VIN:
M0M1EX1086
The Ford Shay Roadster was a venture involving Shay Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company in the late Seventies and early Eighties. Founder Harry J. Shay decided to build a limited run of replicas of the 1920s Ford Model A Roadster, wrapping modern mechanicals and underpinnings with a retro body. The vehicles were built in Michigan and sold through Ford’s network of automobile dealers. The model was produced in five body styles, including a pickup truck and panel truck. This example is a 1980 Ford Shay Roadster from Virginia that has just 2,579 miles on the clock and is reported to have been kept in a heated garage.
This 1980 Ford Shay Roadster features a fiberglass body that is clothed in a shade of white known as “Eggshell” that highlights its 1920s profile and design. This car is a drop-top or convertible, with a contrasting black hood that can be lowered. Headlamps, mirrors, grille, and details are chromed, whilst a pair of black-painted horns adorn the front grille. This example comes with 18-inch spoked wheels wrapped in whitewall tires, plus dual front fender-mounted spare wheels with whitewall tires. An externally mounted black luggage trunk is at the rear, which is necessary as the rear portion of the bodywork contains the rumble seat – a boot-mounted seat beneath a cover that is meant for occasional use, as this seat is not covered by the convertible top, and thus the occupants would be exposed to the weather. Keeping in tune with the 1920s exterior, the black interior features period-correct gauges, a bench seat for the driver and front passenger, and a two-spoke steering wheel.
Whilst the body appearance is from the 1920s, the mechanicals are from the Seventies. This 1980 Ford Shay Roadster is powered by Ford’s 140ci (2.8L) four-cylinder gasoline engine that was found in the Ford Pinto, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed transmission. The engine put out 88bhp. The Shay Roadster features the independent front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering gear from the Pinto, as well as disc brakes up front and drums at the rear.
-Car Location: Virginia
-2.8L 4 cylinder Ford Engine
-4 speed manual transmission
-Eggshell Exterior
-Black Interior
-Factory built car, not a kit
-Garage kept - heated garage
-1980 Shay Roadster
-Model A replica
Ford’s Model A was the successor of the wildly popular Model T. Made for just four short years, the Model A was equally a wild success as its predecessor. In 1930, sales hit the three million mark, with Ford offering a variety of body styles and colors to eager buyers. This particular 1930 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe Restomod is of the two-door variant, and has undergone a comprehensive build. With a mere 1,200 miles since then, it’s a head-turner, a hot rod, a restomod, and one fine car to own and drive.
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.
The 1929 Ford Model A can be considered the great grandfather of all modern cars today. The first Ford to carry the famous blue oval logo and the successor to the legendary Ford Model T that put the world on wheels. Almost 5 million Model A units made it out of the manufacturing complexes, which really was not a surprise. Ford needed the police to send help to direct traffic around some 10 million people who lined up to see the new successor to the venerable Model T. It was more powerful, smooth, and faster than the Model T, capable of speeds of up to 65 mph. Triplex shatterproof safety windshield and hydraulic shocks came as a shock for the car aficionados of long ago as it was uncommon in the low-priced vehicle market, that it indeed became a sensation in the 1920s and it still is today. This particular model we have today has been fully restored back to its former glory, counting 98,600 miles on the odometer and fitted with original whitewall tires, this 1929 Ford Model A is a foregone showstopper.
When you think of vehicles that have moved a nation and created significant impact in their respective industry its hard to look past the Ford F-100. For years the humble American truck has been the symbol of perseverance, trust and the American spirit. The current marketplace for Ford F-100’s features a twist – classic examples can take two different journeys, some prefer to build and deck their trucks with the latest aftermarket features and some prefer things the old fashioned factory way. Present today is the latter and takes form with this 1968 Ford F-100 we have today. With a reported 17,000 miles on the clock, this '60s beauty is the perfect classic motor that can also serve as a practical way of getting about.
Everytime you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, take a moment to thank Henry Ford and the Ford Model T. No, he didn’t invent the automobile, but his production principles are followed to this day. Thanks to Henry Ford and the Model T, we can buy well-built cars with ease, and enjoy them as we should. Over 15 million Model T examples were sold during a production run that spanned from 1908 all the way up to 1927. Furthermore, the Model T makes for a fantastic restomod, as you can create something truly distinctive with it. For a prime example of that statement, say hello to this 1923 Ford Model T Restomod, that comes with two keys and accurate mileage after its full restoration and custom build. Moreover, we’ve been told that all servicing is up to date.
In 1941, Ford fully updated its car over the 1937 Ford, which had run for four model cycles by then. However, World War II was in full swing, and the 1941 Ford saw a brief run until 1942, before being put on ice. After all, the War effort took priority over everything else. It was then resumed in 1946, until the 1949 Ford took over. Hence, this particular 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible is an interesting vintage car, because it’s from the very first year of production, is the most upmarket Super Deluxe variant offered at the time, and it’s a convertible! Why not snap up this lovely restomod, with its newer engine and just 38,050 miles on the clock?
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