Having a concourse winner unrestored car AND driving to and from the show, you sir are a legend. I tip my hat to you and am deeply enviable. May it give you many more years of service. This is what classic cars are for.
I owned a house that was built in 1952, and the original owner/builder stopped by, in 2004, to visit, and left a video tape of old family films for me to watch. Amazingly, his Grandmother stopped by for a picnic in one of the films. She was driving a Model A, and my street was made of dirt at the time. There were also horseback riders going up and down the street. Really, the star of the films was grandma pulling up in her Model A, I was flabbergasted. You have a beauty of a car, and looking through the windshield on your drive was just wonderful. Thank You!
Can you imagine how proud Dad was when he brought this car home to his family? Quite possibly the first car they ever owned. Dad was their hero. Then Mom and the kids piled in for a quick spin around town, or maybe a trip to see Grandma and Grandpa. Definitely a big day in their lives!
Actually... Great grandad was a dentist and bought the car just weeks before the stock market crash of 1929 that triggered the great depression. The car was purchased for making dental house calls. The car was seldom used. It got parked in the late 70's. Then it ended up in my hands and running again in the 2000's.
Who are these folks saying putting new tires on a car is "restoring" it? So when I put tires on my rusty 1997 ford truck, I restored it? Hardly. That's just normal maintenance . Very nice model A you have there!
Back in 1942 My Dad, Mom and us 4 kids made the trip from Oklahoma to Northern California in this cars sister. Forty five to fifty MPH makes that a long long trip. In 1946 my Dad lost his job in the munitions factory and we made the same trip back to Oklahoma in the same car.
People are just a little bit weird when it comes to logical reasoning. Oil wears out, gas is burned up, and like these expendable things, tires, batteries, and brake shoes and pads wear away. They are designed to be replaced because they are designed to wear away because it's much more economical to replace a rubber tire than to replace a wheel! Restoration implies that something is brought back to a condition that it was originally in it's initial state from it's point of origin. Thanks for sharing this remarkable survivor. It's an awesome example of magnificence.
Wayne Carini would love to see this fine Automobile. It doesn't get more original than that. The Model A has and always will be a Real Beauty. Very Nice 👍
He asked if he could buy it at the 2016 Concours. I didn't know who he was, just some short guy with a bushy mustache. My friend told me he had a TV show where he buys old cars for cheap, does a few things to them, and sells them for big $$ and brags on TV about how he screwed the seller and/or the buyer. Based on that info, I told him not just "no", but "hell no"!
New cars, some I can respect, but I do agree with you. I wish I could've been born atleast when everything in a car was mechanical, held on with nuts, bolts, and rivets. And also that you didn't need a PhD in software engineering to know how to work on it or tune it
This is a real treasure for us that love cars and history. Paul, you are so special and we really appreciate your genuine and whole hearted love of the Model A. I think your attention to detail is all but unprecedented in a day and age where people let the slick end slide so to speak. And your very robust defense of the drivability of the vehicle in the face of nay-sayers. But you point repeated made is well taken. Maintain the car to specs. Service it to specs. Keep up the maintenance as an on going and life time process and sweet ole tin Lizzie will love you back and serve you well. For decade after decade. I love your reference to he jellybean cars of today. Likely none of them will more than a faint memory in 20 years or less, let alone 90! What a great tribute to a great car, a great memory and history. Thank you with my heart felt thanks from a 69 year old that has had a 60 year love affair with cars. My hat's off to you my friend!
True story. In 1948 our family moved to California from Indiana in a 1930 model A Ford. Remember, the car was already 18 years old. Not only did we voyage so far but we pulled 28 ft house trailer behind. No mechanical problems along the way, only a flat. Repair toolbox very minimal, unlike today. Remarkable car.
Paul, I have been watching your channel for awhile and have learned a ton from you. Just purchased my first Model A yesterday. 1930 Tudor. I am so excited to dig into my car. Drove it home but have some work to do to get it in mechanically sound condition again. Thanks again for the channel.
I've always liked the Model A. This one is a real survivor. You're right about the oil. Antifreeze is another question that gets debated a lot. I've been using the "Green" antifreeze in my Model T for a couple a while. I haven't seen any problems with the radiator or head gasket. And it raises the boiling point a bit.
Ford always was the 'working mans car'. Saying it is ''restored'' because it does not have it,s original tires is ridiculous! They would be UNSAFE, IF they still held air. NICE car VERY NICE! LOVE it.
Wow!!! This is my first time actually seeing anyone turn one of these cars on! Thank you for sharing this beautiful vehicle with us. Can't wait to learn more about these vehicles.
Love the fact that when you won the 2nd "Best Original" trophy, you were the only car in your class that drove the car to the show. When my 1931 De Luxe Tudor won a 1st Place at the 2014 MAFCA convention in Puyallup Washington, I was the only car in the entire Blue Ribbon class that drove their car to the meet - for me it was a 1000 mile round trip. Guess a little road grime didn't lose me too many points. These cars were meant to drive!
Watching your video, i had a big smile on my face all along. You are so fortunate to own such a wonderful car, which is lovingly maintained and driven. In closing, all the best to you, your family and of course, the Model A. 👍🍾
Paul - your videos are great. You speak well and the camera work as well as the content keeps me watching. Thanks for taking the time from your schedule to share with us. Much appreciated!
Beautiful presentation of one of the best consumer products ever sold. Traffic around here sucks, so I'm stuck driving modern 60's Fords. Typically I like Fairlanes, Comets or Mustangs. 6's or 289's. Enjoy your Model A !
I like the old cars the way they are built not all torn all apart or done all over with different motors or different dashes or tires like a hot rod. to me the original built is BEST.
Customized/Restomodded 1961 Lincolns etc. make me wanna puke. Go ahead and put a modern drivetrain and brakes in for far better braking and more power and economy and far less pollution, but don't put stupid wheels and lower them etc. for God's sake.
Had a wild ride in 1963 to catch a school bus, 80 year old man hit 60 in half a mile, then 30 down a muddy mess for 2 miles. Most modern 4 WDs could not match it. Properly maintained and operated the 29 touring car was incredible. DAVE
Shortly after watching this video-which I enjoyed immensely-TH-cam directed me to an archived commercial introducing the 1960 Ford Falcon. The footprint of both vehicles is about the same, but it’s amazing to see how much changed at Ford in only 30 years: 6 cylinders, electric wipers, hydraulic brakes, tubeless tires, coolant-fed heater/defroster, automatic transmission available, and so on. Big changes in a relatively short time-but a Falcon would never have the panache of a Model A!
While looking for a vintage Packard to replace one of my recent vehicles I'm selling, I started running into your videos on the Model A. I have owned over 30 vintage cars since I was buying in the 1980s, but never purchased anything earlier than a 1968. Your demo of the simplicity of the Model A reminded me of the reason I've held onto my 1970 Corvette - battery, fuel, distributor, spark, fuel pump, and 4 speed. If anything went wrong, it was a quick troubleshooting, and a short trip to the auto store to get it back running. I would likely be looking for a 4 door or convertible (yes quite a difference, but this is replacing my 1973 450SL - still have a little of that convertible bug). I've found at this point, and especially after the 450SL I enjoy the slower lane, the rumble of the engine, as well as admiring the scenery. I am a little wary of the safety aspects of this vehicle, but then again, I would likely be driving on back roads and ones with slower speeds (not the highways). Thanks again for your inspiration, education, and if I ultimately end up with a Model A vs a Packard, you'll be the first to know. Safe travels.
The closed in cab and water marks all over the fabric makes me want to drive it in a pouring rain. With a new windshield wiper arm. Lol! Amazing. It would be the bees knees as an everyday driver.
In my first 5 years of my life my carted me an my brothers around in a 1932 A model. Mom’s dad gave it to her when she graduated from college ‘32. I was born in 1944. I remember the car so well... my oldest brother showed me how to step on the starter and make it bounce around the yard. I used hold onto the steering wheel and stretch as far as I could to reach the starter. Got me more than 1 trip to the woodshed. I just couldn’t doing it. Dad traded it in for a new 1948 Ford convertible. It rusted out by 1954.
Hi Paul, new to the model A craze, just bought a 1931 sport coupe, got it running great, thanks, learned a lot watching your clips, ya do it right! And you describing your original four-door Model A with loyalty! Thank You.
My maternal grandfather drove off in his Morris Cowley one day in 1930, telling the family he was having it repaired and arrived home in a brand new 1930 Model A Ford four door phaeton with a spare wheel recessed into each front mudguard (fender). As you can guess, they were very excited. The car was faun over black with a camel roof and, I think, a burgundy coach line. I have only seen black and white photos of it and never met my grandfather. He died in 1948 and the car was disposed of. I wasn't born until the 1950's. You are completely correct about them being the best of their breed. How I would love to own one now. Like you, I would drive it everywhere. Love your channel. Cheers.
@@ModelA It's a lovely thought but I already have a 1960 Austin that I am very fond of and I only have room for 1 car. I am certainly open to the idea of going for a ride though! When we here in Melbourne finally emerge from lockdown I'm sure there will be the opportunity :-)
I was born in 1988 Czechoslovakia, but grew up playing the video game Mafia set in 1930s. That's when I fell in love with the cars of the era. I wish I would be able to take a ride in a Model A one day, let alone own one. I hope to buy an 1970s car (a Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV or a VW beetle) in a year or two to learn working on cars, and then slowly work my decades backward to hopefully get to 1930s one day.
My Grandfather had his as his only car till he died in 1971, he lived in the city but rented garage space. When asked why he did not get a modern car, he said don't need one mine works fine.
It would be great if we still made cars of this quality. I had a 31. I sure miss it. No synchronized 3 speed but like you if you shift just right it will fall into gear. Timing on the left and throttle on the right sort of has it's own cruse control on the flats. easy and fun to drive. I never took mine over 50.
As much as I like the Model A, your collection, and your channel, the contemporary Plymouth Model Q and U were the superior engineered low-priced car of that era. But the Plymouth was also a little more costly than a Model A which may have made them too expensive for some working class families of that era. A side by side comparison of the Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Willys of that era would be an interesting episode.
America needs another model A, affordable, dependable, simple transportation. An original model A would be enough car for me right now, but a new one would be nicer.
You're talking about the kind of car which could really make America great again. If Trump was any kind of a leader, he would have challenged the U.S. auto makers to build one. It could even be environmentally friendly.
@Charles Larkin All wheel drive and a hybrid? That's not simplicity. The Model A got you from A to B without all that. Maybe more consumers need to be reminded of Model A simplicity.
Great video! A friend of mine used to own a Fordor, first time I got to ride in it I was amazed - super comfortable and (as you say) very quiet. I certainly didn't expect that, I thought I was going in for a rough ride. For sure one of the best cars ever built.
Hi Paul, I've been following you for a while now. I love all your post on TH-cam! I just purchased an all original 1928 Fordoor sedan. It still has all its interior and some paint left. I am probably going to leave it alone. I also have a two-door sedan a good condition driver and another fordoor in need of a mild restoration. I enjoy your post. Thank you. Robert Bland in Taylor, Texas
I still have my father's owner's manual. After he passed in 2001, we finally cut down the chestnut tree that grew through the engine block. Someone bought it for $300. I have fond memories of the model A.
Your videos are well done, and very enjoyable! Yes, model As were great cars and with parts availability today a very good choice for a fun collector car. Thanks for posting!
Thank you Paul! Another wonderful Model A video. Thanks again for all your effort in supplying us with these educational, entertaining and valuable videos.
I am enjoying your channel and the history on the cars. You remind me of the great teachers I had. Your a good person and yea you put smiles on our faces taking the rides.
Completely concur. I too own a 'brace' of 1930 Ford Model A's and use them as daily drivers. A 5 window Coupe as well as a Fordor. I believe the Fordor's were/have been overlooked for a long time but are becoming much more sought after now.
I am glad to see that you can use synthetic oil in such an old car. I don't know much about cars but my chevy 3.9 v6 with 200,000 kilometres had low oil pressure, switched to synthetic, have not seen the oil pressure light in years. I love your unrestored cars! Thanks for the nice tip about the fordor being a superior driver. Greetings from your newest subscriber in Canada!
Now this is just my opinion..lol People back then weren't lard asses. They ate good. And worked hard. And kept better care of themselves and their belongings than we do today. Which kept them slim.
I guess we already figured to build up and not out in the 1920’s. Building up a car to be taller is the more economical and space saving way to make more room obviously not something America learned for a long time since american luxury vehicles were all long and low.
@@theeoddments960 Long,Low,wide was all about styling. It sold cars!, So they kept it up from the 50's-70s It's true that taller is more efficient, but LL&W looked nicer, LOL.
James Slick yeah well it doesn’t work in today’s world where cities are getting more compact. Back then size, emissions and fuel economy wasn’t even a thought because stuff looked nice. Comparing a big full size sedan to a modern suburban you can see a ton of wasted room in old cars. Funny how much more economical we are as a society compared to back then in the little details.
James Slick and trust me I love big old boats I’ve got a 66 electra 225 thing is a blast but now that I compare modern vehicles to older I can appreciate the forward thinking the model a had in compact economy car terms.
The Ford Model A was the war winning light truck of Soviet Union that built the GAZ A and AA light truck under Ford Model A licence! Studebaker gave lizences to the Soviet ZIS and GAZ truck plant for heavy trucks too. You still find the Ford Model A Flathead in Russian GAZ and (converted to OHV) in the UAZ Jeeps.
You are absolutely correct about restoration. Restoration involves taking the body off the frame removing all coatings replacing just about everything rebuilding engine trans rear-end new paint coatings everything a car such as yours is almost impossible to find but there is a certain feel about an original car that is in excellent condition. It will let you know how much you really love old cars. I don't like to pick but a model A won't do 65 mph 50 to 55 is about tops and not for sustained periods. In 1929 ther weren't many places you really go that fast also a great consideration with these is stopping. Like J Leno says old cars kinda stopped. LOVE IT PLEASE CONTINUE TO LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF THIS WONDERFUL AUTOMOBILE.
Thank you Tony! You're right about everything except the top speed. 65 is the published top speed (in the Ford literature). This car does 55 with LOTS of pedal left. I have no doubt in my mind it would do 65.
Thanks Paul, Great Video and I look forward to seeing more. I just, yesterday, got my 1930 Model A roadster, and once the rain stops I'm looking to do some cruizin. Enjoy. Bobmo
I love your sedan it's a really nice example of a model a, I also have an un restored model a sedan, its a 1930 town sedan that used to be my grandfathers, I've just built a new engine for it (although it is a little hopped up) and I have a laycock overdrive for it too, I love driving it, I just wish it was as tight and smooth as your sedan
Great video Paul, I really enjoyed it! The pop-out ignition switch is something I had never heard of, not that I have dug into old cars much but still something I don't think is common knowledge. Frankly I wish modern cars had that feature...hmm...I guess the newest ones do in a way...but not what I mean. It was probably easy to pop it without the key...so wasn't as secure?
It is almost impossible to pop without a key. Also, the ignition is grounded out when the button is pushed in, so you cannot hotwire it. The cable between the switch and distributor is armored. Very, VERY secure.
Those darned pop outs could stick in the hole and not quite pop out all the way. And you couldn't just push it back since it's attached to a heavy cable, pushing it against the back of the instrument panel. It's a very novel feature but best to replace it.
@@ModelA It might outlast me in a display cabinet. Otherwise, it just hasn't. Maybe you should do a video on lubing the popout. Never heard of that one.
paul, fun video. I have a model A sport coupe also (1930) that I'm the second owner, I used to slide down the front fenders when I was 3 years old. It sat outside for decades and required a full restoration, but I still have it! I also restored a 1929 briggs-bodied "blindback" fordor (a rarer model than a Convertible Sedan, but just a fordor). Was just a pile of metal when we got it, and redid ALL the wood in it. last I knew it was in Louisville, KY. They are fun to drive. Drove my Sport Coupe to my High school graduation. (started on it when I was in 8th grade). Back then there were still As on the road as everyday drivers.
Tires are a normal maintenance item that you expect will wear out with normal use. Maintaining a car is definitely not restoring a car. Tires, brakes, batteries, hoses…. there’s a whole list of items that would not take away this car’s status as “factory unrestored”.
Restoration means bringing the car back to a state of roadworthiness.. so of course if the car was never not roadworthy, a restoration was never necessary!
@@SethCocker05 I disagree. Restoration goes beyond roadworthiness. It means to bring it back to its original condition. You can make a complete derelict roadworthy and it still wouldn’t be considered “restored” with rust all over the fenders.
Yup that's my favorite of all your A's. I didn't know that about the ignition switch. Looks like the windshield wiper needs some attention :-) Thanks Paul.
Very rare to find a completely unrestored car. Yes you can say it’s not a completely “all original” car. Oh replaced belts tires and gaskets oh no that’s not original to when it rolled out the factory door!!!! OMG get real because that is an a unrestored car period. Normal maintenance is not restoration. Good grief....
These cars were driven without the detergents common to oils today. If you were to run a detergent oil in an older driven model a, it will loosen all of the debris that builds up acting as a trap, filtering the oil. When the large deposits run through the motor bad things happen. If your running an external filter its not as bad. If its a concourse original its best to stick with non detergent based oil, In my opinion. thank you for the videos takes me back to my childhood.
There was a place in New Jersey that had fiberglass reproductions of vintage cars , except for modern brakes, AC ,transmission , drivetrain and motor i wouldnt mind one as a daily driver but i cant remember the name
I love looking at videos of model T's and model A's. My great grandfather, a doctor, made house calls in a Model T. At my church an elderly couple has a Model A and they drive it to church occasionally. They let me sit inside and look at everything. My question is, on your Model A, is the throttle on the steering column (I saw that on the couples' Model A)? Some Model A's seem to have a foot accelerator but I think that might be "cheating."
Your video post are simply the most enjoyable automobile videos I've watched in a long while. I've stopped subing to channels but I've just Clicked that sub button big time. Thanks man, Drive on.
Having a concourse winner unrestored car AND driving to and from the show, you sir are a legend. I tip my hat to you and am deeply enviable.
May it give you many more years of service. This is what classic cars are for.
I owned a house that was built in 1952, and the original owner/builder stopped by, in 2004, to visit, and left a video tape of old family films for me to watch. Amazingly, his Grandmother stopped by for a picnic in one of the films. She was driving a Model A, and my street was made of dirt at the time. There were also horseback riders going up and down the street. Really, the star of the films was grandma pulling up in her Model A, I was flabbergasted. You have a beauty of a car, and looking through the windshield on your drive was just wonderful. Thank You!
Can you imagine how proud Dad was when he brought this car home to his family? Quite possibly the first car they ever owned. Dad was their hero.
Then Mom and the kids piled in for a quick spin around town, or maybe a trip to see Grandma and Grandpa.
Definitely a big day in their lives!
Actually... Great grandad was a dentist and bought the car just weeks before the stock market crash of 1929 that triggered the great depression. The car was purchased for making dental house calls. The car was seldom used. It got parked in the late 70's. Then it ended up in my hands and running again in the 2000's.
@@ModelA Good job keeping it in good condition. By the way, what kind of fuel do you use in one of these? Do you use any additives?
@@markhenry5294 No additives, just regular unleaded.
@@ModelA Good to know. Merry Christmas!
Who are these folks saying putting new tires on a car is "restoring" it? So when I put tires on my rusty 1997 ford truck, I restored it? Hardly. That's just normal maintenance .
Very nice model A you have there!
Back in 1942 My Dad, Mom and us 4 kids made the trip from Oklahoma to Northern California in this cars sister. Forty five to fifty MPH makes that a long long trip. In 1946 my Dad lost his job in the munitions factory and we made the same trip back to Oklahoma in the same car.
Neat story. Thank you for sharing
I thought you were Doug, a surprise but a welcomed one
I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you!
@@ModelA absolutely loved it
I also thought I clicked on a Doug video, and read this comment while the video loaded. I was very confused for a second
Doug wouldn’t touch such beauty
This is a 1929 Ford Model A
People are just a little bit weird when it comes to logical reasoning. Oil wears out, gas is burned up, and like these expendable things, tires, batteries, and brake shoes and pads wear away. They are designed to be replaced because they are designed to wear away because it's much more economical to replace a rubber tire than to replace a wheel! Restoration implies that something is brought back to a condition that it was originally in it's initial state from it's point of origin. Thanks for sharing this remarkable survivor. It's an awesome example of magnificence.
Wayne Carini would love to see this fine Automobile. It doesn't get more original than that. The Model A has and always will be a Real Beauty. Very Nice 👍
He asked if he could buy it at the 2016 Concours. I didn't know who he was, just some short guy with a bushy mustache. My friend told me he had a TV show where he buys old cars for cheap, does a few things to them, and sells them for big $$ and brags on TV about how he screwed the seller and/or the buyer. Based on that info, I told him not just "no", but "hell no"!
My dad was born in October 1929. You have a great car!
Cars were so simple to repair in those days not like todays cars that have all kinds of electronics to go wrong.
Agreed!
New cars, some I can respect, but I do agree with you. I wish I could've been born atleast when everything in a car was mechanical, held on with nuts, bolts, and rivets. And also that you didn't need a PhD in software engineering to know how to work on it or tune it
This is a real treasure for us that love cars and history. Paul, you are so special and we really appreciate your genuine and whole hearted love of the Model A. I think your attention to detail is all but unprecedented in a day and age where people let the slick end slide so to speak. And your very robust defense of the drivability of the vehicle in the face of nay-sayers. But you point repeated made is well taken. Maintain the car to specs. Service it to specs. Keep up the maintenance as an on going and life time process and sweet ole tin Lizzie will love you back and serve you well. For decade after decade. I love your reference to he jellybean cars of today. Likely none of them will more than a faint memory in 20 years or less, let alone 90!
What a great tribute to a great car, a great memory and history. Thank you with my heart felt thanks from a 69 year old that has had a 60 year love affair with cars. My hat's off to you my friend!
Very touching comment. Thank you, John! You're the best!
Paul is the kind of guy to be a lower energy Doug DeMuro. And I like it.
Doug is annoying as hell. I prefer the much calmer approach here by Paul.
Thank you, guys! I'm not a pro. Just a regular guy.
I love that you drive your cars, that is what they were meant for. You probably put a smile on everyones face that sees you out driving.
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True story. In 1948 our family moved to California from Indiana in a 1930 model A Ford. Remember, the car was already 18 years old. Not only did we voyage so far but we pulled 28 ft house trailer behind. No mechanical problems along the way, only a flat. Repair toolbox very minimal, unlike today. Remarkable car.
Yes!!
You are right. It’s not restored. It’s awesome. And original or not. Tires don’t last 100 years. So…
Paul, I have been watching your channel for awhile and have learned a ton from you. Just purchased my first Model A yesterday. 1930 Tudor. I am so excited to dig into my car. Drove it home but have some work to do to get it in mechanically sound condition again. Thanks again for the channel.
That's GREAT, Justin!! Let me know how I can help! Let's get you rolling in that tudor!
You are a lucky man with your lovely wife and your Model A Ford. Great video.Kind regards Blacksmith F.Ponseele-Belgium(Ford -t 1915 owner
I've always liked the Model A. This one is a real survivor. You're right about the oil. Antifreeze is another question that gets debated a lot. I've been using the "Green" antifreeze in my Model T for a couple a while. I haven't seen any problems with the radiator or head gasket. And it raises the boiling point a bit.
I'm so glad I found your channel, the 29/30 model a is my favourite car, I could never find other visors about them, but now I'm here, my dream place.
Ford always was the 'working mans car'. Saying it is ''restored'' because it does not have it,s original tires is ridiculous! They would be UNSAFE, IF they still held air. NICE car VERY NICE! LOVE it.
Wow!!! This is my first time actually seeing anyone turn one of these cars on! Thank you for sharing this beautiful vehicle with us. Can't wait to learn more about these vehicles.
Love the fact that when you won the 2nd "Best Original" trophy, you were the only car in your class that drove the car to the show. When my 1931 De Luxe Tudor won a 1st Place at the 2014 MAFCA convention in Puyallup Washington, I was the only car in the entire Blue Ribbon class that drove their car to the meet - for me it was a 1000 mile round trip. Guess a little road grime didn't lose me too many points. These cars were meant to drive!
Thank you, Rick! I have seen your tudor you drove to the Puyallop meet. It really stands out. It's lovely!
My dream car
Watching your video, i had a big smile on my face all along. You are so fortunate to own such a wonderful car, which is lovingly maintained and driven. In closing, all the best to you, your family and of course, the Model A. 👍🍾
Thank you so much!
Paul - your videos are great. You speak well and the camera work as well as the content keeps me watching. Thanks for taking the time from your schedule to share with us. Much appreciated!
Thanks, OM! One of these days, I will get to post something ham radio related again.
That combo of the motor and transmission reminds me of the sound my grandfather's '71 International Scout would make when in 4WD.
is not easy to find an unrestored Model A, you have a treasure , be proud,
Thank you Juan!
Beautiful presentation of one of the best consumer products ever sold. Traffic around here sucks, so I'm stuck driving modern 60's Fords. Typically I like Fairlanes, Comets or Mustangs. 6's or 289's. Enjoy your Model A !
I like the old cars the way they are built not all torn all apart or done all over with different motors or different dashes or tires like a hot rod. to me the original built is BEST.
Customized/Restomodded 1961 Lincolns etc. make me wanna puke. Go ahead and put a modern drivetrain and brakes in for far better braking and more power and economy and far less pollution, but don't put stupid wheels and lower them etc. for God's sake.
Had a wild ride in 1963 to catch a school bus, 80 year old man hit 60 in half a mile, then 30 down a muddy mess for 2 miles. Most modern 4 WDs could not match it. Properly maintained and operated the 29 touring car was incredible. DAVE
Shortly after watching this video-which I enjoyed immensely-TH-cam directed me to an archived commercial introducing the 1960 Ford Falcon. The footprint of both vehicles is about the same, but it’s amazing to see how much changed at Ford in only 30 years: 6 cylinders, electric wipers, hydraulic brakes, tubeless tires, coolant-fed heater/defroster, automatic transmission available, and so on. Big changes in a relatively short time-but a Falcon would never have the panache of a Model A!
While looking for a vintage Packard to replace one of my recent vehicles I'm selling, I started running into your videos on the Model A. I have owned over 30 vintage cars since I was buying in the 1980s, but never purchased anything earlier than a 1968. Your demo of the simplicity of the Model A reminded me of the reason I've held onto my 1970 Corvette - battery, fuel, distributor, spark, fuel pump, and 4 speed. If anything went wrong, it was a quick troubleshooting, and a short trip to the auto store to get it back running. I would likely be looking for a 4 door or convertible (yes quite a difference, but this is replacing my 1973 450SL - still have a little of that convertible bug). I've found at this point, and especially after the 450SL I enjoy the slower lane, the rumble of the engine, as well as admiring the scenery. I am a little wary of the safety aspects of this vehicle, but then again, I would likely be driving on back roads and ones with slower speeds (not the highways). Thanks again for your inspiration, education, and if I ultimately end up with a Model A vs a Packard, you'll be the first to know. Safe travels.
Excellent story! If you do end up with a Model A, please post a video so we can all drool over it!
The closed in cab and water marks all over the fabric makes me want to drive it in a pouring rain. With a new windshield wiper arm. Lol! Amazing. It would be the bees knees as an everyday driver.
In my first 5 years of my life my carted me an my brothers around in a 1932 A model. Mom’s dad gave it to her when she graduated from college ‘32. I was born in 1944. I remember the car so well... my oldest brother showed me how to step on the starter and make it bounce around the yard. I used hold onto the steering wheel and stretch as far as I could to reach the starter. Got me more than 1 trip to the woodshed. I just couldn’t doing it.
Dad traded it in for a new 1948 Ford convertible. It rusted out by 1954.
Hi Paul, new to the model A craze, just bought a 1931 sport coupe, got it running great, thanks, learned a lot watching your clips, ya do it right! And you describing your original four-door Model A with loyalty! Thank You.
Good job Mark!! Congratulations!
My maternal grandfather drove off in his Morris Cowley one day in 1930, telling the family he was having it repaired and arrived home in a brand new 1930 Model A Ford four door phaeton with a spare wheel recessed into each front mudguard (fender). As you can guess, they were very excited. The car was faun over black with a camel roof and, I think, a burgundy coach line. I have only seen black and white photos of it and never met my grandfather. He died in 1948 and the car was disposed of. I wasn't born until the 1950's. You are completely correct about them being the best of their breed. How I would love to own one now. Like you, I would drive it everywhere. Love your channel. Cheers.
Great story. Thank you for sharing! What is stopping you from owning a Ford Model A? Get in touch with a club near you and ask for a ride!
@@ModelA It's a lovely thought but I already have a 1960 Austin that I am very fond of and I only have room for 1 car. I am certainly open to the idea of going for a ride though! When we here in Melbourne finally emerge from lockdown I'm sure there will be the opportunity :-)
I'd give you a ride in mine if you were in my area. You wouldn't be in England, would you?
@@jimervin387 Thank you, that's a lovely gesture. I am in Melbourne Australia.
@@PaulinesPastimes I might have known. Well if you ever get to Vancouver, B.C. (when travel becomes a little easier), look me up.
Take good care of her she is a great car.
I was born in 1988 Czechoslovakia, but grew up playing the video game Mafia set in 1930s. That's when I fell in love with the cars of the era. I wish I would be able to take a ride in a Model A one day, let alone own one. I hope to buy an 1970s car (a Fiat 500, Citroen 2CV or a VW beetle) in a year or two to learn working on cars, and then slowly work my decades backward to hopefully get to 1930s one day.
If you ever find yourself in my area, send me an email.
@@ModelA Thanks!
That wiper floating around would have me taking it off after a short time driving lol
My Grandfather had his as his only car till he died in 1971, he lived in the city but rented garage space. When asked why he did not get a modern car, he said don't need one mine works fine.
It would be great if we still made cars of this quality. I had a 31. I sure miss it. No synchronized 3 speed but like you if you shift just right it will fall into gear. Timing on the left and throttle on the right sort of has it's own cruse control on the flats. easy and fun to drive. I never took mine over 50.
Yes
As much as I like the Model A, your collection, and your channel, the contemporary Plymouth Model Q and U were the superior engineered low-priced car of that era. But the Plymouth was also a little more costly than a Model A which may have made them too expensive for some working class families of that era. A side by side comparison of the Ford, Chevrolet, Plymouth, and Willys of that era would be an interesting episode.
They aren't in the same price point, and (just my opinion) the Ford quality is much greater, so not much comparison.
America needs another model A, affordable, dependable, simple transportation. An original model A would be enough car for me right now, but a new one would be nicer.
I'll drink to that.
Charles Larkin Ridiculous government regulations at that.
You're talking about the kind of car which could really make America great again. If Trump was any kind of a leader, he would have challenged the U.S. auto makers to build one. It could even be environmentally friendly.
@Charles Larkin All wheel drive and a hybrid? That's not simplicity. The Model A got you from A to B without all that. Maybe more consumers need to be reminded of Model A simplicity.
Great video! A friend of mine used to own a Fordor, first time I got to ride in it I was amazed - super comfortable and (as you say) very quiet. I certainly didn't expect that, I thought I was going in for a rough ride. For sure one of the best cars ever built.
Hi Paul, I've been following you for a while now. I love all your post on TH-cam! I just purchased an all original 1928 Fordoor sedan. It still has all its interior and some paint left. I am probably going to leave it alone. I also have a two-door sedan a good condition driver and another fordoor in need of a mild restoration. I enjoy your post. Thank you. Robert Bland in Taylor, Texas
I still have my father's owner's manual. After he passed in 2001, we finally cut down the chestnut tree that grew through the engine block. Someone bought it for $300. I have fond memories of the model A.
It could be called a survivor , it's had only replacement of typical wear parts
Great car, but all Model A's are great. The dancing wiper would drive me nuts though!
We're willing to overlook the minor flaws in the ones we love.
Your videos are well done, and very enjoyable! Yes, model As were great cars and with parts availability today a very good choice for a fun collector car. Thanks for posting!
love the noise the door makes when close it i repeated that a few times lol
Man, now I want one.
Getcha one!
What a fun ride. Thank you for sharing your fine automobile with everyone.
I almost thought this was a Doug video
thank you sir for posting theese videos. im only 72 and ive allways been impressed by model A fords. they took a lot of people a lot of places.
Thank you, sir!
Yeah, replacing normal wear items (tires, hoses, belts, and a few other things) is not a restoration, it's just normal maintenance.
Thank you Paul! Another wonderful Model A video. Thanks again for all your effort in supplying us with these educational, entertaining and valuable videos.
They ride and handle well, a foot of snow or mud will not stop them. DAVE
Amazing Vehicle, I Never Knew Existed !
Yep, I too thought this was Doug Demuro.
I am enjoying your channel and the history on the cars. You remind me of the great teachers I had. Your a good person and yea you put smiles on our faces taking the rides.
Aww.. shucks... Thank you!
Funny how old cars were basically SUV's to deal with unpaved roads. We have gone full circle.
Except most modern SUVs have little to no interior room, especially in the back.
Completely concur. I too own a 'brace' of 1930 Ford Model A's and use them as daily drivers. A 5 window Coupe as well as a Fordor. I believe the Fordor's were/have been overlooked for a long time but are becoming much more sought after now.
Normally I dig post War cars up to 1969. But this I a beauty.
Hopefully u mean American. European goodness only starts after 1969
Winston Li: Of course. With few exceptions not a fan European cars. But motorcycles different story.
@@danterry6328 Thats sad you'll never get to appreciate the beauty of coachbuilding
Winston Li: That’s true, I’m too long in the tooth and too short of time to start a new hobby. I’ll enjoy watching everyone else.
I am glad to see that you can use synthetic oil in such an old car. I don't know much about cars but my chevy 3.9 v6 with 200,000 kilometres had low oil pressure, switched to synthetic, have not seen the oil pressure light in years.
I love your unrestored cars! Thanks for the nice tip about the fordor being a superior driver. Greetings from your newest subscriber in Canada!
One thing I always notice when looking inside these vintage cars is how small they used to make people back then.
Yep!
Now this is just my opinion..lol People back then weren't lard asses. They ate good. And worked hard. And kept better care of themselves and their belongings than we do today. Which kept them slim.
I have to disagree. The one vehicle I've seen with the most backseat legroom was a '41 Plymouth.
Thanks for the ride Paul, loved every minute !
You are welcome!!
They were easy to work on back then, not like today's front-wheel-drive cars.
what a beautiful car the pride you take in it shows 👍
Thanks Jim!
With that ground clearance this is the 1929 version of a contemporary family SUV.
I guess we already figured to build up and not out in the 1920’s. Building up a car to be taller is the more economical and space saving way to make more room obviously not something America learned for a long time since american luxury vehicles were all long and low.
@@theeoddments960 Long,Low,wide was all about styling. It sold cars!, So they kept it up from the 50's-70s It's true that taller is more efficient, but LL&W looked nicer, LOL.
James Slick yeah well it doesn’t work in today’s world where cities are getting more compact. Back then size, emissions and fuel economy wasn’t even a thought because stuff looked nice. Comparing a big full size sedan to a modern suburban you can see a ton of wasted room in old cars. Funny how much more economical we are as a society compared to back then in the little details.
James Slick and trust me I love big old boats I’ve got a 66 electra 225 thing is a blast but now that I compare modern vehicles to older I can appreciate the forward thinking the model a had in compact economy car terms.
YEAH, WELL I never said IT DOES work in today's world, did I? YEAH, WELL, I didn't.
The Ford Model A was the war winning light truck of Soviet Union that built the GAZ A and AA light truck under Ford Model A licence! Studebaker gave lizences to the Soviet ZIS and GAZ truck plant for heavy trucks too. You still find the Ford Model A Flathead in Russian GAZ and (converted to OHV) in the UAZ Jeeps.
You are absolutely correct about restoration. Restoration involves taking the body off the frame removing all coatings replacing just about everything rebuilding engine trans rear-end new paint coatings everything a car such as yours is almost impossible to find but there is a certain feel about an original car that is in excellent condition. It will let you know how much you really love old cars. I don't like to pick but a model A won't do 65 mph 50 to 55 is about tops and not for sustained periods. In 1929 ther weren't many places you really go that fast also a great consideration with these is stopping. Like J Leno says old cars kinda stopped. LOVE IT PLEASE CONTINUE TO LOVE AND TAKE CARE OF THIS WONDERFUL AUTOMOBILE.
Thank you Tony! You're right about everything except the top speed. 65 is the published top speed (in the Ford literature). This car does 55 with LOTS of pedal left. I have no doubt in my mind it would do 65.
@@ModelA dear Paul first time I have heard that thanks for the info
Man, tires, hoses, belts, that's not restoration that's just routine maintenance!
Thanks Paul, Great Video and I look forward to seeing more. I just, yesterday, got my 1930 Model A roadster, and once the rain stops I'm looking to do some cruizin.
Enjoy.
Bobmo
Good job, Bob!!!
Technically tires are consumables and are meant to be replaced.
Right!
I love your sedan it's a really nice example of a model a, I also have an un restored model a sedan, its a 1930 town sedan that used to be my grandfathers, I've just built a new engine for it (although it is a little hopped up) and I have a laycock overdrive for it too, I love driving it, I just wish it was as tight and smooth as your sedan
When someone criticizes my car I simply ask; lets see yours.
Right! That outta shut them up
And 10 or 5w-30 synthetic is fine for most everything on the road. 😊
Wow, if some peuple really think putting new tires on a car is restoring it than i can say i restore my 8 year old car twice a year...
Just read some of the comments from the video I posted January 1st about this car.
You buy new tires twice a year???
@@Sashazur no, i got two sets of tires, one set for the winter and one set for the summer
Congratulations sir! I was simply delighted when I watched your video of this magnificent automobile, not to mention a whole lot envious!!
Please Don't be envious. It's just a car that makes you feel guilty if you drive it, and guilty if you don't.
Great video Paul, I really enjoyed it! The pop-out ignition switch is something I had never heard of, not that I have dug into old cars much but still something I don't think is common knowledge. Frankly I wish modern cars had that feature...hmm...I guess the newest ones do in a way...but not what I mean. It was probably easy to pop it without the key...so wasn't as secure?
It is almost impossible to pop without a key. Also, the ignition is grounded out when the button is pushed in, so you cannot hotwire it. The cable between the switch and distributor is armored. Very, VERY secure.
Those darned pop outs could stick in the hole and not quite pop out all the way. And you couldn't just push it back since it's attached to a heavy cable, pushing it against the back of the instrument panel. It's a very novel feature but best to replace it.
Jim, if you keep it clean and lubed properly, it will outlast you.
@@ModelA It might outlast me in a display cabinet. Otherwise, it just hasn't. Maybe you should do a video on lubing the popout. Never heard of that one.
That car had very good owners in its lifetime. Used but not abused. Just plain honest wear
Yes. It also has just under 70K miles on it.
Amazing ride Paul . Can you make some more videos driving the car.
Like this? th-cam.com/video/K3Fv4kenuOk/w-d-xo.html
Nice job Paul... Gotta love these classics. I love the fords of 28 29 30 31....great work horses.... Thanks so much
paul, fun video. I have a model A sport coupe also (1930) that I'm the second owner, I used to slide down the front fenders when I was 3 years old. It sat outside for decades and required a full restoration, but I still have it! I also restored a 1929 briggs-bodied "blindback" fordor (a rarer model than a Convertible Sedan, but just a fordor). Was just a pile of metal when we got it, and redid ALL the wood in it. last I knew it was in Louisville, KY. They are fun to drive. Drove my Sport Coupe to my High school graduation. (started on it when I was in 8th grade). Back then there were still As on the road as everyday drivers.
Fun memories. Thanks for sharing!! I've done all the wood in a couple fordors now. I feel your pain!
Tires are a normal maintenance item that you expect will wear out with normal use. Maintaining a car is definitely not restoring a car. Tires, brakes, batteries, hoses…. there’s a whole list of items that would not take away this car’s status as “factory unrestored”.
Restoration means bringing the car back to a state of roadworthiness.. so of course if the car was never not roadworthy, a restoration was never necessary!
@@SethCocker05 I disagree. Restoration goes beyond roadworthiness. It means to bring it back to its original condition. You can make a complete derelict roadworthy and it still wouldn’t be considered “restored” with rust all over the fenders.
Yup that's my favorite of all your A's. I didn't know that about the ignition switch. Looks like the windshield wiper needs some attention :-) Thanks Paul.
What a lovely video. Kudos for the Mrs. to enjoy the hobby as well.
Very rare to find a completely unrestored car. Yes you can say it’s not a completely “all original” car. Oh replaced belts tires and gaskets oh no that’s not original to when it rolled out the factory door!!!! OMG get real because that is an a unrestored car period. Normal maintenance is not restoration. Good grief....
I agree!
What a beauty! Delicious video, thank you, greetings from Santa Catarina, southern Brazil!
Love the car, I'm just curious as to the party that your windshield wiper is having
These cars were driven without the detergents common to oils today. If you were to run a detergent oil in an older driven model a, it will loosen all of the debris that builds up acting as a trap, filtering the oil. When the large deposits run through the motor bad things happen. If your running an external filter its not as bad. If its a concourse original its best to stick with non detergent based oil, In my opinion. thank you for the videos takes me back to my childhood.
It's probably had modern detergent oil put in it for decades now.
@@TommyboyGTP And he uses synthetic "high mileage" oil.
Not restored, this is what they call a survivor car.
There was a place in New Jersey that had fiberglass reproductions of vintage cars , except for modern brakes, AC ,transmission , drivetrain and motor i wouldnt mind one as a daily driver but i cant remember the name
I love looking at videos of model T's and model A's. My great grandfather, a doctor, made house calls in a Model T. At my church an elderly couple has a Model A and they drive it to church occasionally. They let me sit inside and look at everything. My question is, on your Model A, is the throttle on the steering column (I saw that on the couples' Model A)? Some Model A's seem to have a foot accelerator but I think that might be "cheating."
All Model A's have a foot throttle as well as on the column.
@@ModelA A lot of cars from around then have some additional throttle. Not exactly adaptive cruise control, or too safe of course.
Your video post are simply the most enjoyable automobile videos I've watched in a long while. I've stopped subing to channels but I've just Clicked that sub button big time. Thanks man, Drive on.
Wow, thanks!
I like it!You are right,it is not restored,just well taken care of.Beautiful one.
Thanks, Frank!
What a great car! Thank you for the tour and the ride. I wish I had a model A!
NICE car!! 'Love the transmission whine. Worry that the windshield wiper will blow off at high speeds.
Well, since high speeds aren't happening, no worries!
Very nice car, Question: Is that a 3 speed, and is the shift pattern like the cars today... keep it alive.. first time view to the channel...):
Welcome aboard! It's a standard H pattern with reverse in the upper left.
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