Vehicle Description
1930 Ford Model A Depot Hack Designer: Henry Ford Chassis Number:
A2556169 Engine: 200 cid L-Head in-line 4-cylinder 1-barrel
Carburetor/40 bhp 3-Speed Manual Transmission Four Wheel Mechanical
Drum Brakes Mechanically Reliable and Simple to Maintain Solid Wood
Body Construction, Attractive Color Combo Multipurpose Vehicle
Unlimited Uses The Model -As with its predecessor the Model T,
Ford's second generation Model A often found itself doing things
that it was old Henry Ford never even thought of. While its primary
mission in life was to be a family car, it was often pressed into
commercial applications as well. On those sturdy yet simple chassis
one could find tow-trucks, farm vehicles, pick-up trucks and even
hearses and ambulances. Starting with 1929, Ford even attempted to
capture the station wagon market by being the first car maker to
offer such a model straight from the factory. Even with assembly
line models filling those needs, there were still some companies
that provided after-market bodies and a good number of home
craftsmen played their hand at making custom bodies. Ford's Model A
from 1928 to 1931 was a major leap forward in the automobiles world
and with over five-million examples produced, today they are still
highly sought after and actually, fun to own and drive. The Car -
Even though the factory started offering a factory supplied station
wagon, often referred to as a depot hack, there were all sorts of
home-built creations that could carry passenger, cargo or just
about anything one needed to transport. This vehicle appears to
have been hand crafted, though there is no known history about the
builder. Starting with a restored chassis and running gear, the
hood and cowl are from the 1930 model year, while the engine was
assembled and numbered during the month of October 1929. This
unique vehicle appears to have been built as a touring wagon or
possibly for use in local parades. It would be perfect for taking
guests around a large estate or ranch, or for those who are civic
minded, what better way to promote a company, a cause or an
organization than this open-air beauty. Including the driver, it
would make a perfect ride for four, a couple more if you don't mind
squeezing in center seat passengers. Original Ford wire spoke
wheels have been retained, painted in a vibrant red hue, body sides
appear to be of sturdy quality pine with rugged construction
throughout. A fun ride that will take you just about anywhere you
want to go.