Model A
All-Steel Rod Project: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
If our recent experience at Barn Finds is an accurate guide, traditional Hot Rods are enjoying a resurgence in the classic world. This is understandable, because they can be quite affordable when compared to pony or muscle cars, and… more»
Original, But Needs Restoration: 1928 Ford Model A
As we creep towards the 100th anniversary of the first Ford Model A rolling across the assembly line, this iconic car is still very popular with restorers and collectors. It was the last car that you could say Henry… more»
Running Project: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Survivor
The Ford Model A was a much-improved car over the Model T that it replaced. Unfortunately, it was introduced a couple of years before the economy fell apart in 1929, holding overall Model A production to under five million… more»
Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»
Factory or Conversion: 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Roadster
We relish challenges and questions posed by our Barn Finds readers, although there are times when providing a definitive answer is beyond our knowledge or experience. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Mitchell G…. more»
BF Auction: 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton
This 1930 Ford Model A doesn’t just present superbly because the owner believes it could be a fairly rare bird. It is a Canadian-built Phaeton, and he believes it might be the only one in existence. It has hibernated… more»
Weekend Fun! New Build 1929 Ford Model A House Car
The concept of a house on a car is almost as old as the car itself. The oldest-known “house car” is a 1914 Model T caravan commissioned by a British family; its chassis was lengthened and its body was… more»
Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A. Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»
Rebuilt Engine and Transmission: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
As much as we would like to see every classic car restored to Pebble Beach Concours perfection, only a small percentage get the beautification they deserve. The largest number eventually end up rotting away, while many are cared for… more»
Alternative Energy: Coal Gas Powered 1931 Ford Model A
On June 22, 1940, the unthinkable happened to the people of France. It was on that date that the French government under Marshal Henri Petain signed an armistice with Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. Before long over half of… more»
Missing Parts Project A: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is a bit of a cliche at this point, the whole glass half empty or glass half full thing applies to car projects as easily as it does to our outlook on life. When you look at… more»
Down on its Luck Sixties Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe
Every once in a while, an archaeological find of recent vintage hits the internet. Be it an old dealership that closed its doors and never opened back up again, or that suburban garage that finally opened up to reveal… more»
Unfinished Project with an Awesome Engine: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Some of us start our projects by carefully planning everything out and making purchases as needed. Others start throwing money at a project without a clear plan and figure it will all work out in the end. This 1930… more»
How Produce Got Delivered: 1930 Ford Model A Huckster
The business of delivering goods to the masses is ever-changing. Today we are going through a radical transformation of that process, where items are ordered online and picked up in a parking lot or delivered to your home by… more»
Drivable Older Restoration: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
Believe it or not, probably the three most popular types of vehicles people purchase to start in our hobby are Fords. A Model T, a Model A, or a first-generation Mustang is often the initial vehicle project that a… more»
Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras. Cars back then were built… more»
