Lot 3071

Auburn Fall 2014

1930 Ford Model A

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$20,350 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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The cost of the second generation Model A, produced 24 years after the original Model A was from $385 through $570.  The car was powered by an L-head four-cylinder engine with just over 200 cubic inches in displacement. A three-speed sliding gear transmission with one reverse speed was used. Top speed was achieved a little over sixty-miles per hour with the average fuel mileage being rather exceptional. Just like the Model T, the Model A was available in multiple configurations such as the top of the line Four Door in either two or three window, Victoria, Station Wagon, Pickup, Town Car, Convertible Cabriolet, Phaeton, Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Roadster Coupe, and Coupe.

Ford entered 1930 by giving its still popular Model A more in the way of major changes than it had the previous year. Though basic styling remained the same, there were lower and wider fenders, a higher hood line, and stainless steel instead of nickel plate on the radiator shell and headlights shells and rims. Ford also switched to balloon tires and decreased wheel diameter from 21 to 19 inches. It took factory assembly about a year to hit full stride. Once it did, Ford pulled ahead of Chevrolet in production races. Its output of 1,155,162 units in calendar year 1930 would be the best for the entire decade. Very well accessorized, this roadster features dual chrome outside mirrors, dual side mounts, spotlight, Flying Quail mascot, engraved wind wings, seven wire wheels with wide whitewall tires and rear spare tire cover. It is one of the most well equipped Model A roadsters one could hope to find.