1931 Ford Model A Review - The FIRST "Regular" Car!
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- My thoughts on the 1931 Ford Model A with the 3.3L inline 4 and 3 speed manual transmission!
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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - The History Of The Model A
1:34 - Engine / Transmission
3:57 - Interior
9:12 - Back Seats
9:57 - Why No Seatbelts Are Legal
11:55 - Exterior
12:31 - The Best Part Of The Model A
14:10 - Why I Love The Model A So Much
15:06 - Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Pull up in one of these in a high school reunion and you’re instantly the coolest person there.
I graduated HS in 1957. My wife and I went to my 25th and 50th HS reunion in my 1957 Chevy 2-dr HT. They made me park it right near the entrance.
Yeahh idk about that🤣
This is one of the best Model A videos I've seen on CZcams. They're so much fun to drive. We love driving ours every chance we can. Unless you've driven one, you wouldn't understand. I get so anxious to drive mine when the weather is holding me back. Thanks for sharing!
The Model B had a four cylinder, the Model 18 is the one with the V8.
And the 4 cylinder Fords were still offered for a few years after 1931...
I have a 1930 Model A Coupe and absolutely love it. These cars are timeless and as you said in your video, always make people smile. Everybody loves to see a Model A!!
The Model A is the pinnacle of the motto that I stick to: "A classic car is as reliable as the owner makes it", in other words, treat it well, it'll treat you well !
Its a show car that gets used. So on my book thats better than a garage queen that never gets driven.
Seeing a automobile of its era is neat because is a Survivor..
Great Video! Love the car! Minor detail...the Model B was produced for 3 years and had an updated 4 cyl. in the new body style. The model 18 had the new V-8, followed shortly by the 46. Then the B was discontinued, along with the 4 cyl...
Wonderful car!!! I want one!!! Very nice video! And I LOVE antiques in motion-I fly a 75-year-old airplane, 1946 fabric-covered 65 hp Aeronca Champ, which I handprop to start. And interestingly, I’m pretty sure Aeronca used Model A gas gauges for their Champs…or maybe it was Model T gas gauges. (For flying purposes, in truth I don’t rely on that gauge; the display moves too much as the engine vibrates and air currents bump the plane. Instead I have a wire on a float sticking thrpugh the gas cap.)
Glad to see the younger generation excited about Model A
Thank you for sharing your beautiful A .That area looks perfect for driving a Ford A .Please don't ever sell that car.It looks so good in the condition she's in. Someone would hack that ride up and its history would be gone. After this we're headed out in our 28 Tudor...Thanks again ..BEAUTIFUL!
Driving vintage cars, 30 to 90 years old, always is good for the soul. Those cars made you part of them. Like he said, "I am the ECU". That says it all. My vintage car shares the same feeling even though it's not as old. New cars take that basic feeling away. Drive an older car, you will understand.
5:43 for reference
I valet and these newer cars are so disconnected. Electric steering, brakes, throttle... You name it. I love even driving early 2000s cars as you feel a lot more through the hydraulics
I will never drive an old 20s-60s cars mainly cuz they're rusty and no one might know about them
This. Newer cars are so much more convenient, and that's inarguable, but there's just something soothing about driving old, all-mechanical cars.
Awesome car and awesome story behind it!
Here in California you can register a car with year-of-manufacture plates, provided they're cleared by the DMV (i.e. they're at least somewhat legible and the number isn't currently in use by newer plates) and you display the current annual registration sticker in addition to a tag/sticker that's the same year as the vehicle (assuming the plate isn't old enough to have been stamped with the year). I believe the cutoff year is 1969, which is when they switched from black to blue plates.
Yup, In Florida I had to send tag to DMV for inspection and registration. Each year I had to add the little sticker.
Here in Illinois any YOM can be put on the car of that year without registering it. With your new tags and paperwork in the car.
Very good Zack. I just listened to the whole podcast with Paul Shinn. That was great. Love your model A BTW.
Your review was great, I love the story of a bunch of 23 year olds going out on the town with it. And the last comment regarding how much a part of your family the car has been thru-out the years.
This is my dream car
What a fun video!! I just watched “the Titans that built America”, where Chrysler and Ford are featured. It was so much fun to see this car in todays time! I can’t get over how much you know about your car! It made me realize that I really know nothing about mine! Lol! ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 loved this!!!! Thank you for sharing this with us! 😁
Was reading a historical fiction & main character was gifted a model A ford. Wanted to know more about it. Thanks! I liked you channel so much, I’ve subscribed. You explain so thoroughly and in terms even I can comprehend.
My restored 31 Sedan likes to cruise at 55. I’ve done 64 without pushing it, but 50-55 is a comfortable cruising speed.
This would be useful information, but only if you included information like: What's the rear axle ratio? Are you using an overdrive system? Using a balanced crankshaft? Babbit or insert bearings? Performance cam? Larger valves? Factory carb? You see, the problem is that people like to post a bunch of stats out there, but the info has no foundation to it, so the beginners out there get very confused and frustrated. You describe your car as "restored", but that term has lost all meaning since everyone puts there own interpretation on that word.
@@g.a.c.4139 Stock axle ratio. No overdrive. Babbit bearings. Stock cam. Stock valves. Stock Zenith carb. Im a purist when it comes to these things.
Great video. Explanation of all facets of the car. My dad has had one for 35 years and I enjoy driving it whenever I can. When he was in college in Illinois, he put a new engine in the then Model A that he had and drove it to Long Island, New York. Then back to school and then back to New York again without any difficulty. Took a little longer, but was a lot of fun back then. He sold that car and bought another one.
Will my grandfather had a 26Nash,2door Roadster, it had a straight 6 over head valve engine,with a down draft carburetor. it had a 3 speed manual transmission, oh and it has a rumble seat..This also had mechanical brakes. It took my father 11yrs to restore this old lady to it's original condition. It to was a fun car to drive. If I still had it I would have been the 3rd generation to own it.
My grandfather bought this car right after he married grandmother in 1926.
Love your enthusiasm! I'm 75 in the UK and have just purchased a 31 Fordor, can't wait for it to arrive to start driving family and friends out in her. It was a Detroit built car and apparently started life as a Police car and still has the working siren on the firewall! Thanks for sharing your great video!
You did a great job on this review. Your car appears to have a Murray body, which is my favorite Fordoor due to the sculpted arches on the door windows. Just one thing about the ignition timing: set the lever to the retard position for starting (to avoid engine kickback), then advance the timing lever to the run position (that's about at the 9:00 position). That's it, leave it alone, no need to move the timing lever at slower speeds. I have a daily driver too, its a late 1930 Ford pickup, unrestored. I've been driving mostly prewar cars since the 1970's. I hope you continue to have great fun with it!
I like that this car isn't "showroom quality." It looks like a normal car from a different time period, and not some glammed up hyperbole.
I've never driven cars of that era, but I still love them lol.
That is so cool that you have this car in the family. Always to be passed down through the generations!
Outstanding there young man!!!! I really did enjoy your presentation. My dad had a 29 two door. We went everywhere in it. My old car is a 1968 Ford F100 short bed. I was truly impressed with the passion you showed. Your knowledge was quite refreshing. I certainly did enjoy the video.
This channel is soo underrated, great video! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Beautiful design! Its what I think of when somebody says "vintage car".
Great car and great job announcing. I have access to a 1928 Model A Sport Coupe. Really fun.
Wonderful video Zack, keep up the great work!
I have the 1930 Fordor 3 window. I was very excited to see the 3rd window rolls down too, which I've never noticed before. I rushed out to the shed to try it. Alas that feature must have come out in the 1931. Great video, and great to see someone even younger than me getting into them.
BTW, the Right Hand Drive ones have the accelerator and brake pedal positions swapped. Wierd, but you get used to it quickly. This is because the brake and clutch levers pivot off the front of the gearbox.
Cheers from Australia.
Great Model A video with an excellent presenter. His enthusiasm for Model As is contagious.
In Mississippi, you get an antique tag that is permanent. Don’t have to pay for another tag as long as you own the car.
Easily the best 1930’s era car review!
Thank you for taking the time to create this informative video and share a piece of history but most of all, your story.
Keep at it!
That was a great Model A tour! Thanks
You are lucky to have this car in your life!
Come check it out next summer!
@@ShootingCars Gladly! Thanks for the invite! 😃
@@ShootingCars I hope that I can drive my 1931 phaeton up to check out your grandpa's car.
Spot-on description of the joys of driving one of these - fun like you'll never have in a modern car. Hope you get to enjoy this for another 50 or so years!
Love it and almost bought a 1931 Coupe. Ended up with a 1942 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe instead. The lady that owned the 1931 passed and her family wanted way more for it than it was worth. I love my 1942 with three on the tree. Love the Flathead V8. I just got home from a Sunday drive the day after Christmas. It's like Spring today and was way to warm for Christmas here in Virginia this year. Anyway, I went to the local park to take a walk and ended up having a one man/car show! Lots of people were at the park and so many wanted to talk about the car. Of course, I don't mind because that is part of the fun!
What a wonderful review of the Model A, Thank you.
I enjoyed the video! Just picked up a 1928 Ford model a truck so can't wait to rebuild and get it in the road!
I remember sitting in the rumble seat as a kid, had one in the garage along with a 1923.
First timer on here absolutely loved this video great job kid
You tore me up at the end😭
Excellent.
He said "all original" and the next cut was to the engine bay. Alternator and all...
Your review was just OUTSTANDING!! Many of my elders drove models T, A and Bs back in the day!! Cars back then would run on gasoline or an an alcohol mix fuel. Without Ford the entire automotive world would not be what it is today!! It is ironic that the Germans answered with the Volkswagen and the United States learned from the Autobahn system and basing the current Interstate system from the Germans!!
However Ford had also planted it's feet in Europe at that time!! Great work on making this video!! Thank you for sharing this video!!
thanks for sharing your families history with us! cool car to have
My dad was born in 1931 and he loved the Model A. He had one in the 1940s. He raved about how easy they were to work on.
Good job you taught me some history I didn't know. I have a 1930 with three Rumble seat.
I feel the same about my 1929 Tudor. And yes, everyone waves when I drive it and the kids always want to hear the horn.
I did have to buy seat extenders so that my son can drive it, as he is 6’ 5”.
Your town sedan is super cool, having 4 doors is the way to go.
Also people are sometimes surprised at how readily parts are available. I’m in Denver area so we frequent Bert’s Model A store.
Owned the same 1931 model in burgundy and black, my first car! We know the model as a “Town Sedan” Great car, nice review! Your right the back seat was a very nice ride. The mohair was very fancy. It had a mohair strap by the door to grab on to, to help get in the car. 👍
You’re the best! Thank you for a complete run down. Ford should hire you in management.
Great video tribute of a great still-functioning car. Nice job, kid.
I love the car, and your love for it! I want a Model A of my own. Here is hoping and praying
Same here in Indiana with using plates of the year of manufacture. The more I learn about Model A's, the more I want one!
Since my comment below 4 months ago, I've had lots of fun driving my 31 Fordor, and yes people love these cars. People of all ages want to know about it and take selfies with it. I let them sit in it and describe how to drive it. Took me a while to get to know how it wants to be driven. Other motorists are very kind even when I get in their way, or I'm slow away, which makes quite a change to how life is driving a modern car in pushy modern traffic!
You're very knowledgeable about these cars for a young whipper snapper. Informative Video
You just gotta love the car, and soon you'll learn everything about it's history.
You become a bit of a rock star when you drive them. Heck, just having mine parked in the driveway stops people walking and driving by.
I like that I can go to the store and buy about 10 months worth of stuff and it'll all fit. I have to Tudor and there's so much room.
No need to worry about this vehicle in other states for me, I am also in Illinois!
Model A Is THE CAR for me. Can't wait to start driving and get one in a couple of years.
Mine is also in the middle of Illinois.
@@modeladenny1218 Nice.
Best advert for one of these cars ever!
My grandpa has one, love it.
So thanks for sharing your wonderful prize w/us . Have you figured the mileage your getting ? (not that that mattered in 1930 something) My grandpa who was born in 1907 had a service station as a young man in his twenties and he showed me pictures of the fuel 'pumps' which also used gravity to refuel the customers' tanks . The purchase amount was hand pumped into a glass vessel that was graduated by gallons and when the amount was set one opened the valve to empty the contents into the vehicle .
0:38 never saw someone so exciting talking about his grandpa passed away.
Ha ha true
Great Infor. I Have a 1930 Coup Love it.....
Insights are great. It’s a marvel.
Maybe you'll want to check the engine from top to bottom at some point in the future. Very old engines didn't have the longest lasting build quality and precision, and if you can catch some wear on the engine and fix it, the car will last even longer.
Check for more info on the reliability of this engine, I don't know much about it either.
I had to stop for a second to think of what that window crank at 9:38 reminded of...it's a garage door handle, lol
It's early in the morning, i have a cup of coffee in my hand. Now i want to go out and drive a Model A
Great review .cool.
The best! Who doesn't love a Model A Ford?
Wonderful share! Karskin reconditioned if you can find it. Radiator specialty Charlotte N. C. GREEN CAN. ITS A PAINT RESTORER. BEAUTIFUL BUGGY!
Hey there love your videos, question do you still have the model A & if would like sell it ? Am looking for one in the exact color for my dads birthday.
Thanks Ian
The Best videos!!! Model A ❤️
Great Video. My Grandpa drove my Grandma, my Aunt, and my Dad from Oregon to Michigan in one of these back in 1946 because that was all they had. I am researching this story more to write a children's book about it. Can you tell me how fast it would have gone on U.S Route 20, which was not an interstate by any means? I'm also wondering how many miles they could have gone before needing to refuel? I appreciate the detail of headlights, the huge back seat (which is where my dad and aunt would have spent the whole trip), and the extra 3rd window. It helps me visualize the view my Dad would have had. Any other detail you could add when riding in that car as a little boy would be of such interest to me as well. Thanks. Kathy B
Well I think it's important to note that there were many kinds of Model A's. The 4 door with the 3rd window was rare. The most common body style was a Tudor (two - door) sedan, meaning 2 rows of seating but only 2 doors.
Speed, I've heard of them racing 65mph but I assume cruising speed would be much lower. around 45-55mph.
Fuel, I'm not sure. Our fuel gauge is hit or miss. It is a rather large tank however.
If you'd like to talk more about it please shoot me an email, I'd love to chat! PradelReviews@gmail.com
There’s a couple of As and Ts at my local junk yard seem in good shape and there’s enough bodies for me to pick and choose like I have a catalog from 4door to coupes to trucks i hope their simplicity means fixing one up is cheap
Beautiful car! Really like that body style. Seems to me there's enough room in the rear for occasional, folding "jump" seats behind the front seat, though I've no idea if Ford ever offered those.
I would love to have one
Best car review channel on CZcams?
Great video my father and I restored one together he sold it about 7 years ago I found the exact car he sold Craigslist long story short I can’t get enough of the car and it’s a great driver endless smiles and waves 👍🏻
I sold my first Model A back in the 60's after spending years almost getting it finished. Our dream was to replace it someday with a red 1931 phaeton. Just a few months ago I bought the car in my avatar.
Drive the hell out of that thing brother ! That’s the best thing you can do for it 👍😎. When they sit and quit being used is when they start falling apart
Great video! I have a 31 And also drive the crap out of it.
Beautiful car
Awesome!
Lovely car!! I hope you run an air filter on it :)
Horn sounds like a lawn mower starting up! 🤣
Merry Christmas!
Marvelous car!
Beautiful. ❤
Love your car man! But when you said it was "all original" I may have spotted an aftermarket alternator in the engine bay. Correct me if I am wrong...
Welcome to the Model A Lovers club
Lov yr car🤙🏻
1931 was a great year for beautiful cars. Check out a 1931 Duesenberg, Packard, Cadillac, Lincoln and Rolls Royce. They are beautiful.
So how is it all original how come at 1:32 i see an alternator?
I wonder if Doug Demuro will be willing to take a look, or Jay Leno.
What's funny is this model car was used in the movie Road to Perdition and you actually look kinda like an older version of Michael Sullivan Jr. LOL
Amazing car. :)
That's a really nice car
There are about two model a cars in my neighborhood.
Here in NZ cars 40+ yrs old don't have to pay the annual Registration which is about... 120NZ$ or 82US$. I don't know about other legalities about what is needed... I'd be less than keen driving without disc brakes and if it was at all possible I'd be fitting seatbelts... "retro injured" probably isn't a good idea... When I was growing up in Dunedin ( no, not the Fl. one) a family down the road had a deep brown magnificent Durant, late 1920s with artillery wheels.
I got to see one of those In auto class
would you say its a heavy duty car?