Ford Model A (1927–1931)
The Ford Model A (also colloquially called the A-Model Ford or the A, and A-bone among hot rodders and customizers) was the Ford Motor Company's second market success, replacing the venerable Model T which had been produced for 18 years. It was first produced on October 20, 1927, but not introduced until December 2. This new Model A (a previous model had used the name in 1903–04) was designated a 1928 model and was available in four standard colors.
| Ford Model A | |
|---|---|
1928 Ford Model A Tudor sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | GAZ A (USSR) |
| Production | October 1927 – March 1932 |
| Model years | 1928–1931 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Henry Ford Edsel Ford |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size Ford |
| Body style | A – Chassis Convertible sedan (400A) Victoria Wood panel delivery |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | A Chassis |
| Related | Ford Model AF Ford Model AA |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 201 CID (3.3 L) L-head I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed sliding-mesh manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in (2,629 mm) |
| Length | 165 in (4,191 mm) |
| Width | 67 in (1,702 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,265–2,465 lb (1,027–1,118 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Model T |
| Successor | |
By February 4, 1929, one million Model As had been sold, and by July 24, two million. The range of body styles ran from the Tudor at US$500 (in grey, green, or black) ($8,872 in 2023 dollars) to the town car with a dual cowl at US$1,200 ($21,293 in 2023 dollars ). In March 1930, Model A sales hit three million, and there were nine body styles available.
Model A production ended in March 1932, after 4,858,644 had been made in all body styles. Its successor was the Model B, which featured an updated inline four-cylinder engine, as well as the Model 18, which introduced Ford's new flathead (sidevalve) V8 engine.