For Sale: 1931 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1931 Ford Model A Roadster

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For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster showing 292 mile, but the true miles are unknown due to PA title exemption. Lots of newer parts have been applied to this even though it looks like a build right out of the 1950's veering little from the kind of cars that set the hobby car world ablaze at the time and started a cultural revolution.

Exterior
Speed over paint was a priority back then so Satin Black was a common cover color leaving more time to work on the engine and less attention to polishing paint. That's not to say there isn't paint; as often the case, red and white pinstriping is included with a large flourish on the decklid, Rich's Rat Rod on the front apron, and striping on the radiator shell, and a lot of whimsy found in the angry duck hood ornament in chrome, and an image of Yosemite Sam and the words "Back Off" on the rear valance. The headers and side pipes are epic and so too are the 15-inch red wheels with white wall tires heavily staggered in size but the car still sits level with the drop. The narrow windscreen is coupled with a wood rim around the cabin to embellish the profile. Imperfections include inclusions, bubbling, a few chips, cracks, and an uneven rocker panel, none of which deters from the vintage look.

Interior
Black vinyl door panels show a touch of patina and remain presentable while inside, a pantone cloth bench seat shows some use but fits nicely. A wood rimmed APC steering wheel on a tilt column fronts a dashboard with some basic gauges and an airbrushed scene from Mel's Diner depicting this car and a few others in cartoon design. Gray carpet covers the open floor since the shifter is on the column and the trunk is barren and holds the battery.

Drivetrain
Here we have a 327ci V8 from 1967 with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb and intake along with finned Edelbrock valve covers, chrome headers, and some red accenting to match the block. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the 10 bolt rear axle.

Undercarriage
Simple and clean underneath where we find a transverse leaf spring with a four bar arrangement up front and coilovers with a four bar in back for suspension. Disc brakes are visible to all up front and drum brakes are tucked into the rear wheels. The exhaust is angular, short, and sweet.

Drive-Ability
The V8 starts right up and everyone knows it! This one is not shy about expressing the cannons going off in each cylinder. Meanwhile, the car has great power, straight tracking, and provides the ultimate visceral experience. We note the horn doesn't work but all other functions operate as intended. 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.

Look Ma, no shifting! Here's the opportunity to have a vintage style hot rod without having to shift the gears. Sit back, legs outstretched, and just let 'er rip! It sounds great and looks authentic and represents the genesis of the entire car hobby as we know it today!

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