1928 Ford Other for sale $49,000

Try to imagine yourself as an eager new car customer in 1928 and let yourself fully appreciate the impact of this master 2016 frame off nut and bolt restoration of the scarce AR (early January) 1928 Model A Sport Coupe which replaced the venerable Ford Model T. Winner of national first place master restoration awards from the M.A.R.C (Model A Restorers Club), M.A.F.C.A (Model A Ford Club of America) and A.A.C.A (Antique Auto Club of America) - the desirable and charming early Sport Coupe has been the choice of early Hollywood legends Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford and is the unchallenged queen of the vintage car scene!

The engine is beautifully restored to original showroom condition sporting a 3.3 litre, 4-cylinder, 200.5 cubic inch (3285 cc) producing 40 horsepower. A comfortable cruising speed is 40 andndash; 45 mph and a top speed of 65 miles an hour can be reached. Compression ratio has been expressly kept low (4.22/1). Of course, this low ratio, allows the use of regular lower octane fuel.

Wheelbase is 103.5 inches. Track is 56 inches. Ground Clearance 9.5 inches. Transverse leaf spring suspension Cylinders: Straight 4. Bore x Stroke 3.87 x 4.25 inches (98.42 x 107.95 mm) BxS Ratio (0.91) Side Valve (SV) 2 / - 2 valves per cylinder/ 8 valves in total Pumped water cooling, coil ignition, sliding gear 3-speed transmission.

As an early andrsquo;28 production, it exhibits numerous features referred to as AR items including the red steering wheel, Powerhouse generator and fold up rear window.

Early Zenith Double Venturi Carburetor with forged steel choke driver.

Rare Owen-Dyneto (OD-C1A) electric wiper with wire spring arm and spring-loaded tensioning mechanism.

Rare Powerhouse Generator with Copper-plated Ford script Cut-Out switch

Rare very early model Ames (Heinze Electric Company) Horn

Early Left side service and emergency brake system

21 wheels and new Firestone period-correct tires plus rear-mounted spare.

Open to best offer!