1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Tudor Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Tudor Sedan was a refined evolution of Ford’s popular Model A, which succeeded the legendary Model T in 1927. By 1931, the Model A had matured into a stylish and practical automobile, offering improved comfort, performance, and aesthetics. The Deluxe Tudor Sedan was a two-door variant that featured upscale trim and appointments, distinguishing it from the standard Tudor.

Powered by a 201-cubic-inch inline-four engine producing 40 horsepower, the Model A delivered reliable performance for its time. It featured a three-speed manual transmission, mechanical brakes, and a solid axle suspension system. The Deluxe Tudor Sedan included amenities such as mohair upholstery and cowl lights, appealing to middle-class buyers seeking a touch of luxury.

Stylistically, the 1931 model year introduced subtle design updates, including a more prominent radiator shell and curved fenders. It rode on 19-inch wire-spoked wheels and was available in a variety of factory color combinations, reflecting Ford’s shift toward more personalized vehicles.

With over four million Model As produced between 1927 and 1931, the Deluxe Tudor Sedan remains a cherished example of early American automotive ingenuity, prized today for its blend of simplicity, elegance, and historical significance.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in green paint with black fenders and black vinyl top

• Brown mohair upholstery

• Powered 201 cu-in inline-four engine rated at 40 hp

• Three-speed floor-shift manual transmission

• The chassis number (A4464993) decodes as:

  • A – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 4464993 – Engine (and chassis) serial number likely around May or June 1931

Features

• Two-door sedan

• Yellow-painted wire-spoked wheels

• Goodyear 4.75-19 tires

• Running boards

• Swing-out windshield

• Spartan horn

• Waltham speedometer and odometer with amperes gauge

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Minor paint imperfections including bubbling on fenders

• Numbers have worn off odometer

Included

• Rear-mounted spare tire

• Full front floor mat

• Keys

Ownership History

This 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Tudor Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.