1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan

The cowl lamps, external sun visor,  and rear-mounted spare identify this 1930 Model A as a Town Sedan, here with Briggs coachwork, a body style that accounted for 279,293 units produced over the Model A's four-year production span, representing about 5.5 percent of total Model A production. This example is said to have been restored to original and refurbished from top to bottom, front to back with parts purchased from Model A vendors. Under the same ownership since 1992, this Model A is reported to now have a non-original engine and a new interior sourced from LeBaron Bonney. With only 6,700 miles driven since its refurbishment, the Model A has reportedly been exhibited at The Henry Ford in Michigan and is said to have won awards at local shows and club events. The Model A was powered by Ford's historic 201-cu.in. L-head inline four-cylinder engine. With a compression ratio of 4.22:1, the engine received its fuel mixture via a single carburetor and was rated by the manufacturer at 40 horsepower when new. The engine in this Model A is not original but is reportedly correct for the car.- the Model A has always been in a heated garage under his ownership and when not on the road, but makes no specific statement about cold starting. The three-speed manual transmission reportedly works great. A leak from the rear main seal is noted. The engine bay presents as stock, accessorized and clean. The maroon and black paint is described as high quality, with the seller citing no body blemishes except for some wear around the hood latches and hinges. The vinyl roof insert appears to be in good condition.- there are no water leaks inside the passenger cabin. The body's underlying wood structure has been reportedly replaced, and any rusted metal was replaced before the Model A was primed and painted. The bodywork shows no damage, the running boards are straight and the chrome appears to be in very good condition. The Model A has a rear-mounted spare tire.- all glass is great, with safety glass installed. The Model A has 6-volt electricals, and all lights work, with LED bulbs installed. The underside presents as very clean, with no visible surface corrosion - The LeBaron Bonney interior fabrics include full coverage plus a rear armrest and pull-down shades for the rear window. The materials present as being in very good, damage-free condition. The Model A has carpeting that shows no damage.- no issues with the headliner. The painted steel dashboard is reported to have full trim and all small controls. All instrumentation is described as functional. The heater is reported to work. -- that the Model A's chassis has been recently lubricated, with the chassis components said to be in good shape, with no service required.- that this Model A uses a two-tooth manual steering box, as opposed to the more common seven-tooth component. The mechanical drum brakes are reportedly good.- that the wire wheels have been powder coated. The five Firestone tires are said to be in good shape. A large number of receipts for work will be provided. This 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan, with Briggs bodywork, is reported to have seen extensive refurbishment, and appears ready for its next owner to enjoy.