1930 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan
This consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A Ford sedan that has a good looking rebuilt engine, an absolutely beautiful custom interior and fair exterior. It is rust free and exhibits as mostly original for this exterior. A driver survivor which could be taken across the country or around town or wherever. It runs just great.
Exterior
An older restoration was performed on this car and the finish is starting to show its age on the two-tone paint job with maroon for the roof and body and black for fenders and running boards. The roof is vinyl, and this is due to the fact that back in 1930 the technology did not exist to stamp a panel large enough to fit the entire roof, so it was left to be canvas with lath structure. Today it is black vinyl and looks great with no fade or tears. Our example pictured here has well minded thin gaps throughout, is all rust free, and the paint is still looking decent, but does show a few chips, scuffs, dents, crazing and flaws. Some black is seen highlighting the body bump out line and pillars, and the curved fenders and adjoining running boards are black as well. All glass is clear, chrome trimmings are shiny and not pitted or faded. This chrome includes the radiator surround, headlight casings and bezels, door handles, hood cowl trimming right before the firewall cowl, rear tail lighting, and dual flat bar split bumpers on back and a full length one in front. Out back we note a period correct spare tire. 19-inch wire wheels in maroon with shiny chromed hubs are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in 4.75/5.25/5.50-19 black wall rubber.
Interior
A swing of any door and we are now custom gray broadcloth looking like original heaven. Covering each door in the gray colorway with a pocket for storage in the center, shiny actuator handles and window cranks and even the lock flip toggle are beautiful shining examples within this soft cloth. The window sills are maroon painted metal, and the lowers are black carpeting. Inside 2 bench seats covered in gray canvas broadcloth that has large tuck and roll inserts with the bolsters and tubs for seating also covered in gray material. The rear bench now has armrests and a center fold down armrest. The floors are black carpeting and appear like new. A nicely done metal curved dash swoops across the bottom of the windshield and showing in maroon with the centrally mounted chromed "mask" style instrument cluster with the old gauges which are all working. The headliner is more gray canvas broadcloth and presents nice and tight with no stains or tears. Noted above the windshield is a panel with a headliner light and switch. Looks old but it's new just like the rest of the interior.
Drivetrain
Lifting either side of the cowled hood we are greeted with an inline 4-cylinder 201ci engine that appears in very well kept condition. Nice wiring in the old style, new hoses and a coating of steel green engine paint are all within the restored engine bay. This engine is fed by a 1-barrel carburetor and has a 3-speed manual transmission attached to the back, which is shifted from the long posted floor shifter. 3.70 gears are noted in the rear axle. New wiring snakes its way throughout this bay.
Undercarriage
So the key words here are used and enjoyed, but not abused. Just a hint of road dirt splatter but no rust for the X frame, body hangers, running board, and exterior fendered underside is all pristine. Transverse leaf springs were the suspension of the era, and these are on the front and rear. Mechanical drum brakes are seen all around as well.
Drive-Ability
Starting is a breeze once you figure out the choke and which pedal to push, but it was off to the races with this car and on our test track it certainly did not break any speed record, but what it did do was run smooth as silk, smooth effortless shifting, and even steering was not too bad when not moving all that fast. Brakes were good, and all was working on this beauty of a build.
A well restored and sorted car meant to be driven and enjoyed, and done so by our consignor. This is a wonderful earlier restoration still holding its own which is a testament to the drive and fortitude went through to have such a beautiful example. Yours for the taking! Go Henry!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
