Highlights

Owned by the same family since 1974
Imported from Denmark
Dry stored for several years

The Appeal

The Ford Model A was a product of change in more ways than one. The unshakably stubborn Henry Ford had been quite content to maintain the standardisation of the Model 'T' - after all, it had practically built his company - and keep it in production 'as is'.

When General Motors started releasing bigger, bolder and more powerful cars with ever-increasing tenacity, however, even he had to shift his worldview. The age of 'Flexible Mass Production' had finally arrived on their production lines - and the new car was an enviable sign of changing times. After only a year-and-a-half, over a million had left the plant; quite a number in these early days for the industry.

This fine 1928 example is a great ambassador for the Model 'A'. Previously based in Denmark, this car has spent much of its recent life in storage, and has been with the same family since 1974. It now comes to us ready and waiting to begin a restoration with the lucky new keeper.

History and Paperwork

Built in 1928
Purchased from a family member who owned the car since 1974
Imported from Denmark
Owned by the vendor's late father-in-law since 2011
Not used for the last few years
Kept in dry storage for much of its recent life
Currently indicates 3,815 miles on a five-figure odometer
Supplied with a box of spares

The Condition

The car appears to be a fine canvas for restoration
There is some areas of corrosion to note
Some cracking and blistering to the paintwork, commensurate with age
There is a small dent in the front wing
Contrast detailing and brightwork appears intact
Internally, the car is in fair order but will require some work
Very evocative with a period instrument array
No sign of any rips or tears to the upholstery
Floor mats carry age-commensurate wear

The Mechanics

3.3-Litre L-head four-cylinder powerplant
Manual transmission with 3 gears
Some corrosion and age-commensurate wear to the engine bay
The vendor reports that the car started after putting on a new battery and replacing the fuel
The car has been started and driven, but reportedly cuts out
They also note that the radiator is leaking

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