For Sale: 1930 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1930 Ford Model A Pickup

"The first truck ever powered by internal combustion was designed and built in 1896 by Gottlieb Daimler of Germany. It looked like a rear engine hay wagon. The first American pickup trucks were homemade and came on the scene at almost the same moment as the car. Farmers built cargo boxes onto the rear end of their automobiles, especially after Henry Ford's Model T arrived in 1908. A few planks of oak or hickory and some angle irons from the local blacksmith was all it took." Smithsonian Magazine

For consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A pickup truck showing 2,756 miles, but the true miles are unknown. The truck was restored in 1990 and still looks great today and now features electronic ignition and powder coated wheels.

Exterior
A beautiful shade of blue coats the body of this truck and is a nice detour from the typical black models of the era. This is Washington Blue which features a gold pinstripe that picks up on the yellow power coated 19-inch wire wheels. It's a clear connection and one that is visually delineated by the black fenders and connecting running board. Up top, the textured vinyl roof is in fantastic condition, and the same material was used to wrap the tailgate chains in back. Simple wood planks make up the clean stake side and up front, it's classic Model A with polished radiator surround, bulging headlights on a lightbar, and the double ribbon chrome bumper, all in nice shape and the blue behind the stars in the flags up front are a nice match for the paint and a nice bit of added detail. The bed and its wood plants between black rails is spotless. Imperfections include some moisture in the tail light, touched up scratches on a fender, some black paint runs, and a spot of small bubbles in the blue.

Interior
Nothing was very elaborate in 1930 so door panels and the bench seat are covered in simple black vinyl on the doors and grain vinyl on the seats, also black and bordered by black piping. The driver gets a four spoke steering wheel ahead of the black and blue painted dashboard and the polished clover leaf instrument panel in the center, all under a windshield that can be pivoted open. A rubberized floor covering is fitted perfectly and the floor mounted shifter wears a blue and white swirled handle. Blue rails support the roof and blue walls surround the rear window on the back wall, all in very nice condition.

Drivetrain
Looking clean and original is the green blocked 201ci inline four cylinder in the engine compartment, rated at 40 horsepower and fueled via a rebuilt 1-barrel carburetor. Behind it, a 3-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear axle with 3.78 gears. The car has a 6 volt positive ground alternator.

Undercarriage
Clean blue paint, bright boards, and some minimal but typical surface rust is seen on the simply constructed underside. We note some oil on the pan, the transmission, and the rear differential, also not unexpected on a 1930. Transverse leaf springs and mechanical drum brakes occupy the front and back while the single exhaust includes a stock style muffler then terminates under the bed.

Drive-Ability
This vintage truck made its way around the test loop like a champ, belying its 95 year old age but a testament to the 1990 restoration and more recent work. Forty horsepower is more than enough for cruising speed and will certainly get you from one end of the Memorial Day parade to the other! We note the headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are not working and the wipers seem weak. But beyond these things, all other functions operate as they should. 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.

This classic pickup has the Wow factor! A stunning color combination, a well sorted drivetrain, a clean interior, and get a load of that bed. Considering the supportive Model A community that's out there, we wouldn't let the electrical issue be a deal breaker, this is a superb example of an early pickup truck that is a true piece of Americana.

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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