1930 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe With Rumble Seat - New Restoration No Reserve on 2040-cars
North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Here is a rare chance on a NO-RESERVE auction for a freshly restored 1930 Ford Model A 5 Window Coupe with Rumble Seat for 50 cents on the dollar. The client requested the "best restoration money could buy", but when the time came, he couldn't afford it. Now his loss and my loss can be your gain! The car started out as one of the most dent-free, rust-free, all metal examples of a 5 window coupe that my painter of 33 years experience had ever seen. He set out to make the Washington Blue with Black fenders sparkle like a show car, using superb bodywork and the best of PPG technology with Urethane basecoat and clearcoat. The 19 inch wheels were freshly sandblasted and powdercoated in Tacoma Cream and shod with new Lucas 4.75 x 19 inch tires, radial tubes, new chrome hubcaps and new chrome lug nuts. The interior was newly installed using the Cartouche vinyl kit and all interior panels were recovered in new matching vinyl with windlace. The original headliner looks new and wasn't changed. The rumble seat and side panels were fine but re-dyed to match. A fortune was spent on new chrome. New front bumpers and medallions, rechromed rear bumpers and spare tire guard, new inside door latches and window cranks and escutcheons, new dash instrument surround, new gas cap, new rumble seat latch, etc. The engine compartment was detailed with the correct engine green, new coolant hoses and clamps, exhaust manifold dressing and component restoration. The starter received a new, improved Bendix, and the radiator was sent out for cleaning, repairs and painting. New points were installed and the engine was tuned to purr at idle. The radiator shell and headlight buckets were polished, and a new, loud AA-OO-GAH horn was installed. It has the opening front windshield, proper vacuum wiper motor, and the temperature gauge radiator cap. The car runs and drives like a proper Model A. Shifting is easy ( for a non-synchro 3 speed) and the brakes stop firmly in a straight line. The engine has a ton of torque, shows no smoke ever, and doesn't leak a drop. It is the original matching numbers engine as shown on multiple titles, and looks to have always run dry and clean. The speedometer reads 04902.1 but the initial 0 is very faded and could be any number or no number. No claim is made on lifetime mileage, although the car has seen little use since 1964 with two owners. Everything on the car is original Model A except the battery was moved to the firewall for better access, and the horn is not an original Spartan horn. This is the kind of car you won't be afraid to drive, but it will still win trophies at local shows. We all know that perfect paint and body adds $ 10,000 to a Model A. At comparable prices, most cars feature older restorations with paint problems, and once you start trying to improve them, you can go underwater. This car is as fresh as they come, save for a $ 30,000 frame-off restoration. Yes, there are a few things that could be improved if you were in search of a Dearborn Award. The new running board rubber is ribbed and correct for a 1929, not the pyramid pattern of a 1930. The firewall is not show condition paint. Previously mentioned were the battery location and horn. The steering column and wheel haven't been repainted. There's a small BB hole in the lower corner of the rear window which could be filled with resin. Any car can be improved, but on this one, most of the projects are easy. This is a NO RESERVE auction. The opening bid meets the reserve, and the highest bidder in 10 days will win the car. I will not end the auction early. If the winning bidder doesn't come through, it will be offered to the second highest bidder. I reserve the right to question the finances of any extremely low feedback bidders and act accordingly. You are encouraged to inspect and test drive the car ( it is near the Charleston, SC airport - transportation arranged from the airport if needed) or have an appraiser inspect it. A clean South Carolina title will be on hand by auction end. If you desire extra pictures, please request via "ask a question". |
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