Modified 1931 Ford Model A Coupe Hot Rod

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1928-1931 Ford Model A replaced the ubiquitous Model T, and thanks to its modern design, it became both an automotive legend, and a pioneering hot rod.

The Model A was larger, had a longer wheelbase, and offered cutting-edge features like a 40-horsepower, 200 cu-in four cylinder, an electric starter, and a three-speed transmission. It was produced in coupe, convertible, sedan, and truck body styles, and over four million were made in its four-year production run. But what really impressed gearheads was the ease of customization, and it wasn’t long before flathead Fords became America’s most popular hot rods.

This clean, highly modified example pays tribute to customized post-war hot rods. The 1931 body has been chopped, and heavy fabrication work was done to create slant-window styling on the windshield and non-overlapping doors. Other visual touches include a curved rear roof, unique quarter windows, 1940s Chevy taillights, and Harley-Davidson front turn signals. The body rides on an aftermarket frame with a custom independent rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, and a pro-built, small-block V8 provides the power. If you dream about living in hot rodding’s glory days, this could be your new reality. 

Highlights 

• Custom, early-style, V8-powered hot rod 

• Chopped, all-steel 1931 body features several unique modifications 

• Underpinned by a 1932-style, aftermarket TCI frame with dropped front axle 

• Jaguar independent rear suspension with adjustable coilovers  

• Professionally built, 355 cu-in small block Chevrolet V8 with four-bolt main caps 

• Turbo 350 automatic transmission with shift kit 

• Vintage-look interior featuring recovered, 1990s Camaro bucket seats 

• Four-wheel disc brakes with hidden master cylinder and parking brake 

Features 

• Frame is boxed, and uses double crossmember for added rigidity 

• Vega steering box 

• 3.70:1 rear gear ratio with Positraction 

• American Racing Torq Thrust 15x8.5 rear wheels with Cooper Cobra 255/60-15 tires 

• American Racing Torq Thrust 15x7 front wheels with Westlake 185/55-15 tires 

• Custom steering wheel with tilt column 

• Custom brake and accelerator pedals 

• Vintage-look AutoMeter gauges including tach and programmable speedometer 

• Lexan side and rear windows 

• Carpeting 

• Performance flat tappet camshaft with roller rocker arms 

• Holley aluminum cylinder heads with 2.02- and 1.60-inch stainless valves 

• Edelbrock intake manifold 

• 680-cfm Quick Fuel carburetor with electric choke 

• Speedway headers and Thrush glasspack mufflers 

• Z/28 valve covers 

• Modern alternator, Z/28 crank and water pump pulleys 

• Harrison radiator with grille shell-mounted electric fan 

• Pertronix electronic ignition system 

• Battery shutoff switch, battery tender lead above rear frame rail 

Known Imperfections  

• Blue paint is worn and cracked in some areas 

• Some rock chips on side of car 

• Very minor engine oil leak 

Included  

• Three keys 

Ownership History 

The consigner purchased this 1931 Ford Model A Coupe in Southern California in 2021, just after the engine had been overhauled. Consigner has approximately 1,200 miles on the new combination.