1929 Ford Model A Roadster
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Falling sales and pleas from his staff finally convinced Henry Ford to retire the Model T in 1927. Workers and factories sat idle for six months while Ford retooled for the replacement car. The new Model A was more mechanically advanced and stylish than its predecessor. It was a hit too, with nearly five million sold over four model years.
Falling sales and pleas from his staff finally convinced Henry Ford to retire the Model T in 1927. Workers and factories sat idle for six months while Ford retooled for the replacement car. The new Model A was more mechanically advanced and stylish than its predecessor. It was a hit too, with nearly five million sold over four model years.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1929
On Exhibit
Object ID
82.85.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John and Helen Morse.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Imitation leather
Nickel (Metal)
Color
Green
Black (Color)
Cream (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Weight: 2050 lbs
Horsepower: 40 hp
Height: 69 in
Length: 155.5 in
Width: 68 in
Wheelbase: 103.5 in
Specifications
Make & Model: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: Inline-4, L-head valves, 201 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Height: 69 inches
Wheelbase: 103.5 inches
Width: 68 inches
Overall length: 155.5 inches
Weight: 2050 pounds
Horsepower: 40 at 2200 revolutions per minute
Price: $450
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