Price :
$13,000.00

1414 Cardinal Lane, Champaign, IL 61820

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Vehicle Description

1928 Ford Model A Pickup Roadster

In 1927, feeling the heat from his competition and after a long run

with the Model T, Henry Ford reluctantly retooled his assembly

line, changed some of his manufacturing processes, and the Model A

was born. Eventually it would become wildly popular, outselling the

Model T, and offered in 9 different body styles.

Gracing our Hallowed Halls and offered to you for consignment, a

1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup. In the case of this car though,

mostly original intent as well as actual visual parts to this

build, have been retained. The beneficiary of a recent 3 year long

restoration and built to be driven, this truck presents very

nicely. It shows as near factory new, and for an 95-year-old truck,

its in very good condition.

Exterior

A very vibrant Washington Blue covers the metal panels of this

roadster pickup. A few light scuffs and scratches are noted in the

finish, but there certainly isnt any rust to be found. Curving

fenders and textured rubber covered running boards are also painted

blue and show well. A radiant red is painted on delicate looking

wire wheels with their now black cast-iron drum brakes in the

centers. These are surrounded with like new thin blackwall tires,

and on the passenger side is nestled in the back portion of the

front fender just before the running boards is a spare tire wrapped

in a tan canvas covering. Out back, a blue steel bed with outward

canted tops has a floor finished in nicely stained oak wood and

black stripsall looking to have never hauled a single load. Twin

chrome trimmed period correct tail lights, a FORD script embossed

tailgate, and split dual bar chrome bumpers round out the tail end

of this antique hauler. The front of the car has vented metal side

panels that fold upward to reveal the engine compartment. A perfect

grille, topped with a chromed Ford motometer, is flanked by 2

oversized headlamps, an original chromed front bumper, and an

ahooga style horn. The passenger compartment is covered with a

nearly new ivory canvas top, finishing out our exterior tour

nicely.

Interior

Olive brown colored vinyl covers a bench seat and shows in very

nice condition with deeptuck and roll inserts. Highly lacquered

hardwood is making up the floors and up front the metal dash, also

in Washington Blue color, has a centrally located "mask" style

chromed instrument cluster, which shows original gauges. A period

style extra large steering wheel, tall shift lever, as well as a

handbrake can be seen in the compartment. Very nice, very correct,

and all restoration fresh in here.

Drivetrain

Under the cowled hood is a 201ci 4-cylinder engine that ticks and

runs like a switch watch. Not in perfect condition, with some

surface rust and olive green paint on the engine is a bit chipped.

A 1-barrel carburetor feeds the precise mixture of air and fuel and

on the back is a selective sliding gear 3-speed manual

transmission. A 3.70 geared rear axle moves you down the road

effortlessly. Also in lieu of the generator, an alternator has been

installed and all hoses, wiring, and spark plugs appear as new.

Undercarriage

Retaining its rust free condition from the restoration we see

nothing but black painted steel, solid body hangers and cast iron

drum brakes now on, and Washington Blue solid stamped steel floor

pans. Transverse leaf springs are on all the front and rear and

mechanical drum brakes are seen here as well. A single exhaust

system is on to handle the exhale.

Drive-Ability

The highlight of this car despite its good looks and good

condition, is definitely the drive-ability. A made for touring in

style of the roaring 20s, this car accelerates nicely, and

actually runs along at speed, (45-50mph?), easily. Shifting is

smooth, and all seems tight and squeak free. All functions are

working as they should.

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