Rays Rods
516 E. Bristol St
Elkhart, IN
574|849|5323
MILEAGE
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YEAR
1929
ENGINE
8
LOCATION
Macedonia, OH
STOCK
2079Z
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
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29 Ford Model A Sport Coupe
Beautiful fresh build, 350 Chevy, Muncie 4-speed, all-new chassis, drives great!
Year: 1929
Make: Ford
Model: Model A
VIN: 1998999A
Stock Number: 312037
Mileage: 20205
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 8 Cylinder, 350 cubic inches L
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: White
Title: Clear
Vehicle Description
There are many who will say that hot roddings finest years were the 1960s, a time when innovation was strong and you still needed to be a craftsman to create a top quality rod. By that time, traditions had been established but it was still an art form that was more than just buying some parts and bolting them together. The result was a very recognizable look that borrowed from the past and looked to the future by using then state-of-the-art powertrains without losing the spirit of the original car. Model As like this exceptionally rare 1929 Sport Coupe were popular for all the reasons they remain popular today: good looks, practicality, and wide parts availability. And with a great story to tell, this freshly built Model A offers a return to that 1960s sensibility with the build quality that typifies todays best cars.
We have full documentation on this neat sport coupe dating back to when it was new, including the drivers license, registration, and other details from the original owner. How it was used in its early years isnt totally clear, but it was part of the fleet used at Chautauqua Institutions Athenaeum Hotel and at some point, it was actually interred underneath the building and forgotten. Fast forward several decades, the car was rediscovered in somewhat dilapidated condition, far enough gone that creating a hot rod seemed like the smart choice. The result is this beautifully finished little coupe that preserves tradition while giving it a big dose of horsepower.
The body is 100% original Henry Ford steel, and for those of you familiar with Model As, you know that the Sport Coupe body style is rather rare. Although it looks like it should have a folding top like a cabriolet, it is fixed and covered in black canvas to give the illusion of a convertible but with better weather protection, much akin to the faux convertibles that came back into fashion in the 70s and 80s. The curving fenders of the 29 are beautifully tailored to a build like this where the tires totally fill the arches and the
endearing Model A grille and headlights leave no doubt about its identity. The bodywork was expertly restored to a very high standard and the whole car fits together quite well, with doors that close with a reassuring solidity and very few squeaks and rattlesremarkable for a body that still has a wooden skeleton. All the original details are intact, albeit beautifully restored, including the brightly chromed radiator shell, large headlights with intricate fluted lenses, and twin taillights out back. Note that the brass door handles were left in original condition to tie the car to its past and details like the cowl-mounted fuel cap and windshield visor are still intact to preserve the cars character. Shaved bumpers are the only notable modification, but youll probably agree that the look is hard to beat. Theres also a steel hood which is easy to remove should you want to run alfresco, which is how the builder envisioned it.
The interior is also a nice mix of traditional and upgraded parts, including a pair of buckets wrapped in 60s pearlescent vinyl. The button-tufted detailing, the pleats, and the overall look are all from the 60s but the AM/FM/CD stereo with remote, a full array of gauges, and a very trick Borgeson adjustable steering column are modern details that make it a pleasure to drive. The Model A instrument panel remains front and center, although none of its instruments are hooked up to the small block Chevy under the hood, but these little Fords always look odd without it. Instead of making the basic Model A gauges work, a completely new set of Moon Eyes dials were installed under the dash to monitor all the vitals and theres a big tachometer strapped to the chrome steering column. And with simplicity as the goal, things like the horn button and headlight switch were neatly incorporated into the dash without calling too much attention to themselves. Custom-tailored carpets add a plush feel and help control noise and heat in the cabin, and for ventilation, the windshield still swings open and the rear curtain opens up for flow-through ventilation. The original rumble seat was converted back into a trunk, which houses the 15-gallon stainless fuel cell and remote battery. Youll note that the craftsmanship is quite good, even in these little-seen areas.
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