1930 Ford Model A Roadster

This 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Rumble Seat Roadster is powered by a 200.5 cubic-inch four-cylinder engine that offers 40 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

The four-cylinder engine of the Model A provided twice the power of the previous design and was fitted with a modern electric starter. The Model A incorporated several significant Lincoln styling elements, including a higher beltline and an attractively rounded grille. A wider selection of exterior colors were available. It retained the low price tag, now selling for a base of $385. By 1932, 4.85 million Model As of all body style had been built.

This car was restored during the 1990s and still shows well in modern times. It has a tan canvas top, brown upholstery, blue exterior, and black floor mats. There are wide whitewall tires with cream-colored wire wheels with chrome hubcaps. There is a radiator-mounted coolant temperature meter, dual side-mounted spare tires with tan covers, dual cowl lights, dual wind wings, side-view mirror, and a chrome-plated grille guard. All of these items were optional equipment.

In 2008 this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. It was offered without reserve. The estimated value of the vehicle was proven accurate when the lot was sold for $37,400 including buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2008