200 cu. in. L-head inline four-cylinder engine, Ed Winfield “Super Winfield” cylinder head, three-speed sliding gear manual transmission, solid front and ¾-floating rear axles with transverse leaf springs, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 103.5"

- A remarkably well preserved and largely original example

- Equipped with a “Super Winfield” cylinder head

- Formerly in the Fawcett Movie Car Collection

Today, the enduring popularity of the Ford Model A is easy to understand. Blessed with handsome Lincoln-esque styling belying its humble value-priced Ford roots, the Model A is simple, mechanically robust, reliable and fun to drive. Additionally, no other classic car is so simple to maintain—just two instruments to watch, no fuel pump to go wrong and no special tools required.

The 200-cubic inch four-cylinder engine of the Model A, while sprightly enough, provided only 40 rated brake horsepower. The growing performance aftermarket industry, fostered by the prior Model T and America’s fascination with racing, came to the rescue. Among the earliest speed merchants was Californian Ed Winfield, who spent his early years learning about engine construction, carburetion and tuning under the tutelage of none other than Harry Miller. He went on to manufacture his own line of speed parts, including camshafts, carburetors and cylinder heads.

Equipped with an Ed Winfield “Super Winfield” cylinder head and fitted with a 5-Window body with a rumble seat, this 1930 Model A is mostly stock in appearance and specification, other than the Winfield head, external sun visor and a retrofitted alternator and turn signals. It has more recently been fitted with new tires. The car is extremely original, particularly the exterior finish, which reveals the cosmetic imperfections and patina one might expect from an original Model A of this year. The interior upholstery, however, does not show any rips or tears, and overall the car is remarkably well preserved. It was formerly in the Fawcett Movie Car Collection and was therefore very likely used in the production of a Hollywood movie.