For Sale: 1930 Ford Model A in Wayne, Pennsylvania

Reimel Motor Cars is pleased to present this 1930 Ford Model A Closed-Cab Pickup. It is finished in Flax, a cream-yellow, with black fenders, tan-painted wire wheels and a black interior.

THE MODEL A PICKUP
Ford introduced the Model A in late 1927 as the successor to the Model T. It was a big step forward, with a more powerful four-cylinder engine, a conventional 3-speed sliding-gear transmission, four-wheel mechanical brakes and a safety-glass windshield. Ford built nearly five million Model As from 1927 to 1931. The pickup versions were the hard-working members of the family, used on farms and by small businesses across the country. Today they are some of the most usable and best-supported pre-war vehicles in the hobby, with a strong club network and excellent parts availability.

EXTERIOR
The body is painted in Flax (the service file references Martin Senour touch-up paint 90T-5620) with contrasting black fenders, running boards and splash aprons. Bright details include the radiator shell, Motometer-style radiator cap, headlight buckets, cowl lamps, front bumper and dual outside mirrors. The wire wheels are painted tan to match the body and were refinished in 2017. The pickup bed has wood side boards and a wood floor with steel skid strips.

INTERIOR
The closed cab has a black bench seat with matching black door panels, a black steering wheel and a Model A-style instrument panel. Later additions include seat belts, a dash lamp, a firewall insulator pad, turn signals and a battery disconnect switch.

DRIVETRAIN AND CHASSIS
Power comes from Ford's 201 ci (3.3L) L-head inline-four, rated at 40 hp at 2,200 rpm. It is paired with a 3-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The chassis uses transverse leaf springs front and rear with Houdaille-type hydraulic shocks and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. The electrical system is 6-volt.

SERVICE HISTORY
The truck comes with detailed work orders from Coastal Classic & Sportscar in Brunswick, Maine, dated from November 2011 to May 2020. Together they document more than $29,000 of work. Highlights include:

2011 to 2012 sorting:

New Firestone 4.75/5.00-19 tires and tubes

Leakless-style water pump, radiator cleaned and reinstalled, new hoses and petcock

Distributor rebuilt with new plates, new manifold gaskets and sealing rings, new one-piece muffler and exhaust

Zenith carburetor rebuilt, with a later new needle and seat

Brakes relined, hand brake relined, rear radius rods replaced and brake cross-shaft rebuilt with new bushings and brackets

Steering box replaced with a rebuilt unit and new steering wheel fitted

6-volt alternator, halogen headlights, cowl lamps, tail lights, turn signals and a battery disconnect

Rear and front springs rebuilt with new clips, center bolts, shackles and bushings; shocks refinished and installed with new links

New left door glass and channels, new back glass, windshield hinge restored, wiper motor repaired

Firewall insulator, door checks, seat belts, right-side mirror and an original-style Sparton horn

2012 to 2013:

New front brake drums and hubs, new rear drum and hub, new wheel bearings and seals

New king pins and spindles, new tie rod seals, steering box and drag link adjusted

New door latches, air filter assembly and oil breather

2015:

New distributor with cap, rotor and original-style points

Rear axle fully rebuilt: new axle shafts, 3.54:1 ring-and-pinion, spider gears, carrier and pinion bearings, gaskets and seals

Brake cams, levers, roller tracks and hand brake parts renewed

2017 to 2020:

Four replacement wheels and the spare stripped and refinished, tires balanced

New 6-volt Optima battery, starter rebuilt, yearly oil changes and chassis lubrication

Reimel Motor Cars invites you to take a closer look at this charming 1930 Ford Model A Pickup. It is a well-documented, well-sorted example that is ready for tours, club events, car shows or simply enjoying on weekends.

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