1931 ford cabriolet history book

Under the hood is an inline 4 cylinder that ispaired. Model a ford assembly plants and body numbers model a. As shown above in the 1928 model a ford instruction book, ford did in fact specify the engine number to be the serial number of the vehicle, during the model a and b era, and throughout the 1930s. Mikes a fordable parts is your best source for model a ford parts. This car came from the estate of a local car hobbyist. As he did in the past, henry focused on finding ways to reduce the cost of his cars in an effort increase sales. Plucker walla walla, washington as of january 17, 2010 if you know of any other ford publication, books about ford or ford manuals of any type relating to the model a and aa ford, please let me know by contacting. Great color and black and white photos that cover restored cars and when the cars were new. First produced on october 20, 1927, but not introduced until december 2, it replaced the venerable model t, which had been produced for 18 years. An illustrated history of the model a ford the ford road. The 1930 model as engine produced twice the power of previous model a engines. The ford box has a large f on the outside where the worms are located. Ford model a cabriolets were offered from 1929 until 1931, using the body type designations 68a, 68b and 68c.

This is the ford books cdsdvds section of the 3256 car and truck classic ford parts list at cg ford parts. Software free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There are 8 1929 to 1931 ford cabriolets for sale today on. One example for 1931 was the replacement of stamped brake drums with cast brake drums. There are over 250 photos of model a cars and body styles, with captions explaining differences between the bodies, and including pictures of the cabriolet, fordor sedan, station wagon and business coupe, sport coupe, and the tudor sedan. Please limit posts to model a ford cabriolets only. The ford model a also colloquially called the amodel ford or the a, and abone among rodders and customizers was the ford motor companys second market success after its predecessor, the model t. Often a popular car to turn into a classic hot rod, the 1930 ford model a was created to help ford maintain a strong presence in the market during a time when other cars began to be more affordable and practical. The production records in our collection give production details for individual vehicles. Up for sale is an all steel late1931 ford model a cabriolet, his is a slant windshield c type. Cabriolets had two doors, a passenger compartment with a bench seat which could accommodate two adults comfortably and a standard rumble seat which continue reading. Looking for older restoration, good driving condition 1931 model a ford 68c cabriolet. Find new and used 1931 ford model a classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. For the ford model a, the most popular bodystyle in 1931 was the fordor sedan.

I had a mitchell overdrive installed by the model a medic in 2015. Additionally, the roadster came with a convertible roof. On its club page, the model a ford cabriolet club says, it is considered a rare body style. It has been in his family for many years and has been in storage for almost 30 years. Get your open car model a or aa back in shape with our any of our top parts, all set at cant be beat prices. Top speed was estimated between 55 and an unwise 65 mph. A very nice book that covers the cars and the history of ford from 19491959. Edited january 21, 20 by likesl29s see edit history. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

Powered by a 4 cylinder engine and a 3 spd manual transmission, this vehicle. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1931 ford model a. The first model a was assembled october 21 and the car was introduced publicly. The yellow exterior is absolutely stunning paired with the black fenders. I have read that less than 6000 of these were produced out of the 4. In this article, weve put the ads in a the ford model a advertisement shown above was illustrated by james w. The legendary model a ford, 2nd edition, brings collectors and enthusiasts the craftsmanship and. The 1932 ford model b and model 18 cars and trucks followed the 1931 fords. Get the best deals on 1931 ford model a when you shop the largest online selection at. Please post photos, advertisements, brochures, promotional materials, photos of models andor renderings of model a ford 68a, 68b and 68c convertible cabriolets built from 1929 through 1931.

Total 1931 ford model a production reached 541,615. This is a booklet believed to have been a handout when the 20 millionth ford made its trip around the usa. I have owned and driven this car for over thirty years. If you take the time to learn the history of the a the speed trials were a common thing with the maturing auto market. Since the gentleman who owns it brought this right hand drive beauty up from argentina where he purchased it from the original owner and has the paperwork to show it, i am learning from this car. Cabriolet and convertible sedan the single most popular model was, and perhaps still is, our featured roadsters. Mikes a ford able parts is your best source for model a ford parts. The model 18 coupe with its more powerful v8 engine was more popular than the fourcylinder model b coupe.

Ford model a model a sport coupe 1928 for sale 1 displaying 1 15 of 172 total results for classic ford model a vehicles for sale. Reply to this thread or call 9376385955 or 4195822861. The 68a was produced in 29, the 68b in 30 and 31, and the 68c slant windshield was introduced on march 31, 1931. Find out how much a 1931 ford model a is worth and ford model a used car prices. This change was made in december of 1930 see page 518 service bulletins. September 1929 good housekeeping magazine model a ford convertible cabriolet advertisement we have gathered a collection of 60 vintage ford ads and we think that youll simply enjoy both them, and our analysis. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Watch buggin out full episode counting cars history. How to start and drive a model a ford and going for a drive with my dad. A fresh jaunty look, sparkling performances, easy drivability and a low price all contribute to half a million sales on the spot.

I bought the car from the son of the deceased ownerrestorer in 2014. There are 2 1931 ford cabriolets for sale today on. Soon, body style production would take a turn in the american market, with fixed roof and hardtop vehicles becoming more popular. In the 1940s, the 32 ford became an ideal hot rod, being plentiful and cheap enough for young men to buy, and available with a stylish v8 engine. This book is a comprehensive photographic study of the 1928 to 1931 model a ford. Get the best deals on vintage parts for 1931 ford model a when you shop the largest online selection at. They can be used as proof of a vehicles authenticity and also as a source of information to trace the history of a vehicle to learn exactly when and where that vehicle was produced, what the original color and trim were, and more. This 1931 ford model a rumble seat coupe was made for true classic car motoring. In 2002, on a business trip, i saw a sport coupe for sale in tucson az. The 1935 ford s combination of price, practicality, and looks vaulted the company ahead of rival chevrolet for the sales crown that year, with 820,000 sold. It gives a brief history of the ford motor company with 10 pictures. Total 1931 ford model a production reached 541,615 examples. The 1931 ford sport phaeton had a streamlined look and a rainbow of colors to choose from.

Media in category 1931 ford model a roadster the following 56 files are in this category, out of 56 total. The car is sometimes hard to start maybe because of me but once started it runs well with no unusual noises. The ford model a was the second huge success for the ford motor company, after its predecessor, the model t. The model a eventually reached the end of the line when consumers demanned even more luxury and power. The automobile featured in this article is a superbly restored 1930 ford model a cabriolet. Please please dont add photos of hot rods or highly modified cars. Recently i have had the privilege of working on a second owner 1931 argentina cabriolet. Ford bookscdsdvds 3256 car and truck list cg ford parts. The 1930 model a cabriolet came with a four cylinder 205 cubic inch 3.

If you know of any other ford publication, books about ford or ford manuals of any. Model a ford assembly plants and body numbers by dave sturges glenwood, maryland. Illustrated 1928 1929 1930 1931 ford model restoration, repair shop, maintenance, manual includes. This group is dedicated to the model a ford 68a, 68b and 68c convertible cabriolets.

The pickup these models have a truck bed in the back. Nov 16, 2011 1931 ford roadster 2016 hot rod of the year 2016 street rod of the year the sema show 2016 duration. I am selling this 1931 model a ford cabriolet for a friend. I believe this folding top landau iron is from the drivers side of a 1929 through mid 1931 model a ford cabriolet or convertible coupe. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Sign up for history emails for the latest on your favorite.

Lots of info about the model a ford and in particular the 68c body style. May 18, 2009 this group is dedicated to the model a ford 68a, 68b and 68c convertible cabriolets. Their high production numbers can be attributed to the fact that they were available all four years of the model a. Runs, teers, hifts, nd stops like a model a should. Macs offers a wide selection of ford model a convertible tops and ford model aa convertible top parts, including made to order canvas or vinyl tops, top pads, mounting brackets and hardware. Find 1932 ford cabriolets for sale on oodle classifieds. Model a ford 1931 cabriolet convertabile 68c, excellent. This book is billed as a pictorial history of the fabulous model a ford from beginning to end. The bestselling model a book of all time is now in full color. First produced on october 20, 1927, but not introduced until december 2, 4 it replaced the venerable model t, which had been produced for 18 years. The model a is no stranger to history and the several variations that ford offered covered. Illustrated 1928 1929 1930 1931 ford model restoration. Elberts book on the marque is subtitled the mightiest american motor car. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

Buy 1928 1929 1930 1931 ford model a service manual book. The model 48 was an update on ford s v8powered model 40a, the companys main product. The following tables show the various ford assigned body style numbers and any corresponding body manufacturer tag prefix numbers for 1928 through 1931 model a and aa fords produced and marketed primarily in the us and canada. The yellow exterior is absolutely stunning paired with. Vehicle production records the production records in our collection give production details for individual vehicles. The ford model a was the ford motor companys second market success after its predecessor. I believe this assembly will be correct for the 1929 cabriolet with the 68a body as well as the 1930 through mid 1931 cabriolet with the body style number of 68b. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and vehicle. Until late 1931 when the a400 was introduced, the cabriolet was unique to the model a line, in that it had a folding top and glass side windows. Research used 1931 ford coupe values, certified preowned prices for ford coupes. Enclosed is a photo of my 31 model a standard roadster that was restored. I have undertaken a research project to identify the model a ford assembly plants and their corresponding id number codes that were stamped onto the bodies of some model as. Find ford cabriolet classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Poised to evolve with constantly changing consumer demands, ford offers vehicles with a variety of engine sizes, seating configurations and transmissions as well as hybrid gasolineelectric powertrains.

Ford model a album by clymer and henry historybody styles. Of the 3 model a i own this is the best and most reliable driver. Ford cabriolet classic cars for sale used cars on oodle. Apr 12, 2017 the 1929 1931 model a ford convertible cabriolets types 68a, b and c were premium body styles. There are many stories of the cars being driven cross country or just. Up to this point in history, convertible and roadsters had been far more prevalent. Introduced in 1935, the model 48 was given a cosmetic refresh annually, begetting the 1937 ford before being thoroughly redesigned for 1941. Jan 17, 2010 20 million fordsthe story of the ford car. Phaeton, coupe, sedan, roadster, town car, fordor, tudor, cabriolet. The crank operated side windows could be rolled up or down to provide weather protection with the top closed or to serve as wind wings with the top open. Ford easily retakes first place in sales, but will loose it in 1931 at the hand of chevrolet. Auction results and sales data for 1931 ford model a. Until retiring i lived in california where i was a member of a large and very active model a club.