This Ford Model A got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1929 Ford Model A cabriolet is finished in Washington Blue over tan leather, and it is powered by a replacement 201ci inline-four paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes a Speed Head II cylinder head, a Speedway Motors front drop axle, a Stromberg carburetor, a tan canvas soft top, cowl-mounted spotlights, 15″ steel wheels, hydraulic brakes, and a tilt-out windshield. The car was refurbished under previous ownership, and it was acquired by the selling dealer in September 2021. Recent service reportedly includes replacing the brake master cylinder. This Model A is now offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a clean Oregon title.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

The car is was refinished in Washington Blue with black fenders and running boards, and the window glass is said to have been replaced during the refurbishment. Exterior details include a tan canvas convertible top, chrome-finished bumpers, and cowl-mounted spotlights.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

Cream-painted 15″ steel wheels have polished hubcaps and are mounted with 205/70 front and 225/75 rear BFGoodrich Control Plus tires. The car features a Speedway Motors front drop axle as well as hydraulic brakes, and the selling dealer reports that the brake master cylinder was recently replaced.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

The cabin features tan leather upholstery on the bench seat and the door panels as well as lighter carpets and a painted dashboard. Equipment includes winding windows, a tilt-out windshield, a single overhead windshield wiper, and storage pockets in both doors. The trunk is upholstered in matching leather.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

The four-spoke steering wheel is equipped with spark advance controls and frames Classic Instruments gauges including a 140-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The oil pressure gauge is disconnected, and the odometer shows 13 miles, which is said to represent the distance covered since the completion of the build. Total mileage is unknown.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

The replacement 201ci inline-four has been modified with a red-painted Speed Head II cylinder head, an aluminum intake, an aftermarket stainless-steel header, a Stromberg carburetor, and a 12-volt conversion. The car is equipped with an alternator, an electric fuel pump, a 16-gallon fuel tank, and an aftermarket distributor that is said to eliminate the need for spark-advance manipulation on start-up. The selling dealer notes that the car is still in its break-in period.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual transmission. The selling dealer notes that the clutch was recently adjusted, and an oil leak is noted from the transmission tail shaft.

No Reserve: Modified 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet

The sale includes copies of Ford advertisements.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $48,000 by Doncusick
Auction Ended October 19, 2021 at 3:05PM PT
Bids 51
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Seller: DENWERKS
Location: Salem, Oregon 97304
Listing Details
  • Chassis: A2322952
  • 13 Miles Shown, TMU
  • Replacement 201ci Inline-Four
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Washington Blue w/ Black Fenders
  • Tan Canvas Soft Top
  • Tan Upholstery
  • Speed Head II Cylinder Head
  • Speedway Motors Front Drop Axle
  • 15" Steel Wheels
  • Tilt-Out Windshield
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #57685