| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $68,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
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The Model A comes in a dizzying array of shapes and stylesand#44; but none are as stylish and elegant as the phaeton. Fitted with an upgraded powertrain and finished like its late for a trophy ceremonyand#44; this is a fantastic little 1929 Ford with a ton of personality. In hot rodsand#44; it matters what theyre made ofand#44; and this phaeton is 100% steeland#44; including the fenders. The Model A DNA is unmistakable and its worth noting that none of the trucks original features have been significantly modified. The curving fenders still wrap neatly around the tiresand#44; the hood is a stock-looking louvered 4-piece affairand#44; there are no door handles (which was a 1928-only feature that looks good on this 1929)and#44; and the addition of a 1932 grille shell makes it look sleek. Luscious is the only way to describe the cranberry red paintand#44; and while Henry Ford didnt like reds because they were expensiveand#44; someone obviously spent a good pile of cash here. Its an older build and shows some signs of useand#44; but the assembly quality and attention to detail stand outand#44; so you know that someone did things right when it was built. The grilleand#44; headlightsand#44; bumpersand#44; and taillight stanchions are all bright chromeand#44; the running boards are rubber-covered so theyre still usefuland#44; and the rear end is nicely finished with a chrome spreader bar and custom fuel tank. Simplicity was the phaetons strength. As one of the lowest-priced Fordsand#44; it was certainly basicand#44; but the basic goodness of the Model A design makes it special. And with some user-friendly upgradesand#44; this one is easy to drive and comfortable behind the wheel. Pleated tan leather upholstery looks period-correct and the simple door panels have a custom lookand#44; and youll note that the front seat has been subtly modified to increase legroomand#44; although its at the expense of rear seat access. The Model As cowl/gas tank is goneand#44; replaced by a dashboard with a custom insert and gold-toned VDO gauges to monitor the engines vitals. Tilt steering makes this one feel more modern than the original and with a smaller banjo-style steering wheeland#44; theres considerably more room in the cab. Leather boots for the shifter and E-brake make it look finished and the tan canvas top folds like the originaland#44; offering decent weather protection and a sporting look when its down. A 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 provides motive force. Torqueyand#44; smoothand#44; and utterly bulletproofand#44; it delivers great performance thanks to the phaetons diminutive curb weightand#44; and fits so neatly under the hood that youll almost forget that it was originally a 4-banger. A lot of polished aluminumand#44; machined aluminum valve coversand#44; a 4-barrel carburetorand#44; and block-hugging exhaust manifolds make for a very handsome engine that will make folks do a double-take when they see itand#44; and it runs superbly. Highway speeds are not a problem thanks to the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and it rides better than any Model A youve ever drivenand#44; with A-arms and coil-overs up front and a 4-link on the 9-inch Ford rear end. Everything underneath is neatly finished in basic black and theres a rumbling dual exhaust system that gives the Chevy V8 a very impressive voice. Elegant chrome Torque Thrust wheels are a great choice on a vintage car like this and wear staggered 15-inch blackwall radials. Kind of an old-school build that recalls your childhood at the Auto-Ramaand#44; this neat Ford is a great choice for the guy who doesnt do things like everyone else. Call today! |