350-Powered 1929 Ford Model A Steel Roadster Hot Rod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

If it was loud, fast, or custom, you knew Trebbi—er, trouble—was coming. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, George Trebbi was known for his insatiable quest for knowledge in business, history, and classic cars. He loved sharing his knowledge and passion with friends and family, and he could frequently be found taking his grandchildren for a joyride in one of his cherished Chevys. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to present The Trebbi Collection: custom, fast, and loud—and all presented without reserve.

* * *   The 1928–1931 Ford Model A will be forever known as the quintessential hot rod. It was bigger, stronger, and more comfortable than the Model T it replaced, and more than four million Model As were built in a variety of body styles. However, it was the Roadster’s sleek styling that stood out to the speed-crazy soldiers returning from World War II.

Those young hot rodders began to modify the Model A for increased performance, and its popularity exploded. Soon, highly modified Roadsters were a fixture on streets and dry lake beds all over America. And today, these Fords are still highly desirable — nearly 100 years after they were built!

This 1929 Model A combines the classic Roadster look with a modern all-steel body and chassis from Brookville Roadster. It has been refinished in silver, rides on a coil-over suspension and 5-spoke aftermarket wheels, and stops thanks to 4-wheel disc brakes. The interior features burgundy upholstery on the front bench seat, rear rumble seat, and door panels, along with matching carpet and steering wheel. And VDO gauges live in a custom cluster, with a tach mounted to the tilt column and billet shifter in easy arm’s reach.

Its cammed 350ci Chevy V8 is topped with a 4-barrel carburetor, an aftermarket intake manifold, and block hugger headers. And a 3-speed automatic transmission passes the power to an aftermarket rear end.

This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster hot rod is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Ohio title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from the Trebbi Collection

• All-steel 1929 Ford Roadster hot rod with hopped-up V8 power

• Aftermarket chassis and steel body

• Refinished in silver with burgundy upholstery

• 15” American Racing wheels

• Modified 350ci Chevrolet small-block V8

• 3-speed automatic transmission

• 8” Ford rear end (gear ratio is unknown)

• 4-wheel disc brakes

Modifications

• Body:

  • Brookville Roadster all steel

  • ’32 grille shell

  • 3-piece hood

  • 5” driver side mirror

  • Refinished in silver

  • Tan top

• Interior:

  • Reupholstered front bench seat, rear rumble seat, and door panels

  • Matching carpet

  • Ididit tilt steering column with Lecarra steering wheel

  • VDO gauges with Sun tachometer

  • Gennie shifter

• Engine:

  • Chrome air cleaner and valve covers

  • Holley 650-cfm 4-barrel carburetor

  • Weiand Street Warrior aluminum intake manifold

  • Comp Cams Thumper flat-tappet camshaft with 227º/241º duration at .050

  • 1.5-ratio rocker arms

  • Mallory ignition system

  • Block-hugger headers

  • Erson gear drive

  • Chrome alternator

  • Aftermarket water pump

  • Centech wiring harness

  • Mullins steering box 

• Chassis/Suspension/Brakes:

  • Brookville Roadster chassis

  • Boxed ’32 Ford frame rails

  • Super Bell front axle

  • Coil-over suspension with Posies springs

  • Urethane bushings

  • JFZ 4-wheel disc brakes with billet front hubs

Servicing & Documentation

• Service provided by Zakira’s Garage, a notable shop in Cincinnati for repair, restoration and maintenance of enthusiast collections, from Model As to modern Lamborghini hypercars

• Pre-sale service includes:

  • Replaced battery

  • Replaced fuel pump and hose, rebuilt fuel pressure regulator, and flushed fuel lines

  • Rebuilt carburetor

  • Replaced tachometer and rewired voltmeter

  • Tightened coolant and transmission cooler lines

  • Replaced valve cover gaskets

• See Additional Documents section for build invoices

Known Imperfections

• Scratches and imperfections in paint

• Images detailing the condition of the 1929 Ford Model A Roadster are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster is offered from the Trebbi Collection

Included Items

• Maintenance records

• Uninstalled tan soft top (will need to be stretched and fitted so it fits properly)

Additional Information

This 1929 Ford Model A Roadster was acquired by the owner in 2018. A non-original serial number plate is affixed to the vehicle.

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com