1928 Model A Restored Sport Coupe on 2040-cars
Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:4-Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: Four
Model: Model A
Trim: 1928 Sport Coupe
Drive Type: Stick
Mileage: 4,300
Exterior Color: Copra Drab DDL 440
The entire life of the car has been in Wisconsin and I am the third owner. I purchased the sport coupe on October 8, 2004 from a local woman after the death of her husband. The car had been restored in the late 1990's. Recently, the original license plates were found by the widow and are included. The restoration included a LeBaron Bonney interior and top, fabric rumble seat and body repainting using the original Copra Drab DDL 440 color and black fenders. Several veteran members of the local Model A Club knew of the car and quality of restoration. The sport coupe is authentic (excluding the luggage rack) including the early 1928 red steering wheel, nickel plating of the radiator shell and headlights. The engine is original. The car went through a complete rework (including necessary part replacement) procedure which was done by the president of the Model A Club during the remainder of October 2004. Available on request is a five page analysis of the codition of the car at purchase and the new related rework including listing of all parts. Major items include: carburetor, door hardware and glass, electrical systems, manifold gasket, exhaust system, spark plugs, hoses, speedometer, water pump, fan belt, distributor, painting of engine, rewiring of instrument panel, kingpin, rear axle grease seals. Additional work after 2004 includes: 2006 - new brake work including brake shoes, reface of brake drums, new front and rear roller pin and floater. 2007 - replacement of 7 tooth steering box, shaft and new spines. 2009 - new battery and replacement of generator (which is available if requested) with alternator. 2010 - new spindle bolt set. 2012 - new front outer bearing. The speedometer was not functioning when I purchased the car in 2004. New speedometer installed in 2004 has 4300 miles on the odometer. Included is a notebook of all service records and invoices of all work from 2004-2013. The car has been unique to the Model A Club which includes only three sport coupes. It has been a fun car to enjoy as it received many compliments and attracted many photographers. It represents an aesthetically simplistic appealing period of automotive history. Age and a hip replacement has prevented me from driving, so it is time to let someone else enjoy the experience, pride and joy of ownership.
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