Wow - Check out this Ready to Go 1930 Ford Model A ! Powered by '64 Chevelles' 283 V- 8 Engine that is tied to a Late '70's Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission Both Engine and trans were rebuilt and replaced in 2010 9 inch Ford rear- end Dual Flowmaster Exhaust Vega Steering Box 4 inch Dropped Magnum Axels Front Disc Brakes New Painless Wiring The Exterior was repainted in 2010 to a Stunning ( Mustang ) Silver Blue PPPG Paint Fenders are Prochse Black Current condition is still in very nice quality All Chrome is complete and also in Very Nice quality Nice Grey Interior was replaced in 2010 as well No rips, cracks or tears Floor Shift Classic Gauges - all working Vintage Heat Aftermarket Kenwood AM/ FM stereo system with Bluetooth and Aux imputs
This Classic was featured on the History Chanel - HOW COOL! Built by Unique Motor Cars in CA
The Ford Model A (also colloquially called the A-Model Ford or the A, and A-bone among rodders and customizers), was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, after its predecessor, the Model T. First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. This new Model A (a previous model had used the name in 190304) was designated a 1928 model and was available in four standard colors.
By 4 February 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by 24 July, two million. The range of body styles ran from the Tudor at US$500 (in grey, green, or black) to the Town Car with a dual cowl at US$1200. In March 1930, Model A sales hit three million, and there were nine body styles available.
Model A production ended in March, 1932, after 4,858,644 had been made in all body styles. Its successor was the Model B, which featured an updated 4-cylinder engine, as well as the Model 18, which introduced Ford's new flathead (sidevalve) V8 engine.
The Model A was well represented in media of the era since it was one of the most common cars. Model kits are still available from hobby shops in the 2000s, as stock cars or hot rods.
Perhaps in reference to the remarkable upgrade from the previous Model T, a song was written about the Model A by Irving Kaufman called Henry's Made a Lady Out Of Lizzie, a reference to the moniker Tin Lizzie given to the Model T.
Several Model As have obtained particular fame. The Ramblin' Wreck, a 1930 Sport Coupe, is the official mascot of the student body at the Georgia Institute of Technology and appears at sporting events and student body functions. Ala Kart, a customized 1929 roadster pickup built by George Barris won two straight "America's Most Beautiful Roadster" awards at the Oakland Roadster Show before making numerous film and television appearances. Between October 1992 to December 1994, Hector Quevedo, along with his son Hugo, drove a 1928 Model A 22,000 mi (35,406 km) from his home in Punta Arenas, Chile to Ford headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. The car required minimal service, including a flat tire and transmission work in Nicaragua, and is now housed in the Henry Ford Museum.
Charlie Ryan's song "Hot Rod Lincoln" featured a Model A with a Lincoln flathead V12 and other modifications.
