1929 Ford Model A Coupe, Used by Henry Ford
THF87486 / 1929 Ford Model A Coupe, Used by Henry Ford
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company sold almost five million Model A cars over the 1928-1931 model years, but this one had a special owner: Henry Ford. Unusual equipment included custom upholstery, cowl ventilators, experimental brake drums, and a socket in the rear window shelf to hold a bottle of Mr. Ford's favorite mineral water. The black paint was accented with red striping.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1929
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.372.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry and Clara Ford
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Upholstery
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 72 in
Width: 68 in
Length: 158 in
Inscriptions
Radiator front marked: FORD
Hubs marked: FORD
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