For Sale: 1931 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1931 Ford Model A Coupe

So you think Model A enthusiasm is fading out? Guys aging out of the Model A hobby? Well, guess again. In our more than six years in business, dozens of Model A's have left the mall with a new owner. We must admit, it's been a little surprising to us too, but we're thrilled to have represented so many fine automobiles. They're incredibly varied and versatile and different iterations of 1931 Model As have come through our Hallowed Halls; Fordor sedans, coupes, roadsters, Victorias, pickups, delivery panels, huckster woodies, Tudors, phaetons, and of course, a slew of hot rods.

For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A coupe with a title verified 3,060 actual miles. This street rod version now packs a 305ci V8 from the mid 80's with headers and a 4-barrel carburetor.

Exterior
A dramatic pattern of brown, beige, and tan catches your eye like few 1931 Fords will do. The soft, landau-like canvas roof looms over a brown hood and cabin pillars, augmented by thin flames on the door. Below, smooth tan panels flow to seamless running boards that take in the elliptical fenders over color matched wheels. There are very few interruptions to the beige and out back, only a thin band of circular red lights and a third brake light break the pattern while quad exhaust tips are center exits. Though both ends carry 15-inch wheels, the tires are widely staggered, creating the ideal stance for this street rod, and its exposed engine provides just the right level of intended intimidation. Imperfections include some cracks in the paint, scuffs, and scratches.

Interior
Our three colored pattern returns on the inside where the door panel is adorned with flowing designs and graphics in leather, showing a touch of age but fully intact. The same could be said about the bench seat which has been well loved but is well coordinated with the surrounding environment and has a bit of wear on the central insert. A banjo steering wheel fronts a body colored dash panel with instrument cluster situated in the center featuring AutoMeter vintage style gauges with gold trim rings over a Vintage Air unit and AM/FM/CD radio. Taupe carpet covers the floor from which the Lokar shifter rises, speakers embedded in the footwells, and billet pedal present to the driver. A smooth, beige headliner is above, capping off a well coordinated interior with a warm vibe and A/C to cool things down.

Drivetrain
Our exposed engine is a somewhat showy 305ci V8 with a Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor, coated headers, and chrome valve covers. It is mated to a 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission that routes power the Ford 9" in back.

Undercarriage
Super clean conditions are found underneath where the master cylinder powers the front disc and rear drums brakes. Dual exhaust flows straight through glasspack style mufflers on their way to two splitters that create four exhaust tips. Suspension has a four bar system front and rear with transverse leaf springs up front and coilovers in back.

Drive-Ability
The comfy cabin provides just the right amount of modern touches so you don't feel like you're living in 1931. While it was an exciting time to live and own cars, they were also in raw form compared to today's cars. Soft surfaces and a complete array of gauges adds to our ride that has good power, decent handling and a fantastic exhaust note. This well sorted street rod benefits from all functions working as they should and we trot this '31 back to the mall. 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 is a good looking street rod with clean lines, a modernized interior, and a classic stance. The rumble from the exhaust is one to note and the ability to travel with cold air in the cabin and the tunes of your choice blasting from the radio is a hobbyist's dream. Don't wait on this dramatic presentation, it checks all the boxes for those shopping for a nice '31.

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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