1929 Ford Model A Roadster, Drives Great, Videos, Restore Or Enjoy It As It Is! on 2040-cars
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Roadster
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Inline 4 Cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Ford
Model: Model A
Trim: Roadster
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 111,111
Exterior Color: Blue/Black Fenders
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Brown Upholster
Up for sale is my 1929 Ford Model A Roadster, runs very well, solid mechanics, original/real Henry Ford steel body and frame and running gear. Engine idles smoothly and strong, mechanical brakes stop the car well, starts right up after the starter is engaged, clutch and transmission are smooth. Car was converted over to 12 volt with the addition of an alternator and 12 volt battery and change in lights. Battery spins starter and after a pull of the choke and retarding the spark, the engine roars to life. After a short warm up it is ready to drive. We have placed a video of the engine at idle and also a short test drive. All 3 forward gears and reverse are fine. All synchros in the transmission are fine. Has the original 21 inch wheels, tires hold air but are weather checked from age. We also have a matching wheel for the spare. Recent new coil and tune up, car is ready to drive. Aoogah horn works. Headlights work but are a bit tempermental. Car can be enjoyed now and then restored at a later date if desired. Title matches the engine number 3997202 and actually says it is a 1928 but it is not an "AR".
Car needs a cosmetic restoration. Paint is of an older restoration with some peeling, crazing and oxidizing. Body panels are solid, lower cowl and areas where fenders meet the body are very solid with no rust or bubbling evident. Doors close well as does the trunk lid. Currently the inner door panels are off the doors and have been placed in the rumble seat area for safe storage. Frame is straight and there is no evidence of any previous accidents. The convertible top irons are missing and will have to be purchased if a convertible top is desired. These are available for $500-$800 depending on where you shop. All parts are available online for the restoration of this vehicle. Numerous parts houses offer about everything that would be needed for a full restoration. If one were to attend the Fall car show at Hershey all necessary items could be purchased at that one location! Car would make a great restoration back to original or hotrod or a ratrod of real Henry steel!
We have placed over 110 photos:
Here is a video of the car at idle:
http://youtu.be/92KFBu5NKTk and here below on a short test drive:
We are a licensed and bonded and insured Auto Dealer in North Carolina. We have an "A+" with the Better Business Bureau. Our dealership is: T.J. Auto, Inc., 1312 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603. If you have any questions please call Tom Nelson @ 919-522-4412. We have the title in hand and everything is in order on our end. We can assist with shipping and we have many reliable carriers to get the car to your location safely. If you decide to purchase the car please have the funds in place since it takes a lot of time and energy and resources to put a car on Ebay. Thanks for looking at the Model A Roadster!
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