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- 29,995 high price
- Fort Worth, TX
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- classiccars.com
The model a certainly had some enormous shoes to fill. Its predecessor, the model t, was a runaway success, revolutionizing the automotive industry and selling more than 15 million units during its run. So, when ford closed down its assembly line to retool for its new model, it remained to be seen whether or not they could make lightning strike twice. Turns out, they could. The model a was an instant sales hit in its own right, appealing to an increasingly savvy car buying public infatuated with its improved comfort, power and reliability. This 1929 ford model a is a rare gem that still carries its original drivetrain and serves as an impressive, rolling reminder of a pivotal time in america's automotive history. Restored to an impressive appearance with its two-tone, red and black paint, this model a represents its model exceedingly well. The bench seat is plushly padded and unmarked, covered in brown vinyl that's matched by the door panels on each side. Just beyond the stock steering wheel, the charmingly simple instrument cluster, featuring an awesome latitudinally-positioned speedometer, sits impressively restored in the red steel of the dash. In a nod to increased functionality, turn signals and wiper blades have been added, and a sunpro temperature gauge sits below the cluster to provide a watchful eye against overheating. In back, the bed shows no evidence of shifting cargo or other mishaps, and is lined with newly treated wood. One of the decided advantages the model a had over its predecessor came in the form of the very drivetrain sitting underneath this fold up hood. The 200-cubic inch 4 cylinder engine provided substantially more speed, with the capability to cruise at a faster speed than the model t could even reach, and a top speed of around 65 mph. Rounding out the drivetrain, the 3 speed manual transmission carries an extra gear over the model t, as well as far easier shifting. This veritable museum piece sits on a set of ford spoked rims, outfitted with coker classic whitewall tires.
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