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1931 Ford Model A Coupe, Rumble Seat, A V8, Scta, Nice on 2040-cars

Year:1931 Mileage:86530
Location:

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Engine:V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: A467167
Year: 1931
Make: Ford
Drive Type: manual
Model: Model A
Trim: Rumble Seat Coupe
Mileage: 86,530

 Up for auction is a real nice example of a late 31 Ford Model A rumble seat coupe with the indented firewall.

I bought the car from a widow who said it was her husbands main obsession and play thing for the last few years.

It was bought as an old restoration that he was improving upon.  I loosened the inner panels for inspection and it looks to be extremely solid with the only repairs I could find was in the bottom of the front cowl, that was fixed very nicely with metal or lead, nothing else was found. 

At some point the car was treated to a frame off, as everything on the undercarriage looks to be rebuilt and detail painted.  And a plus is the fact it has been converted to hydraulic brakes that appear to be 46-48 vintage.  It has a new battery, 15 inch ford steelies with rings and caps and Firestone tires.

The interior is an older redo possibly a Labarron Bonney that is still in nice condition. It has good glass that appears to have a 60's greenish tint.

The car has nice bumpers and some of the nicest fenders I have ever seen on one of these.

I fired the car up in the shop and it seems to run fine, but with us being in the dead of winter I did no more than drive it around the yard.

I think it would be cool as can be with a flathead eight in it, but that's just me.

So if you are looking for a nice solid, straight model A coupe that has a great look already, here you go.  Good Luck

If you have any questions I can be reached at 507-456-2957.

P.S. The car has a clear 31 Ford Title. 


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