1931 Ford Model A

Price: 33,000.00 USD

I purchased this car in 2023 from Garage Kept Motors in Grand Rapids, Mich.  I bought it to participate in 2024 Great Race endurance rally with my brother.  It was a bucket list adventure.  I went through all mechanicals in preparation for the Great Race, focusing on safety and dependability.  More photos at: https://www.garagekeptmotors.com/vehicles/2844/1931-ford-model-a-victoria-coupeT  

New items installed for the Great Race include:

1.          New F1 steering box from Mel Gross

2.          New Cast iron drums and a compete mechanical brake system rebuild by Mel Gross

3.          New Mitchell syncro Model A transmission

4.          New Mitchell overdrive 

5.          New wiring harness with turn signals from Bratton’s

6.          Conversion to 12 volts  (LED headlights and taillights)

7.          New compact 12 volt starter

8.          New one wire 12 volt alternator

9.          New 12 volt battery

10.    New water pump

11.    New kingpins

12.    New tie rod and tie rod ends

13.    Rebuilt original shock links

14.   Nu Rex oil pressure gauge 

15.    Stewart Warner water temp gage  

16.    5 – 16” 35 Ford wire rims

17.    5 – Plain 35 Ford hub caps from Bob Drake

18.    5 – 16” x 6.50 Coker white wall radials

19.    FS electronic ignition

20.    AER touring engine w/ Burlington crankshaft, touring cam, CR6 head, large valves (Approx 5K miles since new.  Swapped in from my 31 coupe)

21.    Charley Yapp Scalded Dog intake with new Stromberg 97 carb.

22.    Charley Yapp custom crank pulley for better cooling.

23.    Holley electric fuel pump and regulator

24.    New 12 volt wiper motor

25.     12 volt horns

26.    Retracting seat belts.

The car comes with:

1.          Five original 19” rims w/ four new Lester white walls and a Firestone spare, in addition to the 16” wheels mentioned above

2.          Rear luggage rack

3.          Rear luggage trunk

4.          Radiator stone guard.

5.          6 volt electrical system components

6.          Original intake manifold and Zenith carb.

What it needs:

1.          The carpet set is decent but not perfect.

2.          The original Houdaille shocks are decent but could probably use a refresh.

This is a beautiful car, a Great Race crowd pleaser.  It is an excellent car for Ford Club activities or long distance touring.   Drive it across country. I did.  Too nice to hot rod.