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1928 FORD MODEL A ROADSTER PICK-UP TRUCK
Chassis No. DR-34342
Green and black
Engine: four cylinder; in-line, 200.5ci, 40bhp at 2,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drums; Suspension: front, solid axle, transverse leaf spring, rear, solid axle, transverse leaf. Left hand drive.
Probably no event in the pre-war automotive world was more awaited than the introduction of the Model A Ford in 1927. When the Model T dwindled down from being the best selling car on earth to a precious few sales, there were those who thought Henry Ford had "lost it" - that time had passed him by. His son Edsel, is given credit for suggesting that Henry replace the Model T with something more modern. He was snubbed for his efforts. But eventually, Henry came around and the Model A Ford was introduced in 1927 as a 1928 model.
The Model A had a high body with a flat vertical windshield, but was more attractive than the antique looking T. It was an extremely simple car, and much easier to drive that its predecessor. The engine was an in-line L-head four with a three bearing crankshaft made of carbon manganese steel displacing 200.5ci. It had alot of other desirable features too, including three forward speeds, cable operated four wheel brakes, Houdaille double acting shock absorbers, welded wire wheels and worm and peg steering. The price was $500 for the basic Model A Tudor and the colour choices were grey, green or black. Among the options was a variety of models from a two door roadster to a coupé, to a four door sedan (spelled by Ford Fordor) to a pick-up truck.
This vehicle was donated to the Museum from the Estate of Lawrence E Kornbleet of Dallas and is the unusual body style with a convertible top.
Chassis No. DR-34342
Green and black
Engine: four cylinder; in-line, 200.5ci, 40bhp at 2,200rpm; Gearbox: three speed manual; Brakes: four wheel drums; Suspension: front, solid axle, transverse leaf spring, rear, solid axle, transverse leaf. Left hand drive.
Probably no event in the pre-war automotive world was more awaited than the introduction of the Model A Ford in 1927. When the Model T dwindled down from being the best selling car on earth to a precious few sales, there were those who thought Henry Ford had "lost it" - that time had passed him by. His son Edsel, is given credit for suggesting that Henry replace the Model T with something more modern. He was snubbed for his efforts. But eventually, Henry came around and the Model A Ford was introduced in 1927 as a 1928 model.
The Model A had a high body with a flat vertical windshield, but was more attractive than the antique looking T. It was an extremely simple car, and much easier to drive that its predecessor. The engine was an in-line L-head four with a three bearing crankshaft made of carbon manganese steel displacing 200.5ci. It had alot of other desirable features too, including three forward speeds, cable operated four wheel brakes, Houdaille double acting shock absorbers, welded wire wheels and worm and peg steering. The price was $500 for the basic Model A Tudor and the colour choices were grey, green or black. Among the options was a variety of models from a two door roadster to a coupé, to a four door sedan (spelled by Ford Fordor) to a pick-up truck.
This vehicle was donated to the Museum from the Estate of Lawrence E Kornbleet of Dallas and is the unusual body style with a convertible top.