1931 Ford Model A

1931 Ford Model A Roadster HOT ROD is published to inform and entertain those interested in automobiles whose bodies and engines have been rebuilt in quest of better performance and appearance. With those words came the introduction to the premier issue of HOT ROD Magazine in January 1948. It should not be surprising that the above editorial credo has survived the ravages of time, automotive evolution, and the scrutiny of millions of readers. What began as a precocious sport about high performance automobiles has matured into a multi million dollar industry with an international following. Hotrod.com, April 2024 For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A roadster showing 9,352 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to exemption. This Brookville Roadster piece was built in 2007 and features an Offy intake, artillery wheels, and a LeBaron Bonney interior. Exterior Back in the day, it was more about going fast that looking flashy so matte or satin paint was the norm, and this beauty is covered in a coat of satin desert tan single stage paint on the Brookville body and the tan Brookville canvas top picks up on the similarly painted 15-inch artillery wheels, here wrapped in staggered size tires with a mid 2022 date code. The '32 Ford radiator shell is color keyed and enhanced by a dark red pinstripe that matches the exposed frame and axle in front in a tasteful design cue. The raked profile puts the rounded tail up in the air where a pair of Pontiac tail lights briefly interrupt the tan coverage, underscored by a pinstripe and topping exhaust tips that come through the rear valance. A single chip on the side constitutes the only exterior imperfection we find. Interior A fantastic choice for the LeBaron Bonney interior connects the outside to the inside as dark red grain vinyl covers the inner doors and bench seat with perfection and the materials are extended to the rear side walls and foot wells. A nice red steering wheel fronts the coordinated dash, tan with a red pinstripe, housing the gauges toward the center, a series of Stewart Warner vintage style, white faced dials. A textured rubber mat covers the floor and the shifter shaft is painted red and topped with a graphic airbrushed knob. The trunk contains a carpeted mat and the aluminum gas tank which, not surprisingly, is painted tan. Drivetrain Lakewood headers extend from the sides of the 401ci V8 from a 1965 Buick which is topped by an Offenhauser intake and three 2-barrel 97 carburetors. The transmission is a Toploader 3-speed manual which routes power to the 1957 Oldsmobile axle and 3.23 gears. Finned and polished valve covers along with a number of other polished parts make this exposed engine show worthy. It runs on a 12 volt system. Undercarriage The frame, axles, driveshaft, and wheel components are all painted dark red for a clean and coordinated look underneath. We have drum brakes on all four wheels and the dual exhaust T's off the side pipes and flows through glasspack style mufflers on its way out back. The Brookville chassis includes a 4 drop front axle and transverse leaf springs front and rear. Drive-Ability A welcome exhaust note fills our receiving room as we get ready to track this car around the test loop. There's more than enough power underfoot and there are not many cars that feel this close to an amusement park ride. The car tracks straight, runs well, and brakes on demand. With the top up, side mirrors are your friend as the small rear window is probably not what you're used to, but the real fun happens when the top comes down! We note the brake lights and horn are not working but all other functions on board operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. According to Hot Rod magazine, Hot rodders were publicly regarded as young hellions who had earned a reputation