1929' Ford Model A

The new Ford was introduced on December 1, 1927, and was part of what was called “The most soundly coordinated advertising program in American Automobile History.” The new Model A was the replacement for the 19-year-old Model T, and it became one of the most successful launches of any new model. In addition to the modern mechanical improvements, styling was one of its greatest features, and the Ford’s resemblance to the larger Lincoln was devoured by the public.
The first four-door Sedan offered on the Ford Model A chassis was the so-called ‘Leatherback’ model, with a two-window roofline without rear quarter windows. It was available painted or covered in pebble-grain artificial leather. Promoted by Ford as the ‘Fordor’ Sedan, it was intended to be a more comfortable Model A, and emphasis was placed upon the luxuriousness and quality of its interior fittings. Bodies of this style were produced by Briggs, in a leased corner of the Highland Park Ford plant, and became available in mid-May 1928. The design continued into 1929, after which a “three-window” design was adopted for future Model A Fordors.
This example offered here was acquired by legendary Ford collector Ed Millard in the late 1960s and remained in dry storage at his Iowa farm for the next five decades. We purchased the car at his estate sale and shipped it back to the UK. Incredibly, this car was the only vehicle in the entire 50-strong collection to have been left in all-original condition. Ed simply couldn’t bring himself to restore it, as he knew this special car was unrepeatable and a true rolling time capsule.
Offered in wonderfully unmolested condition and surely a contender for any preservation-class events, the Bramble Brown finish on the body is original, with a rich patina earned through many polishings over the years. As is the nickel trim throughout and the Seal Brown pebble-grain artificial leather top covering to the roof. The mohair interior is similarly original and in good condition for its 85-plus years of life, save for some wear and staining commensurate with age. Under the bonnet is well-maintained and clean (though unrestored), with correct finishes and colours present. This is an excellent and possibly unrepeatable running and driving ‘timewarp’ Model A, ready for enjoyment by the collector who appreciates fine originality – It would certainly cause quite a stir at VSCC events!
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