1929 Ford Model A Phaeton

History

A phaeton is a style of open car or carriage without weather protection. It is an automotive development of the fast, lightweight phaeton carriage. Originally meant to denote a faster and lighter vehicle than a touring car, the two terms eventually became interchangeable. Phaetons fell from favour when closed cars and convertibles became widely available in the 1930s. Convertibles and pillarless hardtops were marketed as "phaetons" after actual phaetons were phased out.

The Ford Model A of 1928–1931 was the second huge success for the Ford Motor Company, after its predecessor, the Model T. First produced on October 20, 1927, but not sold until December 2, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years. The Model A came in a wide variety of styles: Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Roadster Coupe (Standard and Deluxe), Convertible Cabriolet, Convertible Sedan, Phaeton (Standard and Deluxe), Tudor Sedan (Standard and Deluxe), Town Car, Fordor (2-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Fordor (3-window) (Standard and Deluxe), Victoria, Station Wagon, Taxicab, Truck, and Commercial.

VIN C7830440

This 1929 Ford “Family” street rod came to us from “The Baron”, Laurence Hill Dorcy Estate. A true find for the car enthusiast and a wonderful blast from the past! The looks are old but this car is up to date!

Laurence Hill Dorcy was the great grandson of James J. Hill, “The Empire Builder”, founder of the Great Northern Railway. Hill was reputed to be the 5^th richest man in the world when he died. Mr. Dorcy was therefore both very rich and always single. His love for cars began after his grandfather L.W. Hill, died. Mr. Hill never traded in an automobile, so upon his death, 40 cars, all in good condition, were found in his garage. A couple of years later when Mr. Dorcy was 14 years old he was given a choice of 2 cars. He picked this 1929 Ford.

After serving as a pilot in the U.S. Airforce during the Cold War, he started a lifetime of finding, restoring and driving a great variety of vehicles. Restoration was his prime enjoyment and with money being no object, his cars are in wonderful, like new condition. Known amongst his friends as “The Baron”, he held a yearly Father’s Day car show at his beautiful Maui home, open to everyone on the island. This is just one example of the 20 cars he had in his collection.

Mechanics

307ci Small Block Chevy V8 Engine

Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission with Chrome Pan

Front Disc Brakes, In-Board Rear Disc Brakes

Jet Coated Rams Horn Exhaust Manifolds

Jaguar Independent Rear End

Edelbrock 4bbl Carb with Electric Choke

Edelbrock Intake

Mallory Distributor

Aluminum Valve Covers

Chrome Air Cleaner

Electric Fan

Chrome Pulleys

Trans Cooler

Chrome Oil Pan

Chrome Front and Rear Suspension

4 Link Set Up in the Front

Chrome Drive Shaft

Chrome Stabilizer Bars

Body

All Steel Body, Steel Fenders, Steel Running Boards

4 Door Body Style

Beautiful Red Paint

Black Canvas Soft Top

Gorgeous Chrome Bumpers

Chrome Luggage Rack with Trunk

Custom Etched Wind Wings

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

All Door Hardware is Chrome

Running Board Step Plates

Chrome Cowl Lights and Chrome Dual Taillights

Moto-Meter Hood Ornament

Floor Boards are Painted Body Color

Solid Frame with a Gorgeous Coat of Paint

Brand New BF Goodrich Radial T/A’s - 185/70/14 Front, 225/70/15 Rear

Color Keyed Wheels with Moon-Style Caps

Interior

Beautiful Black Vinyl Interior

Bench Seats

Column Shift

Gauge Cluster Centered on Dash

Beautiful Chrome on the Dash

Dash is Beautifully Painted Body Color

Wood-Like GT Steering Wheel

Beautiful Upholstery

Great Looking Bench Seats

Gorgeous Carpet

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