Highlights
- Delightful Pick Up with superb detailing
- Imported from Chicago in 2008
- Older restoration carefully preserved
- Faithfully kept in original specification
- Part of a garage owner’s classic collection
- Everything shown in photographs is included
The Appeal
The Model T revolutionised transport so expectations were set very high for its successor, the Model A. The new car certainly delivered with a million sold in the first year.
It was notably more modern. The pedals and gearbox were conventionally arranged and there was smoother styling by Ford’s son Edsel (although Henry naturally took the credit). The vast array of body styles made it suitable for whatever priorities buyers brought into Ford showrooms.
This fantastic 1930 Pick Up arrived in the UK from Chicago in 2008. It was comprehensively restored by a model specialist on arrival, subsequently receiving its appropriate ‘Al Capone’ trimmings. Finished in what we are told is the original colour it is very faithful to factory specification.
The owner, a former garage proprietor, is trimming down his collection and says the Ford has been entirely reliable. It could be used as a classic car show visitor magnet or distinctive workhorse. Whichever way the future for this lovely truck goes, we wish it well on its journey.
The History and Paperwork
- 1930 model that spent most of its life in Chicago
- Imported to the UK and first registered here on 1st January 2009
- Acquired by the seller on 6th December 2016
- Restored on its arrival by a model specialist to factory correct specification including colour
- This work included a body off renovation using new parts where required
- Beneath the Al Capone decals we are told lie the signwritten trim of the restorer
- Standard vehicle with the exception of front and rear indicators to improve safety
- Currently owned by a former garage proprietor who has undertaken all maintenance
- He advises it has never needed work save for one sticky brake
- Last MOT expired on 20th July 2013 with no advisories
- Appears to have been unused since the last test
- No advisories on any UK MOT back to 2008
The Condition
- Fantastic aesthetics that cheekily lean into the truck’s Chicago history
- We are told that the door decals are removable
- Beneath them we understand are signwritten decals for the restorer
- Everything you see in the photographs is included, such as the ‘moonshine’ barrels
- Smart colour scheme of green with gold pinstriping and cream wire wheels
- We are told that this is factory correct
- Very well kept condition with few signs of use or age and no visible corrosion
- Underside reflects quality of restoration and low use with no issues to report
- Neat detailing including windscreen sunvisor and timber-trimmed rear load area
- Smart interior with grey vinyl bench seat showing some aging
- Otherwise the interior is very well presented with lovely central chrome dial arrangement
- Lovely attention to detail inside such as the Panama hat stored in the roof struts
- Four spoke factory steering wheel and black vinyl door cards, both well kept
- Wooden rear trim retains varnish and shows no visible deterioration
The Mechanics
- DVLA records that it is fitted with a 2.9litre engine
- This capacity was only used for the earlier Model T
- Model As were equipped with 3.3litre versions of the 4cyl Model T engine
- We are unable to verify if DVLA is correct or otherwise
- Engine area well presented with no issues to report
- 3spd manual gearbox with conventional central floor-mounted shift
- MOT records indicate very sparing use since the last test in 2013
- We are told that the vendor has found the truck entirely reliable
- He is a former garage proprietor and has undertaken all required maintenance
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