26th May, 2021 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
Lot 27
 

1929 Ford Model A

Sold for £13,500

(including buyers premium)


Lot details

Registration No: DS 9667
Chassis No:
A1561027
MOT:
Exempt

  • Imported from America in 1992 and since subject to an extensive programme of refurbishment
  • Large document file including VSCC Buff Form
  • Reconditioned Snyder engine, uprated radiator and new carburettor etc

The Model T phenomenon lasted 18 years, but by 1926 even Henry Ford had to admit that the car that ‘put the world on wheels’ had finally run out of steam. No follower of convention, he terminated T production on May 26th 1927 immediately after the 15 millionth example had rolled off the line, despite having nothing to replace it with. Henry himself directed the development of: a new longer, lower-slung chassis; a Howard Hicks-designed 3285cc, four-cylinder engine; three-speed manual transmission and novel electrical system. By the time the Model A made its debut on December 2nd, there was a backlog of 400,000 orders for a car nobody had seen!

Imported from the USA in 1992, a collection of invoices on file show that ‘DS 9967’ has since benefited from a large programme of refurbishment including the fitment of a reconditioned Snyder engine (sourced from the States), brake overhaul, uprated radiator and new kingpins, bushes, steering box, carburettor and water pump etc. Said to be in ‘first class’ condition bodily, the Ford is offered for sale with a Vintage Sports Car Club Buff Form. Model As are well proven trials cars and ‘DS 9967’ should be no different. Ready for the Lands End . . .

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Very Good'
Paintwork: 'Very Good'
Gearbox: 'Very Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

For more information, please contact:
John Markey
john.markey@handh.co.uk
01428 607899

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021

AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

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Tuesday 25th May from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 9am

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