
- MY 1930 Ford Model A
- Full Frame Off Restoration
- Owner Reports New 12-Volt Battery
- Three Speed Manual Transmission
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Mechanical Drum Brakes
- Black Exterior Paint
- Brown Interior
Ford’s Model A had a tough act to follow, when it was introduced in 1927. You see, it was the intended successor of the wildly popular Model T, the car that mobilized millions of Americans and revolutionized automotive manufacturing. It’s never easy when you’ve got such a high benchmark to meet, yet the Model A did it. By 1930, when this 1930 Ford Model A came out, three million examples had been sold. Speaking of this particular car, it’s undergone a frame-off restoration, so you can really cherish this 94-year-old car and take it for a drive every now and then, too.
Exterior and Interior
The Model T was famously offered in “any color as long as it’s black”. The Model A expanded the color range to four. Nevertheless, black is one of the best colors for any car, which is why it’s the one showcased by this 1930 Ford Model A. The dark canvas allows you to really appreciate the car’s twenties styling while highlighting elements such as its yellow wheels with whitewall tires, chrome detailing, and podded headlamps. The interior of this 1930 Ford Model A is a lesson in simplicity. That’s not by choice but because many of the features and conveniences that we take for granted today simply hadn’t been invented in 1930. So, you won’t find a climate control system of any sort, nor will you see a single screen – touch or otherwise. Instead, you’ll get comfortable brown seats, wind-up windows, a 4-spoke steering wheel, and a modest instrument pack. You see, in those days, drivers used to use their senses, particularly hearing and smell, to know if their car was running right. They didn’t need a gazillion gauges and check engine lights to tell them if something was wrong.
Engine
The 201ci (3.3L) in-line 4-cylinder engine sported by this 1930 Ford Model A is the one that every single Model A got – Ford only offered a single powerplant. It powers the rear wheels through a 3-speed sliding-mesh manual transmission. Meanwhile, braking is accomplished via mechanically actuated drums, so don’t expect this car to stop on a dime. When driving a car as old as this, time itself must slow down. Every action must be deliberate and planned.
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