It took Ford 21 years to get around to replacing the incredible Model T, but when it did the new Model A was a huge leap forward – more conventional and easier to drive, larger and more elegant than ever before.
The Model A was offered in a wide variety of body styles and was the first Ford to incorporate the standard set of driver controls with a conventional clutch, brake pedal, accelerator and gearshift.
This one is one of the prettiest of the lot – a two-door Deluxe Phaeton open tourer. It’s in lovely order, ready to enjoy and presented in beautiful condition. It’s also one of the rarest of Model As made, from the final year of production. out of the 4,858,644 Model A’s manufactured, only 2,229 were manufactured in the final year. To put into perspective, these cars are one in 2,180, or as a percentage, represented 0. 00046% of model A’s. Nowadays not many remain worldwide and they are highly sought-after by collectors.QNmnpdthIVQSOs0dQxsArmOAcuG9XkQN5aZd8h8m.jpg1.78 MB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Originally supplied to USA domestic market
Imported to the UK in 2015
All import duties and taxes paid
UK V5C
MOT and tax exempt
Restored to a very high standard 45 years ago.
Transported from concours event to event over a 30 year period covering a mere 200 miles (presumably just positioning the car).
Subsequently sold to its next enthusiastic owner in River Falls, Wisconsin, who covered around 700 miles before it headed to the UK in 2015 for the princely sum of $65,000
Multiple show awards
Kept since late 2015 as part of the vendor’s private collection.
The Model A was restored some years ago but to an exceptional standard, and the dark tan leather seats have been smartly retrimmed and look fantastic.
It’s fairly rudimentary inside, with basic rubber floors and a central instrument pack, which has a gorgeous, delicate art-deco finish to it. What there is, though, is in lovely condition throughout.
It comes with a full set of weather gear including detachable side panels, making it snug and dry with the roof up. American column mounted indicators have been fitted.1tuDcLzIfqlNOtH7nGVEkWSRzlYr4AvmwuzeP8xd.jpg1.15 MB
THE EXTERIOR
Refinished in Washington Blue over black
Replacement hood
Beautiful condition
Lots of charming original features
Presented in Washington Blue with a Riviera Blue belt line and Tacoma Cream strip and wheels, BF 7219 was restored to a very high standard some 45 years ago. The paintwork is lovely, with a deep and lustrous shine and no major flaws. The underside looks to be in great condition, too.
The canvas roof was replaced during the car’s restoration and is in good condition, while it folds away neatly and easily with no need to dismantle the hood frame.
It sits on charming cream-painted wire wheels and all of the chrome and trim is in very smart condition. It comes with twin side mount spare wheels, deluxe side lights, deluxe wind deflector glass, a luggage rack with period luggage, a beautiful chrome search light which all functions and works, stainless footplates, tonneau cover, stainless spare wheel covers, stainless radiator stone guard and electric wipers. t8XuvVMtglaDVaC9BpY0LrcfPtJ7yYphzdkFrliO.jpg1.96 MB
THE MECHANICS
3.3-litre sidevalve
Three-speed manual
Starts and runs well
Under the side-hinged bonnet, the Model A has a sturdy four-cylinder side-valve engine which starts easily and settles to a steady idle once you’ve mastered the advance, retard and floor start operation.
It runs well, engages all gears as it should and is described by the vendor as in good working order with no known issues. The engine is said to have been fully rebuilt when the car was restored. U1gQBPQTfs7g4lOL2gRSAyYfuZGzeTrwk0ig3BaG.jpg1.33 MB
SUMMARY
Ideal for weddings, events or venue hire, this is a truly charming example of one of the world’s most important cars, but more than that it’s an exceptional rare variant that will turn heads and impress judges in the concours circuit. It’s a lovely restored example with smart coachwork and a lovely interior, very well-presented and ready to show and enjoy.
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