Lot details Registration No: CSJ 329 Chassis No: A4615296 Mot Expiry: May 2007
Amid rumours that several States were preparing to ban his Model T due to its 'unsafe' hand-operated braking system, Henry Ford begrudgingly succumbed to pressure from his son Edsel in July 1926 and authorised the development of a successor. Introduced to the public on 2nd December 1927, the Model A was greeted with unprecedented demand. Longer and lower-slung than that of the Model T, its chassis still retained transverse-leaf front / rear suspension but proved significantly more refined. Designed by Howard Hicks, its 3285cc, L-Head four-cylinder engine developed 40bhp (twice the Model T's output) as well as boasting niceties like coil ignition and an integral water pump. Mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, it gave the new model a top speed of 65mph which in turn necessitated the fitment of four-wheel drum brakes. One of the last Model A bodystyles to be launched, the Victoria was only in production for two years. A two-door, four-seater design, it was visually distinguished by a gently raked windscreen, lower roof line and bustle back. Eschewing the windscreen peak favoured by many of its siblings, the newcomer benefited from internal sun visors and a useful luggage cubby (accessed via the rear seat back).
Finished in green over black with fawn cloth upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in "A1+" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, chassis, bodywork, paintwork and wheels / tyres. The subject of extensive restoration work, 'CSJ 329' is said to present as well underneath as it does on top. A rare sight in right-hand drive (overseas production is thought to have accounted for just 2,098 of the 42,310 Victorias made), it sports painted wire wheels and rear window blinds. A worthwhile addition to any collection, this lovely Model A is offered for sale with MOT certificate and historic class (free) road tax valid until May 2007.
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