One of the finest restorations of a Model "A" in America
Year / Make: 1931 Ford Model A Roadster
Price: $19,995.00
Vehicle Type: Classic Model A Coupe Roadster
Engine: Flat 4 cylinder, origional
Mileage: 23,105 origional miles.
Transmission: 3 on the floor / standard
Exterior: Golden Brown
Interior: Brown Mo's Hair fabric.
Drive: RWD
Stock #: C-31
Contact Person: Thomas
Contact Phone: (808) 293-0449
Contact Phone #2: (808) 222-8373
Contact E-Mail: tnndiscojam@hotmail.com
More Details: One of the finest Model A restorations in America today. Completely origional. No rust. This classic was kept secure from the elements for most of its life in Washington State. Its now garaged in Kahuku.

1931 Ford Model A, 4 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual transmission, Coupe with a rumple seat, Hard top, been restored to original specifications, all parts been restored, golden brown, new paint, new tires, running condition, no rust, low mileage car, garaged and non-smoker. This is an estate car. 23,105 original miles.

(Click on any of the 1931 Model A pictures and it will show larger in the very top view box.)

VIN#WA92161299.

Everything is origional. Completely restored from top to bottom with nothing left out. It comes with a super, licensed trailer too (40000lbs.).

This classic cardeal comes with lots of extra origional parts too...making it an even better value: Radiator, Plugs,lights and bulbs, Aluminum carburetor, Big Lights, rear lights, Wheel caps and more extras!

It has a completely origional Flat Four Cylinder engine (24.03 horse power / 3 & 7/8th bore with 4 & 1/4 stroke.) It has the origional generator.

Perhaps Ford Motor Company's single greatest contribution to automotive manufacturing was the moving assembly line. First implemented at the Highland Park plant (in Michigan, US) in 1913, the new technique allowed individual workers to stay in one place and perform the same task repeatedly on multiple vehicles that passed by them. The line proved tremendously efficient, helping the company far surpass the production levels of their competitors and making the vehicles more affordable.

Ford Motor Company was founded on June 16, 1903. The first Ford, the Model A, was being sold in Detroit a few months later. When founded, Ford Motor Company was just one of 15 car manufacturers in Michigan and 88 in the US. But as it began to turn a profit within its first few months, it became clear that Henry Ford's vision for the automotive industry was going to work, and work in a big way. During the first five years of Ford Motor Company's existence, Henry Ford, as chief engineer and later as president, directed a development and production program that started in a converted wagon shop.

Henry Ford was always convinced that people should satisfy themselves with nothing more than a good, simple and economical car. At the price of great efforts, his inner circle finally succeed in eroding his stubborness and, in May 1927, after having produced more than 15,000,000 Model Ts since 1908, Ford closes his plants for many months in order to retool his assembly lines for the production of his next legend: the Model A. The latter will ultimately be produced in 5,000,000 copies between 1928 and 1931. This new miracle is equally attributable to Henry and his son Edsel. Henry will dedicate himself to the mechanical aspects and Edsel will bring a whole new look to the people car. Whereas the Model T was nicknamed tin Lizzie the Model A will be known as the Baby Lincoln.

No new automobile has ever been so expected in History. The competition sharply felt the hurt of this waiting period (as much as tens of thousands of Ford employees which were temporarily laid off) since many were putting off their puchase of a new car in order to see what Henry was going to pull out of his hat this time.

When the New Ford is unveiled in December of 1927, riots occur in a few cities. 25,000,000 Americans (more than one out of every five man, woman and child in the U.S.A.) literally assault Ford showrooms in the space of only one week!

A fresh jaunty look, sparkling performances, easy drivability and a low price all contribute to half a million sales on the spot!

Ford easily retakes first place in sales, but will loose it in 1931 at the hand of Chevrolet.

In 1930, the appearance of the Model A was refreshed. The grill is higher as well as the hood line. The front fender curve is more graceful. Wheel diameter is reduced from 21 inches to 19 inches.

At the end of WWII, the Model A will become the unchallenged queen of the vintage car scene. This brief moment in automobile history (1928-1931) will generate the largest gathering of enthusiasm around a single model that no other has ever equalled since. Two gigantic Clubs and an entire spare part industry see the light of day.

The abundance and ease with which technical information and new or refurbished parts can be found have made the Model A the easiest vintage car to buy, understand and maintain.

One could even be able to assemble a completely new Model A from all the new parts that can be found on the market today! However, assembling the 6,800 distinct items to do so could well run over $50,000. It cost $495.00 new!

The year was 1926. Henry Ford's "Tin Lizzie" was getting old. It had been produced since Oct. 1st 1908. There had been very few major changes to the car even though it did look quite different. With his son Edsel pushing to move past the Model T and design and build a "new ford" the order was finally given on July 20th, 1926 to start work on a new ford, the "Model A", although that name had not been picked yet!.

Henry made the last of the Model T's on May 26th, 1927. It was car No. 15,000,000. It is said Henry spent $100,000,000 (Yes, 100 Million Dollars!) on the new car design and for retooling of the Rouge plant to build the new Model A. Quite a sum in the 1920's! The car contained over 6800 parts whereas the Model T only contained about 5000.

Model A No. 1 rolled off the production line on Oct. 20th, 1927 but the public didn't see the car until Dec. 2nd, 1927. Unlike the Model T, the new ford came in seven body styles and an amazing four colors!

The Engine was an L-head 4-cylinder, 'cast en bloc' type. It had a 3-7/8" X 4-1/4" bore and stroke with a displacement of 200.5 cubic inches. SAE horsepower of 24.03 with brake horsepower rated at 40 at 2200 rpm. Typical gas mileage was between 20 and 30 mpg using a Zenith one barrel carburetor. It's 103.5" wheelbase rode on 4.50 x 21" tires with a gear ratio of 3.77:1.

The transmission was a 3 speed sliding gear unit with 1 speed reverse. The Model A had 4 wheel mechanical brakes and Houdaille, double action hydraulic shock absorbers with semi-elliptic front and rear transverse springs.

Top Speed was around 65 mph. Standard equipmet on all Models included a Starter, Five Steel Spoke Wheels, Dashlight, Mirror, Windshield Wiper, Oil Gauge, Gasoline Gauge, Rear and Stop Light, Speedometer, Tools and Preasure Grease Gun Lubrication.

The "Model A" Tool kit included with each car had the following items: Adjustable wrench, 2 open end wrenches, 2 tire irons, jack, pliers, screwdriver, tire pump, grease gun, combination spark plug wrench and head bolt wrench and Instruction book which all fit into Snap Pouch.

As for price. The new Model A Tudor Sedan sold for $495.00 with the Fordor bringing $570.00 F.O.B. Detroit. For $385.00 you could get a Roadster and $395.00 would get you a beautiful Phaeton. At $495.00, the new Ford Coupe was nice but for $550.00 the Sport Coupe with a standard Rumble Seat was a hot seller.

(Click on any of the 1931 Model A pictures and it will show larger in the very top view box.)

VIN#WA92161299.