1935 FORD MODEL A DELUXE ROADSTER
1935 FORD MODEL A DELUXE ROADSTER Engine No. A3752902 Green with black fenders and brown leather interior Engine: four-cylinder, 200.5 cu. in., 40hp; Gearbox: standard Model A three-speed; Suspension: semi-elliptic transverse front and rear; Brakes: four wheel mechanical drum. Left hand drive. In 1927, after more than 19 years and more than 15 million vehicles, Ford ended the Model T line. In 1928, after tremendous cost and downtime for retooling, Ford moved production to the gigantic new River Rouge plant and started the Model A series. Anticipation of the new line was so high that the response was tremendous. In 1928 Ford also returned to competition in the luxury market with the introduction of the Model A Town Car or Brougham design which was priced at $1,200 or about 1 times the price of the Tudor Sedan. In 1929 the production of the Town Car continued and the price was raised to $1,450 which was $950 more than the Roadster - the only difference being the coachwork. That year the Ford payroll topped $300 million annually and Ford announced a $7 a day minimum wage. The Model A line, although similar to the 'T' with a four-cylinder L-head engine and semi-elliptic transverse springs front and rear, was innovative and far more complex. The engine was nearly twice as powerful as the 'T' and could attain a top speed of approximately 65mph, depending upon the body style. The magneto was replaced with a modern battery and ignition system allowing it to be more driver-friendly. More improvements included a sliding-gear transmission, four-wheel mechanical brakes and hydraulic shock absorbers. Standard equipment included combination stop and tail lights, a horn and a windshield wiper. This Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster was restored in 1963 by Bob Carini. It is reported that the Model A was totally rust-free and not in need of a full restoration. However, in those days a restored car was more popular than preserved patina. Given the complete and good condition of the car pre-restoration, it still retains all of its original parts. After the restoration, the Model A spent a number of years as an exhibit in the Captain Paul House Model A Museum in Union, Connecticut. When the museum disbanded in the late 1970's the car was purchased by a Ford collector who stored it in his warehouse where it remained out of daylight until 2006 when it was purchased by its present owner. At this time, the car was treated to a full mechanical recomissioning, including inspection or refurbishment of all components. Most notably, the engine was completely rebuilt. This is solid and honest example of a genuine Model A, which are gradually growing quite rare.
1935 FORD MODEL A DELUXE ROADSTER
1935 FORD MODEL A DELUXE ROADSTER Engine No. A3752902 Green with black fenders and brown leather interior Engine: four-cylinder, 200.5 cu. in., 40hp; Gearbox: standard Model A three-speed; Suspension: semi-elliptic transverse front and rear; Brakes: four wheel mechanical drum. Left hand drive. In 1927, after more than 19 years and more than 15 million vehicles, Ford ended the Model T line. In 1928, after tremendous cost and downtime for retooling, Ford moved production to the gigantic new River Rouge plant and started the Model A series. Anticipation of the new line was so high that the response was tremendous. In 1928 Ford also returned to competition in the luxury market with the introduction of the Model A Town Car or Brougham design which was priced at $1,200 or about 1 times the price of the Tudor Sedan. In 1929 the production of the Town Car continued and the price was raised to $1,450 which was $950 more than the Roadster - the only difference being the coachwork. That year the Ford payroll topped $300 million annually and Ford announced a $7 a day minimum wage. The Model A line, although similar to the 'T' with a four-cylinder L-head engine and semi-elliptic transverse springs front and rear, was innovative and far more complex. The engine was nearly twice as powerful as the 'T' and could attain a top speed of approximately 65mph, depending upon the body style. The magneto was replaced with a modern battery and ignition system allowing it to be more driver-friendly. More improvements included a sliding-gear transmission, four-wheel mechanical brakes and hydraulic shock absorbers. Standard equipment included combination stop and tail lights, a horn and a windshield wiper. This Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster was restored in 1963 by Bob Carini. It is reported that the Model A was totally rust-free and not in need of a full restoration. However, in those days a restored car was more popular than preserved patina. Given the complete and good condition of the car pre-restoration, it still retains all of its original parts. After the restoration, the Model A spent a number of years as an exhibit in the Captain Paul House Model A Museum in Union, Connecticut. When the museum disbanded in the late 1970's the car was purchased by a Ford collector who stored it in his warehouse where it remained out of daylight until 2006 when it was purchased by its present owner. At this time, the car was treated to a full mechanical recomissioning, including inspection or refurbishment of all components. Most notably, the engine was completely rebuilt. This is solid and honest example of a genuine Model A, which are gradually growing quite rare.
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