1930 Ford Model A Coupe — All-Steel Traditional Hot Rod, Chevy 350 V8, Chopped & Channeled
Offered for sale is this striking 1930 Ford Model A Coupe, an all-metal traditional hot rod blending timeless styling with proven small-block Chevy performance and old-school craftsmanship throughout. Finished in PPG Lemon Ice Yellow with contrasting gloss white accents and a custom white/yellow interior, this coupe has the unmistakable stance and attitude enthusiasts look for in a properly built street rod.
The steel body has been professionally chopped 2 inches and channeled 4 inches, giving the car an aggressive low-slung profile. Additional exterior highlights include a 1932 Ford metal radiator shell and grille, tinted glass, Mercedes-Benz convertible top material used in the roof insert, staggered BF Goodrich tires mounted on chrome Ventique wheels, and classic traditional hot rod proportions throughout.
Underneath, the car sits on a boxed Model A frame featuring a Pete & Jakes chrome dropped front axle, 4-link rear suspension, leaf springs, shocks, and adjustable Aldan American coilovers. Steering is handled through a late-1967 Mustang steering box paired with a chrome Lime Works steering column, while power is transferred through a 1967 Mustang 8-inch rear differential equipped with Auburn Posi-Traction.
Power comes from a beefed-up Chevrolet 350 V8 mated to a Chevy 350 automatic transmission with a mild shift kit and Lokar shifter. Performance upgrades include a Holley 600 CFM double-pumper carburetor, Mallory ignition system, Sanderson ceramic-coated headers with exhaust cutouts, and 2½-inch exhaust flowing through Flowmaster mufflers. Cooling is handled by a Brass Works 4-row radiator.
Additional equipment includes:
- TCI dual master cylinder with adjustable proportioning valve
- Full Moon Eyes gauge package and tachometer
- 16-gallon fuel tank
- Integrated phone charger outlet
- Battery cutoff switch mounted in trunk
- Electric fan toggle switch under dash
- Drum brakes
According to the owner, the car was completed approximately six years ago and has been driven roughly 519 miles since completion. The owner also states the tires still show molding nubs, and the oil was changed approximately 14 months ago with only about 60 miles driven since service. Premium fuel has reportedly always been used.
As with many traditional hot rods, there are a few minor items worth noting for transparency:
- Small paint blemishes on the radiator shell and visor
- Crack present on firewall sheet metal that owner states has long existed
- Left front tire lightly contacts steering arm at full turn
- Left rear tire has minor contact issue
This Model A delivers the raw mechanical feel, unmistakable sound, and nostalgic personality that define a true traditional hot rod. It’s a head-turning steel-bodied coupe with classic proportions, proven drivetrain components, and the kind of presence that stands out everywhere it goes.
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