1930 Ford Model A Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1930 Ford Model A Pickup represents the culmination of Ford’s shift from the utilitarian Model T to a more modern, factory-built light truck. It inherited the robust 201 cubic-inch, 40-horsepower L-head inline‑four, mounted in a sturdy front engine/rear-wheel drive-layout chassis with mechanical brakes on all four wheels — a significant upgrade over the Model T’s two‑wheel setup. 

By 1930, Ford had refined the truck’s design with wider and lower fenders, a taller hoodline, streamlined stainless‑steel radiator and headlamp shells, balloon tires, vacuum wipers, and a higher steering ratio enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. Unlike earlier open-cab versions, the 1930 pickup featured a factory-built enclosed hardtop cab, setting the standard for modern pickups.  

This 1930 Model A pickup was fully restored by a previous owner and included navy blue paint, yellow wire wheels, reupholstered gray vinyl seats and doors, an APCO temperature gauge, new wood planking and stake posts in the truck bed, and a rearview mirror with built-in clock.

Factory Equipment 

• 201 cu-in inline-four engine generating 40 hp 

• Three-speed manual sliding-gear transmission 

• Open-forward windshield 

• Running boards with Ford step plates 

• Tape measure speedometer with fuel and amperes gauges 

 Modifications 

• Refinished in navy blue paint with yellow wire wheels 

• Reupholstered gray vinyl seats and doors 

• In addition to the original bench seat cushion, a thinner, interchangeable cushion was created for a taller driver 

• Replaced wood planking and stake posts in bed 

• APCO temperature gauge mounted below the dashboard 

• Rearview mirror with built-in clock 

 Servicing 

• Classic Firestone 4.75/5.00-19 wide whitewall tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on interior door jams and sills 

• Scratches on front bumper 

• Paint chips in engine bay 

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1930 Ford Model A Pickup purchased it in January 2025. 

Included Items 

• Side-mounted spare tires/wheels with Ford covers 

• Swap-out bench seat cushions: Thinner cushion for taller driver, thicker cushion for shorter driver 

• 1930 Michigan license plate 24-542 

Additional Information 

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, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com