For Sale: 1931 Ford Model A in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1931 Ford Model A Pickup

"The first truck ever powered by internal combustion was designed and built in 1896 by Gottlieb Daimler of Germany. It looked like a rear engine hay wagon. The first American pickup trucks were homemade and came on the scene at almost the same moment as the car. Farmers built cargo boxes onto the rear end of their automobiles, especially after Henry Ford's Model T arrived in 1908. A few planks of oak or hickory and some angle irons from the local blacksmith was all it took." Smithsonian Magazine

For consignment, an AACA National 1st Senior Award winning 1931 Ford Model A pickup truck showing 359 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to PA title exemption. You can't go wrong with this body style, visually bolstered here by stake sides and a spectacular, oak lined bed.

Exterior
A rich shade of Brewster Green covers the body of this truck and is a nice detour from the typical black models of the era. Period contrast is typical here with a black running board and fenders that arch gracefully over 19-inch wire wheels, also in black with a matching spare riding the left fender. The solid roof is color matched and gives way to a windshield visor and drip rails. Up front, it's classic Model A with a painted rather than polished radiator surround, bulging headlights on a lightbar, and the double ribbon chrome bumper, all in nice shape. Step over to the back and get a look at the beautiful golden wood side stakes and flawless planks in the bed, delineated by body matched, painted rails. Imperfections include some surface scratches, cracking paint, orange peel texture, staining, and chips.

Interior
Nothing was very elaborate in 1931 so door panels and the bench seat are covered in simple black vinyl on the doors and grain vinyl on the seats, also black and bordered by black piping. The driver gets a four spoke steering wheel with turn signal on the column ahead of the green and black painted dashboard and the polished clover leaf instrument panel in the center, all under a windshield that can be pivoted open. A rubberized floor covering is fitted perfectly and the floor mounted shifter wears a black knobbed handle.

Drivetrain
Looking clean and original is the green blocked 201ci inline four cylinder in the engine compartment, rated at 40 horsepower and fueled via a rebuilt 1-barrel carburetor. Behind it, a 3-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear axle with 4.11 gears. The pickup runs on a 6-volt system.

Undercarriage
Clean black and green paint, bright boards, and rust free, this presents as a nice example. We note some oil on the pan, but are not deterred. Transverse leaf springs and mechanical drum brakes occupy the front and back while the single exhaust includes a stock style muffler then terminates under the bed of this nearly flawless underside.

Drive-Ability
When we apply throttle, the truck shuts down, so we suspect the fuel system needs service. Beyond those things, the functional items work as they should. 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 classic pickup has the Wow factor! A stunning color combination, a clean interior, and get a load of that bed. Considering the supportive Model A community that's out there, we wouldn't let the fuel issue be a deal breaker, this is a superb example of an early pickup truck that is a true piece of Americana and will be ideal for getting you from one end of the Memorial Day parade to the other!

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 state's titling and registration process.

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