1929 FORD PHAETON - History: The Ford Model A was...
1929 FORD PHAETON - History:
The Ford Model A was introduced in late 1927 as the successor to the famous Model T. It represented a major evolution for Ford, featuring a more modern design, a conventional three-speed transmission, mechanical brakes on all four wheels, and a particularly extensive range of body styles.
Among these, the Phaeton was the open-top family version of the Model A. Featuring four doors, two rows of seats, and a folding top, it retained the traditional architecture of open-top passenger cars while benefiting from the Model A’s modern mechanics.
The Model A is powered by a robust 200.5 ci (approximately 3.3 liters) inline four-cylinder side-valve engine, producing approximately 40 ch in its original configuration. Paired with a three-speed manual transmission, this engine would play a major role in the model’s success and its reputation for mechanical simplicity.
Description:
This Ford Model A Phaeton is offered as-found after a long period of storage.
The body retains its original appearance, featuring a dark red paint scheme with black fenders and running boards, paired with yellow-painted metal-spoke wheels. The car is equipped with a black convertible top and retains its open, four-door configuration.
The car exhibits significant overall patina, including dust, signs of use, scratches, paint imperfections, and various areas of oxidation. The fenders, running boards, and body panels have an original finish and show various signs of wear related to age and storage conditions.
The engine compartment retains its 200.5 ci (approximately 3.3 liters) Ford four-cylinder side-valve engine, along with numerous ancillary components.
The engine number is A1297224, corresponding to a 1929 production year.
The undercarriage retains its original architecture with a separate frame, solid axle, leaf springs, and manual transmission. The various components show widespread rust due to age and storage conditions. Part of the exhaust system is detached and hangs beneath the vehicle.
This example is notable for being right-hand drive, a configuration still found on many cars intended for the European market in the late 1920s. The car may have come from Belgium, if we are to believe the old plaque from Établissements Félix Spirlet S.A. in Verviers-Hervé that is still affixed to the vehicle. This detail provides an interesting insight into its history, though it does not allow us to establish with certainty where it was originally delivered.
Despite the mechanical and cosmetic work that will be required, its desirable four-door open body, its completeness, its original mechanical components still in place, and its particularly authentic appearance make this Ford Model A an attractive candidate for either a return to the road while preserving its patina or a more comprehensive restoration.
Specifications:
Make: Ford
Model: Model A
Version: Phaeton
Year: 1929
Body Style: 4-door convertible
Engine: Inline 4-cylinder with side valves
Displacement: 200.5 ci – approximately 3.3 liters
Original power output: Approximately 40 ch
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Brakes: Mechanical on all 4 wheels
Wheels: Metal-spoke
Color: Dark red / black fenders
Engine number recorded: A1297224
Mileage: 43,480 km (not guaranteed)
Keys: None
Registration documents: None
Condition:
Vehicle as-is, straight from storage.
Engine has not been started, and no test drive has been performed.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration to running condition, complete restoration, or as a parts donor.
1929 FORD PHAETON - History:
The Ford Model A was introduced in late 1927 as the successor to the famous Model T. It represented a major evolution for Ford, featuring a more modern design, a conventional three-speed transmission, mechanical brakes on all four wheels, and a particularly extensive range of body styles.
Among these, the Phaeton was the open-top family version of the Model A. Featuring four doors, two rows of seats, and a folding top, it retained the traditional architecture of open-top passenger cars while benefiting from the Model A’s modern mechanics.
The Model A is powered by a robust 200.5 ci (approximately 3.3 liters) inline four-cylinder side-valve engine, producing approximately 40 ch in its original configuration. Paired with a three-speed manual transmission, this engine would play a major role in the model’s success and its reputation for mechanical simplicity.
Description:
This Ford Model A Phaeton is offered as-found after a long period of storage.
The body retains its original appearance, featuring a dark red paint scheme with black fenders and running boards, paired with yellow-painted metal-spoke wheels. The car is equipped with a black convertible top and retains its open, four-door configuration.
The car exhibits significant overall patina, including dust, signs of use, scratches, paint imperfections, and various areas of oxidation. The fenders, running boards, and body panels have an original finish and show various signs of wear related to age and storage conditions.
The engine compartment retains its 200.5 ci (approximately 3.3 liters) Ford four-cylinder side-valve engine, along with numerous ancillary components.
The engine number is A1297224, corresponding to a 1929 production year.
The undercarriage retains its original architecture with a separate frame, solid axle, leaf springs, and manual transmission. The various components show widespread rust due to age and storage conditions. Part of the exhaust system is detached and hangs beneath the vehicle.
This example is notable for being right-hand drive, a configuration still found on many cars intended for the European market in the late 1920s. The car may have come from Belgium, if we are to believe the old plaque from Établissements Félix Spirlet S.A. in Verviers-Hervé that is still affixed to the vehicle. This detail provides an interesting insight into its history, though it does not allow us to establish with certainty where it was originally delivered.
Despite the mechanical and cosmetic work that will be required, its desirable four-door open body, its completeness, its original mechanical components still in place, and its particularly authentic appearance make this Ford Model A an attractive candidate for either a return to the road while preserving its patina or a more comprehensive restoration.
Specifications:
Make: Ford
Model: Model A
Version: Phaeton
Year: 1929
Body Style: 4-door convertible
Engine: Inline 4-cylinder with side valves
Displacement: 200.5 ci – approximately 3.3 liters
Original power output: Approximately 40 ch
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Brakes: Mechanical on all 4 wheels
Wheels: Metal-spoke
Color: Dark red / black fenders
Engine number recorded: A1297224
Mileage: 43,480 km (not guaranteed)
Keys: None
Registration documents: None
Condition:
Vehicle as-is, straight from storage.
Engine has not been started, and no test drive has been performed.
Sold as-is, considered non-running, without a technical inspection, for restoration to running condition, complete restoration, or as a parts donor.
