1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe

"Rumble Seat"

7 Day No Reserve Auction

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This 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe "Rumble Seat " is in excellent condition. The car is drivable and mostly stock. This is a frame off restoration vehicle, the vehicle was totally disassembled and redone from the ground up. Please see the restoration photos. The engine, transmission, brakes and interior have all been redone. We are a private party. All steel fenders, NO fiberglass

Owner History: The previous owner is Mr. Ronald Carl who bought the vehicle in 1990 to restore after working as a fireman for 35 years. He bought the vehicle from the second owner and restored the whole vehicle himself in his garage in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Some of the restoration photos he took are below. He finished restoring the vehicle in 1992 and always kept it garaged under a car cover to keep the vehicle in good shape.

The engine was overhauled with hardened valve seats and valves for today's unleaded fuel. Mr. Carl also rebuilt the transmission while the vehicle was disassembled.

All four tires and the spare are bias ply mounted on the original stock wire wheels with hubcaps.

All the gauges work

Clean Title in Hand. This vehicle is sold "as-is" and is not a concourse trailer queen. It's a presentable driver quality vehicle. Please understand it is 84 years old and is not perfect. Pre purchase inspections are welcome.

Please send me a message through eBay messages or call if you have any questions. Phone (323) 360-1988

VIN Tag Data

VIN: A3479081

Features:

• 12 volt electrical with alternator (original generator is included)
• Turn signals
• upgraded sealed beam headlights
• Car was repainted in period correct Chickle drab/Copra drab color, which was offered at the time (lacquer for authenticity)
• New Lebaron Bonney Interior
• Custom car cover included
• spare parts included (two extra carburetors, distributor, brake parts, etc.) see photos
• Original 1930 California License Plates included
• Extra engine block included
• Working CB Radio included

Brief History

After discontinuing the Model T in 1927, Ford Motor Company closed down operations for almost six months to develop its next car—the new Model A. Responding to a more affluent consumer market, the car was more powerful, more luxurious and equipped with more features than its predecessor.

A New Model A Is Born

Realizing that consumers of the prosperous Twenties were ready for more comfortable and stylish cars, Henry Ford envisioned a new car that would deliver speed, power and comfort, and be suited to the improved roads and the quick-paced life of the day. It would be lower, longer and wider than the T, more pleasing in proportion, and available in a variety of models and colors. And it would be named after the first car made by Ford back in 1903—the Model A.
Styling and Features

The lines of the Model A suggested those of its richer relative, the Lincoln—so much so that the Model A was often called "the baby Lincoln." Body colors included several trendy hues, which was a heady change from the monochromatic Model T, available only in black from 1914 to 1925.

Like the Model T, Model A could go anywhere and do anything on 20 miles to the gallon, but with greater safety and far superior comfort.

First-time features included hydraulic shock absorbers, a safety glass windshield, bumpers, automatic windshield wipers, tilt-beam headlights and a Bendix self-starter. Even with the new features, Ford was able to offer it at prices close to those of the Model T.
Engine and Transmission Design

Ford adopted a four-cylinder, 200-cubic-inch L-head engine for Model A, only a little larger than the engine used in the Model T, but developing 40 horsepower at 2200 rpm. The new engine had aluminum alloy pistons and cylinder head, three-bearing counterbalanced crankshaft, and battery distributor ignition. Model T's outdated planetary transmission gave way to a three-speed sliding gear type made of heat-treated chromium steel; the clutch and transmission were duplicates in miniature of those of the Lincoln.
End of the A

During the five months between the end of Model T and delivery of the first Model A, 400,000 orders had piled up, and by early 1928, orders had mounted to 800,000. Ford made almost two million Model A's in 1929, but Black Thursday came on October 24th of that year, ushering in the Great Depression. By 1931, sales had dropped to 620,000 units.

Model A production ended in August 1931. By that time, more than 20 million Fords had been built, almost five million of them the brilliant little Model A.

Terms and Conditions

This auction is set as a 7 Day auction With No Reserve, so please only serious bidding. The vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder - Auction will run it's full length. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me or call (323) 360-1988. I check my inbox for questions throughout the day. Clean California Title in hand and current registration paid.

Full payment must be sent within 3 business days. Payment methods accepted are either a bank wire, certified cashiers check or cash in person. No bank loans or credit cards excepted. Paypal can be used as a deposit. A nonrefundable deposit is due within 72 hours of auction end.

International Bidders: I am willing to sell Worldwide & familiar with the process. I understand it can take time & patience to finish a transaction. I am willing to help in any way to make it an easy sale & have all the information needed on hand. I can help out with any shipping needs. I'm located in West Hollywood, not too far away from many of the huge transport companies including Stanton, Wilmington, Carson, Gardenia  & Compton. I can have it stored as long as it is paid for in full. Please ask any questions prior to bidding.

Contact Steve @ CFR for domestic/import shipping +1 (323) 645-4242 or visit  CFR Rinkens online. I can have it dropped off at their terminal to save you money.

Contact Cindy Stock @ Dan Transport for domestic shipping quotes Phone: 209-888-5147

U.S Shipping: I can help out with any shipping needs if requested. I can store it as well as long as it is paid for in full. I recommend Bernie @ Dependable Auto Shippers. I can have it taken there to save you money on your end. Bernie at DAS can be reached at (310) 525 - 2259. Soon as you paid for the car, I can drop it off within a day or two.

 

Original clean California title
Frame off restoration photos
Rebuilt Transmission
Mr. Carl test driving
Present Photos
Interior
All gauges work
Rumble Seat
Rebuilt Stock Engine
Vintage California Plates and AAA Auto Club Badge
Motometer Temperature
Horn Works!
Undercarriage very clean
Spare parts included
Extra Engine Block included
Always garaged under car cover

Be the New Proud Owner! Good Luck bidding!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Please note this car is also for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the auction early.