1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
Engine no. A4549215
201ci Flathead Inline-4 Cylinder Engine
Single Updraft Carburetor
40bhp at 2,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
*Exquisite concours-quality restoration
*Sporty and Practical Model A
*Elegant color scheme
*The perfect marketing vehicle
THE FORD MODEL A
On May 26, 1927, after having produced 15 million Model Ts, Henry Ford shut down his giant River Rouge complex to retool for the famous car's long-awaited replacement. More than six months would pass before a new Ford appeared. When it did, Americans crowded into showrooms to see a car so completely re-engineered that Ford named it the Model A. The new Model A's engine was rated at 40 horsepower, double that of the Model T. A conventional three-speed manual transmission replaced the Model T's eccentric planetary-gear transmission. The Model A included a standard electric starter, but a back-up hand-crank was included, the vendor notes this item remains correctly stowed beneath the front seat cushion of the offered example. The original Model A design continued, with running improvements, into 1929, the year this Open Pickup (or 'roadster pickup') was built. Originally priced at $445, the Open Pickup featured a non-folding canvas top that could be easily removed. As with most Model A Ford commercial cars, the Open Pickup's radiator shell and headlamp buckets were finished from the factory in black; dealers and subsequent owners frequently upgraded the appearance by adding the passenger car's chromed radiator shell.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Finished in bright red over a black, this Model A Roadster Pickup must one of the best restored examples in existence. The car received a body-off restoration in 2010, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking. Featuring all-steel body and fenders, the main part of the restoration was handled by Gerald and Sons Restorations, while the engine was attended to by Falluea of Skokie, IL, and the upholstery and top re-trimmed by Lebaron Bonney. The Model A Roadster Pickup has since been displayed in a world-class collection. The authentic American character of the Model A Ford is especially apparent in this open Pickup, and it stands ready to serve its next owner.
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1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup
Engine no. A4549215
201ci Flathead Inline-4 Cylinder Engine
Single Updraft Carburetor
40bhp at 2,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
*Exquisite concours-quality restoration
*Sporty and Practical Model A
*Elegant color scheme
*The perfect marketing vehicle
THE FORD MODEL A
On May 26, 1927, after having produced 15 million Model Ts, Henry Ford shut down his giant River Rouge complex to retool for the famous car's long-awaited replacement. More than six months would pass before a new Ford appeared. When it did, Americans crowded into showrooms to see a car so completely re-engineered that Ford named it the Model A. The new Model A's engine was rated at 40 horsepower, double that of the Model T. A conventional three-speed manual transmission replaced the Model T's eccentric planetary-gear transmission. The Model A included a standard electric starter, but a back-up hand-crank was included, the vendor notes this item remains correctly stowed beneath the front seat cushion of the offered example. The original Model A design continued, with running improvements, into 1929, the year this Open Pickup (or 'roadster pickup') was built. Originally priced at $445, the Open Pickup featured a non-folding canvas top that could be easily removed. As with most Model A Ford commercial cars, the Open Pickup's radiator shell and headlamp buckets were finished from the factory in black; dealers and subsequent owners frequently upgraded the appearance by adding the passenger car's chromed radiator shell.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
Finished in bright red over a black, this Model A Roadster Pickup must one of the best restored examples in existence. The car received a body-off restoration in 2010, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking. Featuring all-steel body and fenders, the main part of the restoration was handled by Gerald and Sons Restorations, while the engine was attended to by Falluea of Skokie, IL, and the upholstery and top re-trimmed by Lebaron Bonney. The Model A Roadster Pickup has since been displayed in a world-class collection. The authentic American character of the Model A Ford is especially apparent in this open Pickup, and it stands ready to serve its next owner.
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