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Cabriolet - 68-B, 68-C (Late 1931)
1931 Cabriolet 68-B owned by
Larry Kolodziejski of Albuquerque NM, who writes,
1931 SW Cabriolet 68-C owned by
Dick and Nancy Sparks of Holly Lake Ranch, East Texas.
We completed the body off restoration in Sept. 2004. The interior is
Bedford cord and the body color is black with apple green wheels and stripe.
The transmission is from a 1939 Ford and a Volvo overdrive and modified
engine complete the drive train. We enjoy long trips and the maiden voyage
was to Mountain View, Arkansas. The trip covered 1600 miles with beautiful
mountains and fall colors to enjoy. We have several Model A's but always
wanted a cabriolet. We are very happy with our new addition.
1931 SW Cabriolet 68-C owned by
Perry & Sue Baxter of Snohomish WA.
This 68-C was restored in the very early 70's and shown at the MAFCA Convention here in Seattle in 1972. It received a fourth place. The owner passed away shortly after and the car was put into storage for the next 30 years. There were fewer than 200 miles on the car after restoration when put into storage. In 2001, the widow of the owner sold it to her neighbor who knew nothing about Model A's. We purchased it from him in July of 2002. The Cabbie wasn't running when we got it. After changing all the necessary fluids, installing a battery and going through the ignition system, she started right up, runs and idles perfectly. It has found a good home and will be kept in good company with our three other Model A and 35 Ford Coupe.
Deluxe Coupe - 045-B Dlx![]()
1931 Deluxe Coupe owned by
Cliff Cherry of Vero Beach Florida, who writes:
1931 Deluxe Coupe owned by
Peter & Lois Wilson of Akron Ohio
1931 Deluxe Coupe owned by
Lance Selkirk of Lodi, California.
1931 Deluxe Coupe owned by Cindy and Cliff Peterson, Santa Rosa, CA
"This is our restored 1931 Deluxe Coupe in Healdsburg, California at the 2003 "Redwoods to the Sea" 41st. NCRG Round Up, hosted by our club - the Sonoma A's. It was a grand event and we had the opportunity to meet a lot of nice folks and see some beautiful cars. We bought our Coupe in 1997 already restored... now we're hooked and looking for another to start a collection! "
Standard Coupe - 45-B
1931 Coupe owned by KK & Chuck Kunstbeck of Vienna VA, who write:
"This is our 1931 Coupe, which we've owned for 36 years. Her Name is Honey Bun. We live in Vienna, Virginia and we joined MAFCA last year (2007). We are members of the Mt.Vernon George Washington Chapter." Posted 2/24/08
1931 Coupe owned by Bill Buckley of Lincoln Nebraska, a member of the Cornhusker Chapter. Bill spent 7+ years on this frame-up restoration of a 45B Standard Coupe. He avoided converting it into a Deluxe car, not even adding cowl lights. A very, very nice job, Bill. The Black and Lombard Blue paint really shows off the nice bodywork, and the Hessian Blue wheels and stripe look great on this late 1931 model.
1931 Coupe owned by Bruce Trilling of Varnville, SC. Bruce writes,
"This started out as a Business Coupe, but became a standard Coupe when the trunk was converted into a rumble seat. This picture was taken in 1973.
Bruce, Gail and Dawn Trilling the Collie is Dutchess and the little one on the running board is Mitizie."
1931 Coupe owned by Leo R. Lavigne of Brooklyn, CT.
Here is a picture of our 1931 Model A Coupe, which is a recent restoration. A nice addition to our collection of Model A's. This is our 5th Model A that has won numerous awards. The grandchildren love to ride in the rumble seat for a nice country ride.
1931 Coupe owned by Lew & Sallie Jarvis of Playa Del Rey, CA.
Several times a year I volunteer my 1931 Model "A" coupe, Agnes, for events at the Westwood, California Veterans Hospital. They have parades and fairs for the entertainment of the patients. This last June they had a Carnival and Block Party and as a part of the entertainment there were Celebrity Impersonators who were dressed in wonderful costumes and stayed in character at all times. Charlie Chaplin never spoke, Lucy never shut up and the most fun was getting Marilyn into the rumble seat. As a veteran it gave me a good feeling to be able to add some fun to the festivities intended to cheer up the hospitalized Vets.
Sport Coupe - 50-B
1931 Sport Coupe owned by
Mario Brossard of Sylmar CA,
who writes, "I bought my "A" over a month ago - it is 1931 Sport Coupe. I have not had the chance to enjoy it yet because I want to do some changes in the motor and correct some other little things that bothers me, but for sure I will enjoy it very much."
Posted 06/19/06
1931 Sport Coupe owned by
Paul & Donna Noller of Venice, Florida, who write,
1931 Sport Coupe owned by Sam L. Curl of Norfolk Va.
This "from the ground up" restoration was a father and son project that took approximately 3 and a half years to complete. Actually you could say "from the garage floor up" since that is where the parts were scattered when we began. Our local club is the Cape Henry Model A Ford Club of Virginia Beach, VA. David E. Curl, Norfolk, VA.
Convertible Sedan - 400-A
1931 Convertible Sedan owned by
Marlies & Joop Plaggenborg of Ashland, MA. Joop writes, "We have owned this 400A since late June 2007. Original color as found in 1957 (in Seattle, WA) was the elusive Aqua Gray/Green. Restored in early sixties by Andy Andersen in that color and re restored in the mid seventies by Warren Cobb in Washington Blue. Owned by last owner for 25 years and only used for 2 weddings and 2 car shows (he told me). We have driven it on several club tours already. The car is in pristine condition and purrs like a kitten. Looking to find more owners of this very different looking Model A."
1931 Convertible Sedan owned by Joseph and Lois Gensley.
Joe says, "My wife bought it, so it's hers. I get to work on it, clean it, and drive it most of the time. We travel around the Northwest where we earned a 5000 mile award. We are members of the Sonoma A's and the Gra-Neva A's. We both have been officers in both clubs.
1931 Convertible Sedan owned by Ray Foppiano of Foster City, CA.
Deluxe Phaeton - 180-A
1931 Deluxe Phaeton - owned by Russ and Lois Smith of Salem OR.
1931 Deluxe Phaeton owned by
Bob Travis, Arcadia CA.
Standard Phaeton - 35-B
1931 Phaeton owned by
Wayne Graydon of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
1931 Phaeton owned by
Jack and Linda Hubby of Cupertino, California.
The photo was taken on a recent tour to Pikes Peak, where the Phaeton carried its happy owners to the 14,000' summit.
1931 Phaeton owned by Ralph & Mary Lou Koch of Ottawa, IL.
We are proud of our 1931 Standard Phaeton.
Deluxe Roadster - 40-B Dlx
1931 Deluxe Roadster owned by
O Alex (Bud) Hicklin, III, MD of Clemson, SC who writes,
"We've had a 31 Coupe for years, but here's the car my dad and I always wanted, but never could find or afford when I was a teenager, a 1931 Deluxe Roadster. I am now 45 and my dad's not around to see it, but I found this car and all it needed was a paint job and a little work. We live in Clemson, SC and drive it to the University ball games for fun. I said just trust me, orange and purple would look great!"
Bud, we think your dad's looking down and smiling at that Roadster!
1931 Deluxe Roadster owned by
Ed McCreery of Shelton, CT who writes,
"The car was already restored when I bought it in 2003 but my 12 year old son and I had to finish up the engine. In 2002, on a business trip, I saw a sport coupe for sale in Tucson AZ. I thought - now there's a car I could work on with my son - no computers. Ha. So I did some research and settled on a roadster or cabriolet as my desire and the hunt was on.
1931 Deluxe Roadster owned by
Dick & Nancy Sparks of Highland Village, TX, who write,
"We purchased this car in Eugene, Oregon and brought it home to Texas for restoration. We completed the job in July of 2001. We have a very nice 1930 Briggs fordor but wanted an open car for parades and short tours. The grandkids love the rumble seat and help us find the way to Baskin Robins quite often. All Model A's attract attention but it seems
roadsters are especially popular. The car always draws a crowd and kids love to honk the horn. Nancy and I are members of MAFCA and The Dallas Model A Ford Club where Nancy served as secretary in 1999. I was V/P in 2000 & elected president for 2001. We have never met nicer people than those involved in this hobby.
Standard Roadster - 40-B
1931 Roadster owned by David Wacker, Hastings, Nebraska.
Enclosed is a photo of My 31 Model A Standard Roadster that was restored by my Father Larry and I. The Car is painted Bronson Yellow/ Seal Brown with orange wheels and pinstripe. The Car has a balanced engine and Factory High Compression "B" Police Head. The Frame and running gear on the car have been powder-coated gloss black. Part gathering included 17 states and Canada to complete the restoration. The car is a Head Turner wherever we go.Posted 8/03
Town Sedan - 155-C (Murray) 155-D (Briggs)
1931 Murray Town Sedan owned by Leo R. Lavign of Brooklyn, CT.
Here is a picture of our 1931 Murray Town Sedan, which is a great tour vehicle for filling with antiques and guest. We use this vehicle for taking a group of our grandchildren to the ice cream country stands in rural Connecticut.
Standard Fordor - 160-A
1931 Slant Window Fordor Sedan owned by
Pat Lovejoy of Santa Cruz, CA, who writes,
"The car was repainted with nitrocellulose lacquer and re-upholstered in the early 1960's. Other than that, it's original, with 72,000 original miles. Even the firewall is pristine, having no heater hole.
1931 Slant Window Town Sedan owned by Marlin Stoltz of Pelham, AL.
This is a photo of my completely restored Slant Window Standard Fordor.
Town Sedan - 160-B
1931 Slant Window Town Sedan owned by Jack Finks of who writes, "I've had the car for 8 years and it has spent the last 20+ years in Oklahoma going on parades and short tours with the Okie A's Model A club. The car was restored many years ago in McPherson, KS and is all stock. Everyone likes to ride with me due to the large & comfortable back seat - no roughing it in weather exposed rumble seat."
1931 Slant Window Town Sedan owned by
John E. Leming Jr of Cold Spring Kentucky, who writes,
"My 1931 160b emerging from the newly renovated "old" Ford Factory in Cincinnati, 3/11/07. The Ford factory at 660 Lincoln Drive in Cincinnati has been restored for use as an office complex, and is listed on the National historic register because it is a very early example of reinforced concrete construction - designed by Alfred Kahn. This door is one of the original doors just to the right of the original offices and factory showroom. The factory was finished before World War One and was used to build Model T's, Model A's and Model B's. I work for Ford at the Sharonville Transmission plant.
1931 Slant Window Town Sedan owned by
John & Diana Carlile of Winlock, WA.
"People are amazed a Model A could be so luxurious."
1931 Slant Window Town Sedan owned by
Tim DeWolf of Doylestown, PA.
Here is my 1931 S/W Fordor Town Sedan. It's been in the DeWolf family for 35+ years. My father used to take it to work on a regular basis up until about 1980. I've had the car in my possession for the last 10 years, tinkered with it for a while finished the restoration in the past 4 years or so. Finally it's something I'm proud to show my father
Deluxe Fordor (Blindback) - 160-C
1931 Slant Window Deluxe Fordor owned by Bill and Joan Harrison of Twain Harte, California. This rare car was photographed on tour by the Oregon Coast. Posted2/03
1931 Slant Window Deluxe Fordor just after being located by
Cass Stewart of Lebanon, Oregon.
Deluxe Tudor - 55-B Dlx
1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan owned by
Dennis Waroway of Henderson Nevada.
While many of us are shivering in the winter cold, here's a photo of Dennis' car at the entrance to Lake Las Vegas 12/30/06 - at 57 degrees.
1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan owned by
Laverne Van De Wall of Rochester, NY, who writes:
1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan owned by
Rick & Dana Black of El Paso, TX.
Rick joined MAFCA in 1967 and found this rare Tudor in Canoga Park California (near Los Angeles) in 1968. The car had been sitting under a tree for 17 years and sported 1951 California license plates. Originally Copra and Chickle Drab, the Tudor is now painted Ford Maroon and Black.
1931 Deluxe Tudor Sedan owned by
Bruce Wheeler of Aberdeen, Maryland.
This is a mostly original car, and a rare one at that!
Standard Tudor - 55-B
1931 Tudor Sedan owned by
Cliff and Lila Sillerud of Canby Minnesota, who write:
"I pulled this car out of my father-in-law's barn in 1961. The engine was rebuilt in 1963 and it still runs strong. I have made many improvements to this Model A over the years and have done the work myself except for the midnight blue and black paintwork. Lila did the upholstery in charcoal velour with red piping. During the summer, it turns heads as it is driven downtown to the local coffee shop. People love the sound of that Model A For horn and exhaust." Posted 6/2/07
1931 Tudor Sedan owned by
Bob and Mary Chapman of Alamogordo New Mexico.
It's recently been re-restored by Bob and now looks better than new.
1931 Tudor Sedan owned by Larry and Frieda Flocchini, San Jose, CA.
We have owned our car since 1995. It's a weekly driver, weather permitting. We find that at 40 mph it purrs like a kitten - don't feel a bump in the road either. We often joke that it's our most reliable automobile. We're looking forward to many years of fun with it - and yes, it's a member of our family.
Victoria - 190-A
1931 Victoria owned by
Bern Davis of Roseland, New Jersey. Bern has owned this Vicky since 1968. He is only the 3rd owner. It recently underwent a complete restoration of the body work and paint. The car has a LeBaron Bonney mohair interior and the original engine, which was rebuilt a number of years ago. It has been a first place winner in a number of local car shows. The car is driven every weekend, weather permitting.
1931 Victoria owned by
Doug Shoemaker of N. Wichita, Kansas. Doug is a firm believer that you have to get the youngsters started with Model A's about the same time they start to walk.
1931 Victoria owned by
Della and Jim Icenhower of Mansfield Texas, parents of
John Icenhower, shown here during a stop on the Texas tour.
1931 Victoria owned by
Peter and Janice Mac Donald of Framingham, MA.
This 1931 VICTORIA was a FIRST PLACE winner of the 2001, 45th NEW England Model A meet, and we are very proud of our little car and we drive her thousands of miles
each year to every possible meet. Here you see her dressed up in matching era fashion a 1936 Mullins trailer.
Light Commercial
1931 Station Wagon owned by
Les Deedon of Fresno, California. It was restored in 2001 and shown at the 2002 National Meet
in Riverside with its stable mate, a 1929 Woody.
1931 Huckster owned by
Jim Collins of Placerville, California.
Here's a nice photo of a 1931 Huckster belonging to new MAFCA member
1931 Panel Delivery owned by
Doug and Helene Nielsen of South Pasadena, CA.
The 1931 Model 79B Panel Delivery was purchased in July, 2000 from Bob Newgard owner of Buffalo Restorations in Puyallup, Washington. Bob had made a commitment to his wife to retire and selling his shop show piece of twenty years was his way of saying he was really going to do it. The panel previously saw
service with the Fargo, North Dakota water department and was found by Mr. Newgard in 1979 and trailered to his shop where it was restored twice over the years he owned it. It has a 'B' block engine with a 'C' head which was totally reconditioned after the truck was acquired. Eventually the signs and the logos on the truck will be changed, but I like the current gold leaf design and they will only be changed if suitable replacement signage can be worked up.
1931 Sedan Delivery owned by
Jim and Suzan O'Neale of Richmond, Virginia.
Attached is a photo of a Sedan Delivery that I just finished restoring. I purchased it
January, 2001 and just had the graphics added on April 18, 2002. It was such a wonderful project to work on and it wouldn't be possible without the hard work of Tyree Harris, a fellow Model A'r. So you can see the great transformation, I am attaching a before and after photo. We are members of the Old Dominion Chapter. Pickup - 82-B
1931 Pickup owned by
Tom and Chris Irwin
1931 Pickup owned by
Rick Kropp, who writes:
1931 Pickup owned by
Keith Webb of Newark Delaware, who writes:
1931 Deluxe Pickup Model 66A owned by
Brian Hurt of Wauconda, IL. His father, David Hurt writes:
1931 Pickup owned by
Jim and Christine Morris of Newfield NY, who writes:
1931 Pickup owned by Bill & Pauline Fleming of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
1931 Roadster Pickup owned by
Jim and Suzan O'Neale of Old Dominion Chapter, Richmond, VA.
1931 Wide Bed Pickup owned by Charles Rogers of Emporia KS.
Car is shown in Vet Parade parade in Abilene Kansas June 2000. Serial no. A4868280 Restored in 1999. Mail Truck
1931 Mail Truck - owned by
Tom Tronson of Kalama, WA. Tom purchased the truck in 2000 from Don Dudley of Ventura CA. Don wrote this several years ago:
1931 Mail Truck owned by
Lew Palmer, South Bend, Indiana, who writes,
"I have been restoring the truck for about 11 years now. I totally rebuilt the body from drawings made by Aldie Johnson from his beautifully restored truck."
1931 Mail Truck owned by
Aldie E. Johnson, Jr. of Bedford, MA.
Aldie is one of the Postal A's Chapter's founders and a former MAFCA President.
Heavy Commercial
1931 AA Truck owned by
Jayree & Marty Palmer of Peoria, IL.
1931 AA Truck owned by
Adolfo Garcia of Calexico CA. The truck is 98% original; the motor runs perfectly.
1931 AA Tow Truck owned by Don Taylor of Chattanoga, TN.
1931 AA Fire Engine owned by
Joe & Sharon Biller of Coupeville, WA.
The whole family participated in the restoration.
1931 AA Stake Bed Truck owned by
Bob Pearson, Pottsboro Texas |
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