I've been thinking about building a Model A sometime in the future:
There were around 4.8 MILLION model A's made (a staggering number). My dad has around 30 of em.
All conditions. 3 in particular that are world class, including one that is all original with 14k miles. Some are "very nice", others have a high degree of originality, or are restored to a "b" level. Not many "basket cases" left (luckily). Majority would be able to be driven (with fuel and a battery).What kind of shape are they in?
All conditions. 3 in particular that are world class, including one that is all original with 14k miles. Some are "very nice", others have a high degree of originality, or are restored to a "b" level. Not many "basket cases" left (luckily). Majority would be able to be driven (with fuel and a battery).
Just to elaborate on how many Model A's have been built? In 2021, Toyota celebrated the 10 millionth Camry. Ford built 4.8m in the MYs 1927-1931.
Most, nope.That's awesome. Probably didn't cost him an arm and a leg either.
Most, nope.
One thing for sure, they are not rapidly appreciating.... (you see softening of non "blue chip" cars all the way through the 60's, as the people most interested are passing on).
Driver quality market correction is for sure happening now (just look past the continued high end insanity like what happened at RM Miami on Saturday). ......That's what I'm counting on, picking up some cheap toys as prices drop. I want driver quality ones.
Driver quality market correction is for sure happening now (just look past the continued high end insanity like what happened at RM Miami on Saturday). ......
A T is virtually un driveable (just does not go fast enough, to really safely use on the street), in addition to the non traditional controls. A's (stock) really are only good to 45-50. Later or modded cars, you can start to think about the highway. Do remember though a stock A has mechanical brakes (rods).The woman wants a Model T, I want something a bit more sophisticated than that. I wouldn't mind finding a decent 37 hotrod and making it a more original with a V8 flatty. I like the post war stuff too. I mainly want a modded flat head V8.
A T is virtually un driveable (just does not go fast enough, to really safely use on the street), in addition to the non traditional controls. A's (stock) really are only good to 45-50. Later or modded cars, you can start to think about the highway. Do remember though a stock A has mechanical brakes (rods).
Flat head V-8 opens a lot of doors.
Never thought I would talk about Model A's here.......
A T is virtually un driveable (just does not go fast enough, to really safely use on the street), in addition to the non traditional controls. A's (stock) really are only good to 45-50. Later or modded cars, you can start to think about the highway. Do remember though a stock A has mechanical brakes (rods).
Flat head V-8 opens a lot of doors.
Never thought I would talk about Model A's here.......
A T is virtually un driveable (just does not go fast enough, to really safely use on the street), in addition to the non traditional controls. A's (stock) really are only good to 45-50. Later or modded cars, you can start to think about the highway. Do remember though a stock A has mechanical brakes (rods).
Flat head V-8 opens a lot of doors.
Never thought I would talk about Model A's here.......