1930 Ford Model A

Ford Model A (1930)
for sale

Price: US $39,000.00

Description:

I am the Second owner selling 1930 Original A Ford. I think this A is one of the best, if not the best, original in the country. It had 17, 000 miles on it when I bought it in the late 70's. The car was put in a barn by the original owner in 1963 as the inspection sticker verifies. It was so complete that it still had the original valve stem on the spare tire where it remains today, The other 4 was in the tool box under the seat.and I have them as seen in a photo.
On the driver's side cowl the original sticker from the dealership and it is still legible. I have never seen another.on on a Model A before check the photo out.
I was involved with the 3 major clubs as judges for overt 20 years with 2 cars receiving Mark of Excellence and 2 Henry Ford Award in 1987 and 1988.I still have the Deluxe Delivery 130B Henry winner if you are interested. This original 1930 A I am selling also received the Mark of Original Award check the photo.
One thing that stood out when I was talking the the original owner was the rear bumper cross brace. I asked if it had been changed and he said, No that was the way I got it form the dealer. The cross brace is tubular for the 29's not stamped steel as the judging standers state for the 30's. The vin and motor number say December of 1929 the bill of sale is Feb.1930 and the car is 1930. I spent three days in Detroit researching a 30 Coupe pinstripe being orange and proved my case before the judging board. There has been a lot of time and hard work put into the Standers but that makes me still think the standers are still only 99.9% correct.
If you look at the photos of the inside, you will see the original curtains with the tassel on them. I have never tried them and I don't think I would as the new owner as they are 86 years old and who knows what would happen.
When I got the A I took the oil pan off and filled the cylinders with kerosene and penetrating oil every night for a week to let it work on the rings to loosen them up. I turn it over by hand and had no trouble. The gas tank had been drained when put away by the original owner so it was clean and I did the same when I took it off the road in 97. I replaced the pan added gas and it fired up on the original plugs. It had a slight main knock so I garaged the main bearings and removed the necessary shims to take the knock out. I put 12, 000 miles on it and that slight main knock has returned. I became disabled and didn't do anything but take it off the road. It ran great except for the slight main knock. The gas tank was drained and I have the original sediment bowl that is not in the photo.
This car was always in the garage in N.Y. City or in the barn in upstate where I got it and has never set out in the weather while I have had it. The roof is in excellent condition with no cracks being proof it has always been under cover. If you are interested in another very unusual A I have a very rare 1931 Drop Floor Delivery built in 1932 one of 158 built. 99 percent restored to Mark standards. Let's talk.
The fender's paint wore off, so early 80's to preserve them, I painted them on the car making them look original as possible. That is the only paint the A has had and it was accepted to receive the Mark of Original Award.
The breaks on this A are all original and the original owner told me he never had the droms off and I have not eather. They work great as they are.
If you need more photos I have some let me now I will email them to you.
IF you want the best A I know of jump in and bid you will not be disappointed.
A non refundable deposit of $500.00 due within 24 hours of auction ending and full payment is required within 7 days of auction, cash, money wire transfer or cashears check. Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping. Questions? Don Maines @ 315-727-3070 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm EST only.
CHECK THE PHOTOES BELOW.

update: 2016-06-13

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“I think this is one of the best, if not the best, original 1930 A Ford in the country with little wear at the age of 86.”
Year: 1930VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): A2697133
Mileage: 29,390Engine: 4 cilinder
Make: FordDrive Type: RWD
Model: Model ATrim: Original
Vehicle Title: Clear

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