1930 Ford Model A Roadster
For consignment, a 1930 Ford Model A Roadster, fiberglass-bodied with 350 that has aluminum heads and more, plus an absolute old school presentation that has a wow factor just sitting still!
Exterior
Sure, the face of the car with the tall grille flanked by free floating headlights is great, but it's the side view that is a standout, from the exposed engine to the upright windshield, the raked stance, and lines as clean as a red torpedo, and in this case, two stage Fire Engine Red. 15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels are a fine choice here and with the staggered size tires, harken back to a time of the earliest hot rodders. Those white wall tires carry a date code of mid 2022 so they are fresh and will remain so for a time depending on the number of burnouts. The lifted butt is also classic hot rod with teardrop taillights under a shaved trunk lid. The chrome linkage of the steering knuckle and brake parts is a visual spectacle as are the zoomie headers that extend like Wolverine's hand claws. We'll get to the engine soon, but its spectacularly clean and polished appearance is a major element to the exterior of the car and where 90% of the eyes will go when you arrive at the show. We could find no major incursions or flaws on the exterior.
Interior
Black vinyl panels on the doors have bright red piping and red stitching, a fitting match for the bucket seats which had red cloth inserts surrounded by black vinyl, in very good condition. The spokes of the steering wheel have slight patina and lead to a dash formed from wood and housing numerous Faria gauges, silver rimmed and positioned towards the center of the dash which is surrounded in body colored framing. A stout B&M shifter rises from the floor with the T-handled reverse lock out, and low pile black carpet covers the floor along with mats to protect. In the trunk a red painted fuel cell sits behind the battery and the carpet that lines the compartment shows usage.
Drivetrain
Sitting proudly on the frame is a 350ci V8 with a Comp roller cam that has .510i/520e lift and 230i/236e degrees of duration, Dart aluminum heads, roller rockers, and ARP head bolts. A tunnel ram intake supports twin Edelbrock carburetors and the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission has a 2800-3200 rpm stall converter. In back, a Ford 9" puts the power to the pavement. Everything is spotless of course, from the finned and polished valve covers, to the polished alternator, to the shiny headers. Disc brakes are in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
The tubular frame is painted red and topped with a wood platform and everything appears clean and grease free. We do note some tranny fluid on the pan. Suspension consists of a four bar with a transverse leaf spring in front and four bar with coilovers in the back.
Drive-Ability
We love the classic bathtub position of the cab, the open air experience, and the glorious sound that emanates from the nearby pipes. Off we roll old school style onto the test loop where the car has amazing acceleration although we note a slight miss in the engine. The brakes instill confidence and tracking is straight, but we don't know how fast we're going or how far we've gone as the speedometer and odometer are not working. All other functions do. 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.
Model A roadsters are iconic and if you've read this far, chances are you're looking for one. This is a beauty with all the vintage look and profile of cars built in the 50's. What a fun car to drive on fair weather days. Car shows, cruise nights, and Cars and Coffees await! And we'll await your call on this red roadster.
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