1928 Ford Model A Roadster

The Ford Model A introduced many improvements including a new battery and ignition system and a conventional sliding-gear manual transmission. They had four-wheel mechanical brakes, welded wire wheels, and Houdaille-type shock absorbers. Several design cues from Lincolns were incorporated into the design, and they featured a longer wheelbase, a higher belt line, and several more colors than the Model T's utilitarian black. The Model A utilized a new inline four-cylinder engine that produced twice the output of the motor in the Model T.

This Model A is believed to be the lowest known existing serial number for a Ford Model A. This example was originally exported to Sweden after leaving the factory, and it was registered in March of 1928. The car passed through a number of owners in Europe, and it was restored in Sweden before returning to its country of origin in the early 2000s. The car was repainted in green with a black top. Later, it was owned by Charlie Bass, of New Hampshire, before being sold to its current owner in 2006.

This Model A is equipped with the left-handed brake and an early rear taillight.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2013