1931 Ford Model A
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA
610|901|3804
MILEAGE
63234
YEAR
1931
ENGINE
100
LOCATION
Morgantown, PA
STOCK
6820
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
1931 Ford Model A Fordor Sedan
For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A Fordor sedan with 43,234 miles showing which are unverifiable as the title reads Mileage Exempt. Records indicate the engine was rebuilt approximately 16 years ago,and was garage kept for at least the past 34 years. Our consignor states the car is road ready and can be driven anywhere.
Exterior
An older restoration was performed on this car with a two tone paint job with Tacoma Cream sandwiched by a black on top and bottom. 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, modernized with vinyl. Our example has well minded thin gaps throughout, is all rust free, and the paint is still looking deep and shiny but does show a few chips andcracking in the paint. Black stripes run the edge of the engine cover and bleed into the pillars, and the curved fenders, lower body panel, and adjoining running boards are black as well. All glass is clear, chrome trimmings are excellent 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 solid one in front. A chrome flying quail radiator cap is now on and still shines leading the way. Out back we note a drop down luggage rack just in front of the spare tire. 19-inch wire wheels in beautifully restored black are on all 4 corners and are wrapped in 4.75/5.00-19 wide whitewall rubber. Textured steel plates serve as step points on the running board and also add a design element to this handsome Ford.
Interior
A swing of any door and we are now in mohair heaven! Covering each door in brown, with a pleated pocket for storage in the center, shiny actuator handles and window cranks and even the lock flip toggle are beautiful shining examples within this mohair. The window sills are black painted metal, and thelowers are brown carpeting. Inside, two bench seats covered in, yes mohair, that is column tufted with seatbelt and armrests in back along with ample leg room. The floors are covered in tight brown carpeting and it\'s where we find the floor mounted shifter and hand brake. A nicely done metal curved dash swoops across the bottom of the windshield and shows in tan and black with the centrally mounted chromed \"mask\" style instrument cluster with the vintage gauges. The headliner shows more gifts from the Angora goat as mohair presents nice and tight with no stains or tears.
Drivetrain
Lifting either side of the cowled hood we are greeted with an inline 201ci 4 cylinder 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 and sends power further behind to3.78 gears in the rear axle. We see the addition of a spin on oil filter. Mechanical drum brakes are in front and back and our consignor states that wheel bearings and kingpins have recently been replaced.
Undercarriage
Clean and just a bit better than driver quality with some thin road dirt, minimal surface rust, and some oil on the transmission while residual oil appears on the pan, on further back parts and drift, and on the rear differential. Transverse leaf springs were the suspension of the era, and these are on the front and back. A single exhaust encounters a stock style muffler before snaking its way to the outside beyond the rear bumper.
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 are good. Other than the odometer, all functions were working on this beauty of a build. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
A well restored and sorted car showing the final year for the Model A. A car meant to be driven and enjoyed. This is a wonderful earlier restoration still holding its own which is a testament to the preservation of this beautiful example. Step inside this Fordor and enjoy the spacious cabin and classic looks.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (th
CONTACT SELLER
