For Sale: 1929 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1929 Ford Model A Convertible Sedan

"After a trip of approximately 45 hours from Marquette the ore boat docks at the Rouge plant. Hulett unloaders start removing the cargo which is transferred to the High Line and from there to the skip car which charges the blast furnaces. In sixteen hours the ore has been reduced to foundry iron, which is carried in a molten state to the foundry and has been mixed with the proper proportion of scrap and poured into moulds (sic). The casting now goes to its first machining operation. This machining is performed in the foundry building in line with the Ford practice of continuous operation." Excerpted from the 1929 Ford Industries booklet discussing the shortening of the production cycle.

For consignment, a 1929 Ford Model A convertible sedan showing 45,294 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a title exemption. Likely cast in the same way, according to our consignor this car features a Model B engine first introduced in 1931 and a higher performance unit with better internals, however the stamped serial number on the engine shows it was assembled originally in April of 1929.

Exterior
Ford's move to offer colors other than black resulted in some fine choices, attractive shades often in natural tones like the Copra Drab that adorns this vessel. The tan clay body is the perfect complement to the standard black components including the fenders, base and running board and the canvas top that distends over the cabin to connect to the black windscreen frame. Yellow wire wheels add some classic pizazz to the car especially because there is a spare mounted on each front fender and all are wrapped in white wall tires. At night it will be hard not to notice this one coming down the lane as there are two sets of fog lights in addition to the headlights and the standard cowl lights. The rear features a swing down wood railed luggage rack. Imperfections include fading, staining and taped or stitched tears on the big canvas top, areas of missing paint and surface rust, speckled chipped bubbles on the fenders as if hit by very fine birdshot and bubbling on others, cracked paint, various scratches, surface rust along running board trim, and a hole in the body.

Interior
All four door panels are made from gray grain vinyl and present in good condition, opening up to a front and rear bench that also look nice with only some separation and fray on the back of the front bench. A four spoke steering wheel fronts a body colored dash with green framing and gold pinstripes framing the polished central gauge cluster. The rubberized floor covering is a bit tattered and it's where you'll find the tall shifter and hand brake, while the footwells are walled in gray vinyl. The rear seat floor covering also shows some age.

Drivetrain
Driver quality esthetics cover the 201ci inline four cylinder, rated at 40 horsepower and fed fuel through a 1-barrel carburetor. It's backed by a 3-speed manual transmission that routes power to the rear axle and 3.78 gears.

Undercarriage
The clean and simple underside includes some typical surface rust and residual oil on the pan. A single exhaust runs through a stock style muffler and terminates near the rear axle while mechanical brakes are found both front and rear and our consignor states the entire system has been overhauled. As was standard, transverse leaf springs make up the suspension at both ends.

Drive-Ability
Our consignor states "no issue with driving quality" and our short lap around the test loop bear that out. This is a find running Model A on which all functions operate as intended. There's an added turn signal unit in the back that is not working, but all other items do. 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.

Model A's are consistent sellers here at the mall and this fine example has the potential of open air cruising, not to mention being the perfect parade candidate! The mayor of your small or large town can wave to the crowd from the comfortable back seat while your well sorted iron block churns along with confidence.

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. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your states titling and registration process.

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