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- 24,900 high price
- Macedonia, OH
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- classiccars.com
Runs and drives very well, gorgeous paint and interior. First, this model a just looks right. The green bodywork with black fenders and wheels is elegant and simple, just as it should be. The darker belt molding holds a cream-colored stripe, just enough to make it look dressed up but not over-done. Finish quality is exemplary, likely better than new, with a fabulous gloss to the paint, excellent panel alignment, and a lot of attention to detail. All i can remember is how pretty it is. I'm pretty sure that the brightwork is chrome, not nickel, and that might offend the most pure of the purists, but it's low maintenance and most folks won't know the difference. The fluted headlight lenses are in exceptional condition (i do not believe they are reproduced) and there’s a single drum-style taillight out back. Inside, there's correct black leatherette upholstery that's as simple and durable as the car itself. There's some minor wear in the driver's seat, but otherwise it's unmarked. The center-mounted instrument panel is a little scuffed, but it includes a pop-out ignition switch, which was standard equipment but few restorers bother with them these days. The convertible top is in excellent condition and folds for open-air motoring, although it is easier with a friend and the car looks great top up or down. We have recently flushed out the gas tank, installed all-new ignition components, including coil, condenser, points, and plugs, plus a new battery. Judging by the quality of the work during the restoration and the obvious purist intent, i'm disinclined to believe that it's modified, but this little guy sure wants to go! There's a big whack of low-end torque off the line and it zips along at 50 mph without seeming to work very hard, leading me to believe that there are at least some high-speed gears in back. The engine block is wearing correct ford green enamel and it uses all the right parts, from the zenith updraft carburetor to the two-blade fan to the original 6-volt generator. The only modification i can find on the entire car is the fuse on the starter, but that's just smart so no penalty there. Correct hose clamps, a leather wrap on the water pump, and proper cloth wiring make it look very authentic. The three-speed manual transmission will teach a new old car driver how to double clutch, and with light pedal action and easy shifting, they'll pick it up quickly. The mechanical brakes are effective for what they are, and again, they'll teach a rookie how to manage an old car with limited abilities. I love driving this car! The chassis is nicely detailed with mostly black painted hardware, just the way it was in 1929, and yes, those are wooden floor boards, which were original equipment. I also love the black painted wire wheels and proper 21-inch lester blackwall tires, which is how a model a should look—simple but not plain.
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