Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1929 Ford Model A "Wood Tail" Speedster
Vintage Racing Special
Estimate
£25, 000 - £30, 000
Registration No: BF 9262
Chassis No: A1361917
MOT: Exempt
Completely bespoke-built special
Road legal, VSCC eligible and supplied with a V5C Registration Document
Hand-finished aluminium body in true late 1920s style with timber framed boat tail rear
Comprehensively mechanically overhauled, including a recent engine refresh
Amid rumours that several US States were preparing to ban his Model T due to its 'unsafe' hand-operated braking system, Henry Ford begrudgingly succumbed to pressure and authorised the development of a successor. Introduced in December 1927, the Model A was greeted with unprecedented demand. Longer and lower-slung than the Model T, it retained transverse-leaf suspension but proved significantly more refined. Designed by Howard Hicks, its 3285cc, L-Head four-cylinder engine developed 40bhp (twice the Model T's output) boasting niceties like coil ignition and integral water pump. Mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, it gave a top speed of 65mph, necessitating the fitment of four-wheel braking.
Built by leading marque expert, Toby Ballard of The Ford Model A Revival Company, Kent, in 2020, before first UK registration that year, this special has been comprehensively mechanically overhauled, including a recent engine refresh that included a new crank and re-grind with 'plus 20s' bored out to 3500cc, twin carbs and a Brierley cylinder head, making for very lively performance with an excellent soundtrack! At the front end, the bodywork is all bare hand-rolled aluminium and the rear is timber-framed with a boat-style 'wood tail', really suiting this unique special. For the cockpit, a hand-crafted bespoke Red leather interior adds to the Vintage impact of the special, with its custom dash turned-aluminium finish. In terms of practicality, a custom-made tonneau cover stows away when not required behind the seats, there are working headlights, side lights and brake lights. UK registered, tax and MOT exempt, it is eligible for many events in the UK and overseas, the special recently competed in 'Race the Waves' in Bridlington in 2023 and is still wearing its scrutineering stickers.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
