and shows, while memorabilia
from the Model A Ford Club of America underlines its connection to
the larger community. For the family, this car was a centerpiece -
the way the owner first met his wife, both coming from Model A
families, leading to 58 years of marriage. Its history is preserved
not just in metal and fabric, but in paper, awards, and memories
that travel with it.
HIGHLIGHTS
MECHANICAL:?• 201 Cubic Inch Inline-Four Engine?• 3-Speed Manual
Transmission?• Carburetor?• Mechanical Drum Brakes?• Single
Exhaust?• Beam Front Axle With Transverse Leaf Springs?• 6-Volt
Positive Ground Electrical System?• Napa Battery
EXTERIOR:?• Tan Paint With Black Fenders?• Black Vinyl Roof?• Brown
Visor?• 19" Yellow Wire Wheels?• 4.75-19 Tires?• Chrome Radiator
Shell?• Chrome Bumpers?• Rumble Seat Coupe Body Style?•
Rear-Mounted Spare Wheel
INTERIOR:?• Tan Striped Cloth Bench Seat?• Black Vinyl Rumble
Seat?• Matching Door Panels?• Oval Gauge Cluster With Speedometer,
Amp Meter, And Fuel Gauge?• Three-Spoke Steering Wheel?• Tan Cloth
Headliner?• Wood Floor With Rubber Mats?• Under-Seat Storage
Compartment
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:?• Restoration Receipts?• Service Records?•
Model A Club Memorabilia?• Awards And Show Recognition?• Historical
Photos
This 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe carries not only the
correct mechanicals and period look but also six decades of family
history. From backyard restoration to tours across the Southwest,
it has been part of milestones, memories, and community. Now, it's
ready for its next caretaker to enjoy and preserve.
Paint and Body are Rust Free California steel
Paint is driver quality with minimal cracks, chips, touch ups,
imperfections and scratches.
Body is very straight and lines are very nice on doors, rumble seat
and hood.
Starts, runs and drives very nice and handles just as it was
designed. The looks and attention this car gets is endless.
Disclosures: windshield wipers are non operational
Clear California Title and current California DMV registration
Located in Rancho Cucamonga CA 91737
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Vehicle Details
1930 Ford Model A
Listing ID:CC-1997447
Price:$15,000
Location:Murrieta, California
Year:1930
Make:Ford
Model:Model A
Exterior Color:Colonial Yellow
Interior Color:Beige Cloth
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:18156
Stock Number:103885
VIN:A3121243
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