1931 Ford Model A Pickup

Registration No: ESK 975
Chassis No: A4575434
MOT: Exempt

• Subject to a comprehensive restoration in the early 2010s
• Desirable closed cab Pickup with a canvas enclosed rear
• Attractive colour combination
• Offered from a large family private collection including classic cars, commercials, tractors and steam engines

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 and authorised the development of a successor. Introduced in December 1927, the Model A was greeted with unprecedented demand. Longer and lower-slung than the Model T, it retained transverse-leaf 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) boasting niceties like coil ignition and integral water pump. Mated to a three-speed manual gearbox, it gave a top speed of 65mph necessitating the fitment of four-wheel brakes.

This charming Model A, chassis no. A4575434, was manufactured in 1931 and is understood to have been supplied new to America, residing for a period of its life in Louisiana. Fitted with the 3285cc four-cylinder engine, allied to the three-speed manual transmission, the Pickup has been uprated with a higher ratio back axle to improve usability. A desirable closed cab Pickup example, the rear bed features wooden-staked sides, covered in an enclosing canvas. Imported into the United Kingdom in 1991, the Model A has only had five owners during this period.

Subject to a comprehensive restoration since arriving in the United Kingdom, the Model A is attractively finished in Cream and Red paintwork, with whitewall tyres, and Black interior upholstery. Entering into the current ownership in 2015, ‘ESK 975’ is offered directly from a large family private collection that includes classic cars, commercials, tractors and steam engines. Rallied on the show circuits while in the vendor's ownership, the Ford is now ready for further use or would be an ideal promotional vehicle. Accompanied by a current V5C document.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452