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went to a local hobbyshop for a few bits and pieces. The guy who owns the shop also owns the workshop next door, they do a lot of renovations, you can just see a Cortina. And of course the Model A. a 1930 model. I love Model As, a friend of the shop owner bought his down.
So I had a great 20 minutes or so taking pics and talking with the owner. He has recently imported it from the U.S. Not sure whether to do a full restoration or leave it as it is. Great experience.
Would love to have taken it for a drive but that would have been pushing it. Just sitting behind the wheel was exciting!
How utterly cool is that! The smile on your face says it all!
As they say; it's only original once and many people are satisfied with that. But if he wants to keep it and restore it, it will make a great project and wonderful car when finished.
Very nice! One of the dealerships I worked at had a fully restored Model A Cabriolet. We took it to parades and community events. It was a blast to drive, but I was always surprised at how little room it had inside.
How utterly cool is that! The smile on your face says it all!
As they say; it's only original once and many people are satisfied with that. But if he wants to keep it and restore it, it will make a great project and wonderful car when finished.
Yeah, like you, I love Model A's!
+1 My thoughts as well Tony. It might only need a bit of body work and a repaint as overall it seems pretty decent.
How utterly cool is that! The smile on your face says it all!
As they say; it's only original once and many people are satisfied with that. But if he wants to keep it and restore it, it will make a great project and wonderful car when finished.
Yeah, like you, I love Model A's!
+1 My thoughts as well Tony. It might only need a bit of body work and a repaint as overall it seems pretty decent.
Thanks Geoff, What fun. Having restored eight Model As there are a few things on this one that tells me that this a 31 and not a 30. The grill shell is a 31 as the 30 did not have the indentation at the top, in 1930 the tudor sedan only came as a standard but in 31 there was a deluxe as seen by the cowl lights and seat upholstery. In 1930, the splash aprons were two piece....this one has one piece aprons which is correct for a 31. When new, Model As had only a left side tail light but many added the right side light for a balanced look and in later years so that turn signals could be added. Standard on all Model As was a rear mounted spare tire and optional was either one or two side mounted tires in the front fenders. John K you are exactly right, they were small although the 30/31s had a wider cowl which was slightly bigger than the 28/29s.
Thanks Geoff, What fun. Having restored eight Model As there are a few things on this one that tells me that this a 31 and not a 30. The grill shell is a 31 as the 30 did not have the indentation at the top, in 1930 the tudor sedan only came as a standard but in 31 there was a deluxe as seen by the cowl lights and seat upholstery. In 1930, the splash aprons were two piece....this one has one piece aprons which is correct for a 31. When new, Model As had only a left side tail light but many added the right side light for a balanced look and in later years so that turn signals could be added. Standard on all Model As was a rear mounted spare tire and optional was either one or two side mounted tires in the front fenders. John K you are exactly right, they were small although the 30/31s had a wider cowl which was slightly bigger than the 28/29s.
Years ago at a car show some friends asked my mother if I had always been car crazy, her reply was " yes I must have dropped him on his head as a baby".
About 20 years ago a local mall had a Model A club show. I was talking to one of the members. He told me every year they drive their Model As from Kansas City to Colorado and up Pike's Peak. I've been up Pike's Peak three times and I can't imagine going up to the top in a Model A. Pictured is my first time in my Chevelle.
About 20 years ago a local mall had a Model A club show. I was talking to one of the members. He told me every year they drive their Model As from Kansas City to Colorado and up Pike's Peak. I've been up Pike's Peak three times and I can't imagine going up to the top in a Model A. Pictured is my first time in my Chevelle.
Cool pic!! I've driven it many times. Each year, from my home in Texas, I drove to visit a close friend in Colorado. Pikes Peak is a scary fun ride, I loved it - 14,100+'; it is awesome.
