1931 FORD DELUXE 5 WINDOW COUPE w/ RUMBLE SEAT - NICE OLDER RESTORED CA EXAMPLE

Description for Ford Model A 1931

1931 Ford Model A Deluxe 5 Window CoupeDesirable 5-Window Coupe w/ Rumble Seat An Older Restoration Garaged and Little Driven in the Past 35 Years A Very Solid. All "Henry Steel". Unmolested Original - Use As-Is. Restore or Modify From the Collection of a Northern California Bay Area Ford Enthusiast __________________________ NOTE: Our listings are rather lengthy. They not only describe this particular car but also some history of the make/model. considerations in buying a classic car and facts about our firm. However. we continually hear from out of state / out of country buyers (many of our clients) that they prefer the level of detail that we provide. However. if you are not prepared to read the full listing. please read the DETAILS below along with viewing the PHOTOGRAPHS at the bottom. If you'd prefer. please call us at 925-846-1451 and we'll gladly discuss the Model A and answer any questions over the telephone. including our "Buy it Now" policy. Yes. the Model A can be purchased prior to the end of the eBay auction. PHOTOGRAPHS PLEASE NOTE: EACH TIME WE LIST A VEHICLE ON EBAY WE RECIEVE COMMENTS THAT THERE ARE NO PHOTOS OF THE INTERIOR. ENGINE. UNDERCARRIAGE. ETC. OF THE CAR. THERE ARE CLOSE TO 100 PHOTOS OF ALL AREAS OF THIS MODEL A. BUT WHEN YOU REACH WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE LAST PHOTO. YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN ON eBay TO VIEW THE REMAINING PHOTOS. IF YOU ARE STILL UNABLE TO SEE THEM. PLEASE CALL US AT 925-846-1451 AND WE WILL PROVIDE A DIRECT LINK. NOTE: IT IS A VIOLATION OF EBAY POLICY FOR US TO LIST THE URL ON THE EBAY LISTING. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ANY PART OF THE MODEL A. ALL OF OUR PHOTOS ARE TAKEN IN NATURAL LIGHT AND WE DO NOT "PHOTO-SHOP" OR TOUCH-UP THE PHOTOS IN ANY WAY. INTRODUCTION This car is offered at a realistic price and. unlike bidding on cars in an auction environment. you will have the benefit of extensive information and history on the car prior to making a buying decision. Equally as important is the fact that Classic Cars Ltd. has been in business for 20+ years and enjoys an excellent national / international relationship with over 800 positive eBay feedback responses. Please keep in mind that we will gladly. 1. Answer any questions over the telephone and take the time to guide prospective customers through the buying process (925-846-1451). 2. Assist with locating a quality. suitable transporter at very competitive prices. 3. Provide proof that we are licensed. bonded (for the financial transaction). fully insured. and operate from an established showroom environment. 4. Provide feedback from previous buyers. and specific references for vehicle purchases in your area (we also ask that you view our detailed eBay feedback by clicking on the number to the right of the eBay user name) 5. Offer additional information including specific photographs or clarification of any part of our description of the vehicle Thank you again. please let me know if I can be of assistance. Happy "eBaying"! Paul R. Wankle. Pres. Classic Cars Ltd. Pleasanton. CA 925-846-1451 DETAILS-THIS PARTICULAR 1931 FORD MODEL A DELUXE COUPE This is the perfect and affordable starting point for someone who wants a very solid. unmolested Model A to restore and modify to suit their particular desires. It was restored as original. probably around 1980. and has been garage stored under cover and little driven ever since. It currently bears blue California plates 208 ZGP which were last stickered in 1981. There are no apparent modifications. The body/chassis is very solid with nothing more than extremely light surface rust in some out-of-sight places. It has been in California for at least the past 34 years. and. due to the solid nature. we suspect it may be a life-long California car. The paint and upholstery are presentable as is. All glass is excellent. With some minor TLC you could restore it to original or consider making it more highway friendly by adding "juice brakes" (hydraulic brakes). an overdrive unit. etc. Buy it and join in the fun of gathering with the many Model A enthusiasts. There is a local chapter of The Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA) virtually wherever you reside in the US. MECHANICAL - Original 4 cylinder Model A engine - Original 3 speed Model A transmission; floor shift - Original 4 wheel mechanical brakes; could use adjustment - New gas tank installed about 6 mo. ago - Firestone 4. 75/5. 00-19 tires. 4 ply polyester. 10/32" remaining tread. sidewalls not age/weather checked - Rear mounted spare tire w/ Ford script cover and lock - Wiring appears redone during circa 1980 restoration - Car tilts somewhat towards the passenger side - Cooling system could likely use some attention EXTERIOR - Deluxe 5-window coupe body style w/ rumble seat; non-slant windshield - Windshield opens at the bottom by 5+" - All Henry steel body - Yellow body w/ black fenders and trim; paint in good condition; some scratching on left front fender edge - Vinyl closure of top faded but in good condition; some pulling away of both rear corners - Running board rubber in good condition - Ford script step plates on center of running boards - Two stock tail lights each with a license bracket - Two right rear steps into rumble seat - Two chrome hand holds aside rumble seat door - Both doors open and close smartly - The underside of the doors is very solid - Dual outside rear view mirrors on doors (not original) - Both sides of hood fit and fold well - Welting under hood is good on both sides - Good condition of welting between fenders and body - All 6 panes of glass excellent - Boyce Motometer radiator cap - Both bumpers are free of damage/distortion but have discoloration / pitting and would benefit from being re-plated - Front of radiator core is quite free of bent fins - Dual cowl lights - Ooh-gah horn mounted near left headlight INTERIOR - Good condition medium brown mohair upholstery; excellent on seats. headliner and aft of seat; door panels good w/ a slight tear in driver's side caused by the door guide - Nicely painted yellow dash with brown trim - Shiny chrome gauge bezel - Newish rubber floor mat - Solid floor in front - Windshield tilts out properly at bottom - Vacuum windshield wiper; driver's side only - Driver's side door window crank is missing - Passenger's side window cranks with difficulty - Small. shiny Ford script plates on each door sill - Nice rumble seat and surrounding area - Rubber mat on rumble seat floor - Totally solid but surface-rusted floor of rumble seat compartment - Ford plate riveted to right side of firewall - Engine is not detailed but also is not covered in gunk OTHER - Clear California title; California registration expired and out of system - California smog test not required for vehicles 1975 and older HISTORY OF THE FORD MODEL A Ford began automobile production in 1903 with an alphabet series of models starting with A and ending with the final Model T in mid 1927. The Model T was the most successful car ever at that time. with a total production of about 15 million from 1908 through 1927. It was the first ever car produced on a moving assembly line with interchangeable parts and priced for the common man. Although Henry Ford at one time thought that the Model T with yearly improvements would thrive without end. he realized in 1927 that both Chevrolet and Plymouth were making inroads and he decided to design and build a totally new car. Since it was to be entirely different. Ford chose to start over model designation again with "A". The first of the new Model A's were sold in late 1927 as 1928 models and production continued through 1931 with a total of about 5 million vehicles. Due in large part to keeping prices low and good marketing. the Model A was extremely successful. considerably outselling the competition. This was true even though both Chevrolet and Plymouth had some mechanical advances. such as hydraulic brakes. that Ford had not yet incorporated and would not until well into the 1930's. It is believed that about 1 million Model A's are still in existence and reproduction part availability is so great that you could literally build your own car from available parts for the more common body styles. Further. there is an excellent California-based club. The Model A Ford Club of America (MAFCA). that offers many opportunities to cruise. show and talk about your Model A plus they publish an excellent monthly magazine. MAFCA also has many members who are extremely knowledgeable regarding all details of the car. particularly restoration and maintenance. Listening to the unique Model A sound at a MAFCA gathering is quite exciting. As a bonus. it is probably the most affordable collectible car both to buy and to restore/maintain. PURCHASING A COLLECTOR VEHICLE - THINGS TO CONSIDER As always. we recommend that you carefully review the seller's background for any collector car being sold over the Internet. It is important to ask yourself a number of questions including. but not limited to: - How long have they been in business? - How much experience do they have with collector cars? - How many positive collector car vehicle sales have they completed (positive eBay feedback)? - How detailed/complete is the description of the vehicle? - Do the photos show details of the interior. exterior. top. chrome. etc. or are they simply "glamour shots" taken from a distance? - Does the seller have a Surety Bond to protect the financial transaction? - What about insurance. licensing by the state. and a local business license? - Does the seller (if a business) have any DMV (Motor Vehicle) complaints and/or other history of legal action. grievances? - Does the seller enjoy a favorable local and national/international reputation? - Can the seller assist with funding sources. transport and out of state/country sales? ABOUT CLASSIC CARS LTD. - Classic Cars Ltd. has been in the same. small. California town for over 20 years. We operate a small "brick & mortar". indoor showroom. and specialize in the sale. consignment. and purchase of sports. high performance and specialty vehicles of all types. We have a particular interest in sports cars and unique vehicles. - The majority of our vehicles come from local. private owners and collectors. and many were sold new in California. We appreciate that rust free cars. with excellent documentation and history are especially attractive to our buyers both locally. and around the country. As a result. we do not purchase our collectible cars from "distressed" sales. such as wholesale auctions. salvage sales. or lien sales. We do not sell vehicles with salvage titles. or those that have a history of significant accident damage or repair. We have sold hundreds of unique. classic and collectible vehicles and regularly deal with buyers that have not had the experience of purchasing a large (both physically and monetarily) item on eBay. or through an Internet source. Our eBay feedback is 100% positive on all vehicle sales from customers around the globe and is a reflection of our commitment to accurate. complete. and thorough vehicle descriptions. - We have been shipping vehicles for years and have established excellent contacts that are not only high quality but very price competitive. We do not use brokers. terminal shipping or other discount methods. Call us or email for a quote directly to your home or office. We are often able to obtain quality enclosed transportation (the kind of travel this car deserves) for the cost of open shipping. - Please review our feedback on eBay (user name Never22Many) representing over 800 positive transactions to buyers all over the United States / World. - We are fully insured. bonded. and licensed for collector car sales all over the United States/World. - Classic Cars Ltd. carries a $50. 00 Surety bond to cover financial transactions - We frequently sell vehicles to out of State / out of country buyers. and will be glad to provide references for buyers in your area. MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL INFORMATION - As with virtually all collector/specialty vehicles. we find that parts and resources are readily available for this (and most every vehicle). thanks in large part to the Internet. - In addition to the purchase price of the vehicle. California buyers will be subject to sales tax. a documentation fee. DMV transfer fees and license/registration. Out-of-state buyers will be responsible for the purchase price of the vehicle and any local taxes/fees will be the purchaser's responsibility to pay in their respective state. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the vehicle is delivered or driven in California and driven on California roads. sales-tax. license/registration and transfer fees will be assessed per California law. - While we encourage telephone calls to discuss this vehicle in greater detail we will not respond to inquiries asking "What is the reserve". Also. if you would prefer that we call you to answer any questions about the vehicle; shipping alternatives. etc. please e-mail us with your telephone number and will gladly get back in touch with you. - We encourage inspections of this Model A by serious. qualified individuals or professional inspectors. Please call at 925-846-1451 to arrange a convenient time. - As with any collectible vehicle of this vintage we are unable to provide a warranty or guarantee of condition. However. we make every effort to accurately represent our vehicles. and highlight both positive items as well as areas that require attention. We ask that prospective buyers consider our eBay history/feedback. standing in the community. length of time in business. and other factors when purchasing a collectible vehicle from Classic Cars Ltd. - Minor cosmetic issues/flaws may be present on every vehicle (regardless of cost) including small chips. nicks. scratches. etc. that can be seen on even the best restoration. or even a relatively new. used "pre-owned" vehicle. Also. ownership of a collectible / specialty vehicle is more enjoyable if the owner is familiar with the "realities" of these unique cars. Unlike more modern day vehicles. these cars require regular. ongoing care/maintenance and some mechanical knowledge. patience. and understanding can make the experience considerably more pleasant. That said. collector / "specialty" car owners will tell you (emphatically) that they love their cars and wouldn't trade them for anything!! - The information contained in this description is believed to be accurate but. in some instances. has been provided by the car's owner / owners or outside sources. As a result. we are unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information. We encourage verification of "numbers" and significant data prior to the purchase of any collector vehicle that you are considering. Thank you. Classic Cars Ltd. 925-846-1451 Specifications: Body Type / Style:Coupe Exterior Color:Yellow / Brown Interior Color:Tamn Mohair Engine:4 Cylinder Transmission: Factory 3-Speed on the Floor Mileage:Brand New! Drive:Rear Doors:2 Equipment: 100% Street LgalBody Off RestorationCA. Blue Plate CarExempt from CA SmogFront Rubber Mats Front Rubber MatsLocal California "Survivor"Older Complete RestorationSteel FendersSteel Running Boards Terms & Conditions Buyers outside of California will be responsible for a $195. 00 fee for processing/administration. The charge will apply if the vehicle is purchased through ebay or before or after the auction. directly through Classic Cars Ltd. The vehicle is listed for sale elsewhere. We reserve the right to end the auction at anytime. We will be glad to discuss details of a "pre-auction" purchase (925) 846 1451. Inspections of vehicles are encouraged but (by appointment only) must be completed within 24 hours of the end of the auction. Out of state buyers are responsible for the high bid and any shipping costs. California buyers are subject to the appropriate sales tax. DMV transfer. and fees associated with the purchase of any used vehicle sale in the state of California. To avoid shipping the title with the car to our out of state buyers. we mail the title via Priority Mail. While shipping and transportation costs (if appropriate) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. we can assist with locating a suitable transporter. We regularly ship cars all over the USA/World. and can often times locate very competitive rates for transporting vehicles door to door. to a local terminal. enclosed. open. etc. Please call us for specific information/rates to your location. We meet some great people and fellow enthusiasts. and only rarely do we have problems with non-paying bidders. Please be certain that you are prepared to buy the car if you bid. or call us at 925-846-1451 before the end of the auction if we can answer any questions. If you have a "sunglass" rating or fewer than 10 feedback ratings on eBay. please call us before you bid so that we can discuss the bidding process. etc. If we do not hear from you. we reserve the right to delete your bid. Thank You & Happy Bidding Classic Cars Ltd.