Car Historian Understanding the Ford Model A

This video explains the circumstances leading to the creation of the Model A, and why its production was short compared to the Model T.
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All credit for this video goes to God.

[@charlesperkins8987]

That was really great thanks for sharing.

[@carhistorian]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@ajb.9094]

Great content! Keep improving, little by little!

[@carhistorian]

Thanks. Doing the best I can.

[@quailstudios]

The Model A was also the first Ford car with brakes on all four wheels, and the clutch on the left side. The automobile was virtually unchanged ergonomically until now, 2024. Thanks for the video. Have you watched Paul Shinn's videos on the Model A?

[@carhistorian]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. No, I haven't watched Paul Shinn's videos, but I will look into them.

[@alexkalish8288]

Young man, you need to cover the changes to the model A which were not minor as you imply but extensive. 4 wheel brakes, double the horse power, a more modern design. balloon tires on wire rims... A different transmission. There are two types of model A 1928-30 and the 30-32 which had a higher radiator profile. Then the model B's made with the flat heads as a cheaper option. This should all be in an understanding of the model A. Cheers -

[@carhistorian]

I agree that those are significant changes. However, the point of the video was to help people understand that the model A wasn’t Henry Ford’s intended replacement.

[@judygautier7600]

Who made this kid an automotive historian? All he did was Google the Model A and create this vid. The Model A was quite literally the replacement and betterment of the Model T. End of story…

[@carhistorian]

I am quite willing to defend myself and my credibility. I was not "made" an automotive historian, it was a choice based on my passion for antique cars. Of course, I am not perfect, as no one is, but I did do some actual research outside of the internet.
It can't be disputed that Henry Ford loved the design of his model T . The Model A technically was the replacement of the model T, but it wasn't the one Henry Ford had planned. As early as 1926 he was experimenting with V type configuration engines such as the L-head X-8. According to my source (Ford the complete history written by the auto editors of consumers guide) Due to this engine's failure to be practical, Ford "reluctantly halted development" and "began a top secret rush to develop a replacement car along more conventional lines". The result was the Model A, launching nearly a year after the failure of the X-8 engine.
A rush job is not what Henry Ford would want to do to replace his beloved model T. He wanted to replace it with something as revolutionary as it's predecessor, but due to decreasing sales, he needed to buy himself some time.
He didn't wait long after the Model A's launch to start working on his true replacement. In late 1929 he gave "the first order for the development of a V-8".
I rest my case.

[@stevenschiffel4294]

Be nice!