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1929 FORD MODEL A PHAETON
Engine No. 2171192
Andalucite blue with black fenders
Engine: four-cylinder, in-line, 200.5ci, 40bhp at 2,200rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four-wheel drums, mechanical; Suspension: front, solid axle, transverse leaf spring, rear, solid axle. 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 Ford 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," and that time had passed him by. His son, Edsel, is given the 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 and was more attractive than the antique-looking "T." It was an extremely simple car, and much easier to drive than the Model T. The engine was an in-line L-head four with a three bearing crankshaft made of carbon-manganese steel displacing 200.5 c.i. The horsepower was rated at 40 bhp at 2,200rpm. It had a lot of other desirable features, too, including three forward speeds, cable-operated four wheel brakes, Houdaille double hydraulic shock absorbers, welded wire wheels and worm and peg steering. The price was $500 for the basic Model A Tudor and the color choices were grey, green or black. Among the options was a variety of models from a two-door roadster to a coupe, a flatbed pickup truck, to the very attractive Ford phaeton.
Mr. Williams made this Model A particularly useful for touring by fitting a Winfield head, a special distributor, and turn signals. It has been on numerous tours and Mr. Williams reports that "it is always a good runner". The seats are upholstered in leather and a set of side curtains are included with the car.
Engine No. 2171192
Andalucite blue with black fenders
Engine: four-cylinder, in-line, 200.5ci, 40bhp at 2,200rpm; Gearbox: three-speed manual with overdrive; Brakes: four-wheel drums, mechanical; Suspension: front, solid axle, transverse leaf spring, rear, solid axle. 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 Ford 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," and that time had passed him by. His son, Edsel, is given the 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 and was more attractive than the antique-looking "T." It was an extremely simple car, and much easier to drive than the Model T. The engine was an in-line L-head four with a three bearing crankshaft made of carbon-manganese steel displacing 200.5 c.i. The horsepower was rated at 40 bhp at 2,200rpm. It had a lot of other desirable features, too, including three forward speeds, cable-operated four wheel brakes, Houdaille double hydraulic shock absorbers, welded wire wheels and worm and peg steering. The price was $500 for the basic Model A Tudor and the color choices were grey, green or black. Among the options was a variety of models from a two-door roadster to a coupe, a flatbed pickup truck, to the very attractive Ford phaeton.
Mr. Williams made this Model A particularly useful for touring by fitting a Winfield head, a special distributor, and turn signals. It has been on numerous tours and Mr. Williams reports that "it is always a good runner". The seats are upholstered in leather and a set of side curtains are included with the car.