RARE MODEL A 2-DOOR VICTORIA COUPE, BOF RESTORED, BALANCED ENGINE, VERY NICE!

Description for Ford Model A 1931

Rare Model A Victoria

Professionally Restored

Ready to Tour and Show

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

VEHICLE HISTORY: The current owner is a Brass Era Packard collector who tours and shows his early 1900s era Packard Automobiles. He wanted a more “Modern Car” to drive and show so he bought this professionally restored example out of South Dakota. After a few tours and drives he has decided this Model A is too “Modern” for his tastes and has decided to sell it. His sale will be your gain as you won’t find a nicer Victoria on the market today!

MARQUE HISTORY: Henry Ford’s successful replacement for the Model T, he Model A, ontinued the Model T’s legacy to put “America on Wheels” from 1928 to 1931. The final year of Model A production brought revised styling with a relief effect radiator shell, unning boards fitted with single piece splash aprons, nd the sedans had a smoother roofline. The 1931 models also benefited from the substantial face lift for Model As in 1930. Larger 4.75 tires on smaller 19” wheels resulted in an overall height reduction which along with wider fenders, deeper radiator shell, nd the elimination of the cowl stanchion were all contributors to the 1930 Model A’s fresh new look. Over 4.8 million Model As were produced between 1928 and 1931.

For 1931 there were many body styles available and the Victoria 2-Door Coupe, ith a body by Murray, eatured longer doors for easier access, ropped floors to allow a lower roofline, shortened coupe-like body with a “bustle” back, uggage space behind the rear seat, ood grained dash, ood grained window surrounds, nd slanting windshield. Only 33,906 Victorias were produced for 1931 with a base price of $580.

For more detailed Model A history visit these sites:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_A_%281927%E2%80%9331%29

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_model_a/his_model_a/

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: Crank Handle, wo Spare Tire Covers, idden Battery Cut-off Switch.

SPECIFICATIONS: 200.5CI, nline L-Head, -Cylinder, 0HP, ast Iron Block, .875” Bore X 4.250” Stroke, 9” Welded Wire Wheels, .75X19 Tires, 03.5” Wheelbase, -Speed Manual Transmission, .77:1 Rear Axle Ratio, echanical Brakes, 375 Pound Curb Weight.

OPTIONS: Flying Quail Radiator Cap, ual Outside Rearview Mirrors, ear Mounted Spare Tire, indshield Mounted Rear View Mirror, hite Sidewall Tires.

ENGINE UPGRADES: Rebuilt W/Balanced Crankshaft.

OTHER UPGRADES: Turn Signals, eat Belts.

ACCESSORIES: Luggage Rack, runk, adiator Stone Guard, ood Prop Kit.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Call Jeff at 419-344-0319 (Mobile) or 419-353-8338 (Office) or email me jeffsnook01@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.

VEHICLE CONDITION:

We do a mechanical and cosmetic inspection to each vehicle before listing it for sale. This report is included below will provide a reasonable description of the vehicle condition. Older vehicles are subject to normal wear and tear and we have tried to indicate the overall condition of the vehicle to the best of our ability. But, e can not always find everything that is not perfect with a vehicle, o independent inspections are welcome and encouraged. We drive each vehicle approximately 20 miles, ut this is no indication of its long term road-worthiness. The only guarantee with an older vehicle is that someplace, ometime, omething will need repaired!

INSPECTION REPORT:

Year

1931

Make

Ford

Model

Model A Victoria

Ext. Color

Chickle Drab Copra Drab Tacoma Cream

Int. Color

Olive/Brown

VIN

AAA578729

Tire Info

Lester 4.75/5.00-19

Odometer

27,561

Actual

N

KEY: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor

INTERIOR E

G

F

P

Comments:

Upholstery

X

X

Nicely done in Olive/Brown Mohair.

Headliner

X

X

Well done headliner.

Carpets

X

Fiber mats in good shape with some slight staining and fraying.

Dash

X

Few small paint chips.

Lights

X

X

Rear dome light not working.

Instruments

X

Speedo reads 2 to 3 MPH slow.

Horn

X

Ahooga!!

EXTERIOR

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Paint

X

Very presentable, ut with some orange peel, irt, ubbling, nd scratches visible under close inspection.

Body Panels

X

Good panel gaps and fits.

Bumpers

X

X

Nice and shiny, ut some chrome cracking on front bumper.

Trim

X

Brightwork in good shape with some pitting on driver’s door handle.

Floors

X

Wood floors in very nice condition. Evidence of a body off restoration.

Sills

X

Tires

X

New in 2011.

Wheels

X

Nicely painted, ut a few chips evident.

Glass

X

Some delamination and light scratches.

Vinyl Top

X

X

Nicely padded and textured.

Running Boards

X

Good shape with added step plates.

UNDERHOOD

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Fluids

X

Fresh oil.

Belts

X

Hoses/Lines

X

Cooling System

X

Engine runs cool.

Charging System

X

Appearance

X

Very nice.

MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Engine

X

X

Starts and runs well. Very smooth cruising at 40 MPH.

Transmission

X

Shifts as expected for a Model A.

Electrical

X

Charges well.

Brakes

X

X

Best brakes we’ve experienced on a Model A.

Steering

X

Wipers

X

Converted to an electric wiper motor.

Lights

X

All work well including the added turn signals.

UNDER

E

G

F

P

Comments:

Leaks

X

No more than usual.

Rust

X

Slight surface rust on metal rear floor.

Exhaust

X

TERMS OF SALE:

An immediate PayPal $500 deposit is required upon purchase. The balance of a 25% deposit is required within 3 days from end of auction and full payment to be made within 10 from end of auction. Payment to be made by cash in person, r bank to bank wire transfer only. Personal, ertified or bank checks are not accepted for payment. Overseas shipments and/or finance documentation will require an additional $100 fee to cover the time and costs associated with either of these items.

You are responsible for shipping. Buyer to arrange, ay for, nd have vehicle transported within 30 days from end of auction. For an estimate of shipping costs, e suggest using eBay’s request for a shipping quote near the top of the listing. You can also try this site to get additional quotes: http://gigamoves.com/ Just plug in our zip code (43402), our destination zip code, nd some additional info for some online quotes. Storage is available after the 30 days for $110/month.

Please be aware you are buying this car “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”. Vehicle is being advertised locally and the auction may end early if sold.