1929 Ford Model A Roadster

The original 1929 Ford Model A was available in a variety of colors to please the palate. It weighed 2,050 pounds and had 40 horsepower at 2,220rpm. The only engine option was a 20ci inline 4 cylinder with a 3-speed manual transmission. One must wonder what Henry Ford would think of the thousands of Model A's that have been hot rodded, lowered, updated, and fitted with powerful V8's, serving as one of the most popular cars to build and modify. In any configuration, they stand as an American classic 100 years after being manufactured. We suspect 100 years from now, they'll still be cool.

For consignment, a 1929 Model A with the basic recipe of a small block V8, disc brakes, electric fan, rumble seat, and so much more! Our consignor states this is a build from 1989 and even if it was a build from 1929, it would be head turner. And bonus, the top goes down to escalate the fun factor.

Note: This vehicle is sold with a Pennsylvania reconstructed branding on the title

Exterior
As noted, this shade of red was not an option in 1929 but boy, it sure looks good in 2024. It's as if this body style was made for red and it wears it well. In the front, we note added turn signals and nice metal work on the bumper, grille, lightbar and headlight surrounds. The chrome trimmed windscreen pivots outward for added ventilation. The rear presents with wide fenders that taper up to the black canvas top and plastic rear window, all in great condition. The stance of the car is classically raked, with 70 series rear tires on 15-inch Centerline wheels. There's a step plate on the right rear fender and you know what that means! Rumble seat! The engine bay lacks side covers and puts the V8 automotive jewelry on full display. Some imperfections in the paint include various scrapes and scratches with perhaps a bit of body bend on one fender scrape.

Interior
Saddle brown vinyl covers the small doors with a pleated storage pouch on each side. The seat takes that material in a button and tufted layout and padded top edge. It's in very good condition and our eyes are drawn to that one button cover that is missing and discoloration on the seat back. The rumble seat mirrors the material and pattern. A 3-spoke steering wheel with said spokes painted red matches the glossy red dash. The center gauge cluster contains Stewart Warner readouts of essential information. They are black faced with the exception of a Bosch white faced gauge indicating operating temperature. The simple shifter and parking brake are on the floor which is covered in a low pile saddle carpet that could use a good cleaning or replacement. The footwell walls are covered with the vinyl buttoned material.

Drivetrain
The trusty 350ci V8 is supplied here topped by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor over an Edelbrock intake manifold. It's tied to a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission headed back to a Ford 8” inch rear with consignor-stated positraction. Electronic distributor supplies the spark to new wires. An electric fan is also present. Plenty of chrome on the engine and the headers are polished for some extra bling. Disc brakes occupy the front while drums are in the rear.

Undercarriage
We're seeing red! The underside, including the dual gas tanks, frame, springs, rear axle and belly pans are painted red. It's driver quality underneath with some grease and road grime, but nothing overwhelming. There is some surface rust particularly on the steering rods and one muffler. The exhaust runs from the headers to a pair of Turbo mufflers then exits behind each back wheel. 4-bar suspension with transverse leaf springs fit the front while another 4-bar and coil springs suspend the rear.

Drive-Ability
Model A's, especially with bench seats, really do feel like a ride at Disneyland, and we know that riders in the rumble seat feel that even more! The roomy cabin made possible by the high soft top is comfortable and suitable for cruising, not slalom. The engine has good power, more than adequate for a car that doesn't weigh that much, and the brakes work just fine. Oh, and the car sounds great! A few items will need attention including the horn, headlights and taillights, and turn signals, all of which don't work.

Classic stance, open air driving, wide fenders, and an exposed chrome filled engine. What more could you ask for? Here's a very nice car at a reasonable price that would benefit from a little TLC but is drivable and showable just as it sits. It's right out of Grease or American Graffiti and right into your garage!

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