1930 Ford Model A Roadster with a Rumble Seat

The Ford Model A was designed for a society that was still largely agrarian, and still lacking good roads in many places. There are some examples of Ford's historic car that adapt more easily to today's higher traffic speeds. This is likely one of them, given the fact that it's been retrofitted with Borg-Warner overdrive. This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster, previously owned 's father, is said to have received the driveline upgrade as part of a body-off restoration performed in the 1990s. It's described as remaining a presentable, reliable driver. The Model A was powered by Ford's 200.5-cu.in. L-head inline-four. With a compression ratio of 4.22:1, the carbureted engine was rated by the manufacturer at 40 horsepower.- that the engine starts and runs well. The overdrive-equipped three-speed manual transmission is said to shift properly, with a small oil leak noted. The engine bay appears to be stock and acceptably clean in the provided photographs. The paint is said to date to the Ford's restoration in the 1990s and is reported to be in good condition overall, with scratching on the passenger's side and some nicks listed as blemishes. - there is no rust on the car. The convertible top is reported to work properly with a replaced support arm. In the photos, the running boards and panel gaps appear to be straight, and the brightwork presents as being in very good condition. - the glass as being in excellent condition, and says the exterior lighting is functional. The underside appears to be strongly clean, with no visible corrosion in the photos - The vinyl seat facings in this Model A are in visibly excellent condition, with no evidence of tears or soiling in the photos provided . The car has a carpeted floor, which presents as being in very good condition. The shift boot is said to be new. The rumble seat is also covered in brown vinyl and presents as new in the photos. The body-color dashboard presents strongly and mounts instruments that are said to be functional, except for the fuel gauge. The horn is reported to be inoperative. - The date of the Model A's most recent chassis service is unknown, but the seller reports it was lubricated earlier this year and he notes no functionality issues, but says the tires date from the 1990s restoration and are beginning to show cracks. This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster has an extensive known history with the seller and his father, and is said to have undergone a full restoration that still appears to be holding up well.