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Model A Ford

A Fordor Model A photographed in India during the 30s



The owner is seen here with his 1930s Ford Model A, and his employees, ready for a long trip. Note the very 'approximate' angle to the front headlamp aim!

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The notes on the back of this pre-war (?) photograph read as follows .. "Ready for home, Sam, Andrew, Eve, car & Sakaram". Sadly it is un-dated, but by the looks of it, the chap all in white works for the guy in the hat (with pipe), either in the house and/or acting as chauffeur in the Model A Ford. The car is a 4 door example, unfortunately the registration number is obscured. Above the plate however is a small square badge, with a white cross on it - Scottish perhaps?

The picture dates to the 1930s I think, which would tie in with the British Empire feeling to this photo.

The Ford Model A came out at the end of 1927, as a direct replacement for the legendary Model T, or 'tin lizzie'. The Model A featured a host of revisions and improvements over the older car, not least a switch from thermo-syphon cooling to a driven water pump. The gearbox now contained three forward speeds as opposed to just two on the T, and the magneto ignition of the old car was replaced by a coil on the A. All Model As came with safety glass fitted as standard, not a common occurrence back in the twenties.

The Fordor (so-named due to it having 4 doors!), was the most expensive car in the range, costing $570. Power came from a 3.3 litre 4 cylinder engine. Production of the Model A didn't last too long mind, as it was replaced by the Model B in 1931 after less than 4 years of production. Well over 4 million examples of this classic Ford had been built during this period.

Some Model A Ford links
Model A Ford Club of America
Model A Restorers' Club
Profile of the Model A
Model A Parts
Model A Barnyard!



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