1930 Ford Model A Touring Car
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The Model A's two-year-old styling was refreshed for 1930 with new sweeping fenders, a new radiator, smaller wheels, and a longer hood. Ford sold nearly 1,160,000 Model As in 1930, but only 16,470 were open phaetons like this car. Most buyers preferred closed sedans or coupes, with permanent roofs and roll-up windows.
The Model A's two-year-old styling was refreshed for 1930 with new sweeping fenders, a new radiator, smaller wheels, and a longer hood. Ford sold nearly 1,160,000 Model As in 1930, but only 16,470 were open phaetons like this car. Most buyers preferred closed sedans or coupes, with permanent roofs and roll-up windows.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1930
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
76.143.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John F. Morse.
Material
Metal
Steel
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)
Imitation leather
Stainless steel
Chromium
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.875 in (Bore)
Length: 4.25 in (Stroke)
Width: 64 in
Height: 72 in
Wheelbase: 103.5 in
Length: 149 in
Weight: 2212 lbs
Inscriptions
Radiator decal : FORD (in blue field) Hubcaps: FORD
Specifications
Make & Model: 1930 Ford Model A touring car
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: inline-4, L-head valves, 201 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 72 inches
Width: 64 inches
Wheelbase: 103.5 inches
Overall length: 149 inches
Weight: 2285 pounds
Horsepower: 40 at 2200
Pounds per horsepower: 57.1
Price: $645
Average 1930 wage: $1,388
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 5-1/2 months
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