The Ford Model A replaced the wildly successful Model T for the 1928 model year with production lasting until 1931. A far more complex vehicle than its predecessor, it debuted many significant improvements. For one, its L-head inline four-cylinder engine gained more displacement and produced a claimed 40 horsepower—twice that of the Model T. Fuel was gravity-fed to the carburetor from a tank positioned in the cowl, between the engine compartment and the dashboard, which featured a visual fuel gauge. Other new features included four-wheel mechanical brakes, a battery-powered ignition system, and safety glass for the windshield, an industry first. Significantly, the Model A was also the first Ford to adopt a standard set of driver controls, with conventional clutch, throttle, and brake pedals, and a gear shifter like on vehicles from other manufacturers of the day.

Ford offered a wide variety of consumer and commercial body styles for the Model A, with the roadster pickup body seen on the car presented here presenting an exciting combination of open-top motoring and practicality. Restored to exceptional standards within the last decade, this example features an attractive dark green and black exterior with black wheels and whitewall tires for a pleasing contrast. A black top and tan interior complete the attractive finish. Other wonderful period touches include twin mirrors, a horn, motor meter, wood-plank pickup-bed siding, and a side-mounted spare.

Simple, user-friendly, and downright fun, the Ford Model A is ideal as a first foray into pre-war cars or as part of a larger collection documenting significant automobiles of the period. This restored example is ready to make new memories and spread joy with friends and family onboard as it motors down the road.