1. Affordability –

Compared to other vintage cars, the Model A is relatively affordable, making it a great entry point for beginners. Prices for a nice-looking & drivable Model A can start in the $10,000 to $15,000 range.

2. Availability of Parts –

Ford produced nearly 5 million Model As between 1928 and 1931. Replacement parts are plentiful and because so many Model As are still on the road today, there are numerous companies still producing reproduction parts. So, maintaining your Model A is a “cinch”…compared to rarer vintage cars.

3. Community Support –

Enthusiasts worldwide celebrate the Model A, ensuring a wealth of knowledge, clubs, and events to support new hobbyists. The Active A’s of Southeastern Pennsylvania has an impressive knowledge base of experience, which we are eager to share.

4. Reliable –

With its basic mechanical construction and durable time-proven engine, the Model A was designed to be maintained and repaired by its owner with the most basic of tools.

5. Classic Styling –

It is easy to see that the Model A design cues from the Lincoln Model L, giving it a timeless and elegant design that remains iconic.

6. Wide Variety of Body Styles –

Enabling you to find the “one” that best suits your interests and taste:

• Coupes– Standard Coupe, Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Deluxe Coupe, Special Coupe
• Sedans– Tudor Sedan, Fordor Sedan (multiple variations including Briggs and Murray designs), Slant Windshield Fordor Sedan
• Roadsters– Standard Roadster, Deluxe Roadster, Sport Roadster
• Phaetons– Standard Phaeton, Deluxe Phaeton
• Pickups & Trucks– Open Cab Pickup, Closed Cab Pickup, Panel Truck, Mail Truck
• Station Wagon– Wood-bodied wagon…often referred to as a “woodie” by the surfing crowd
• Luxury & Specialty Models– Cabriolet, Victoria, Convertible Sedan (400A), Town Car, Town Car Delivery

7. Ease of Driving –

Unlike the Model T and many other early cars, the Model A features a conventional gear-shift lever and gas pedal…so everything is pretty much the same as driving a modern manual transmission car.

8. Durability –

The Model A was built to last, in an era before the modern highway system even existed. Their robust design has enabled many original models to still be running today, proving its long-term reliability.

9. Historical Significance –

The Model A played a pivotal role in the depression-era auto industry, with approximately 1 in every 3 new cars at the time being a Model A. Then, it went on to become a major focus of the auto restoration movement, making it a key cornerstone of the “Vintage Car Hobby.”

10. Driving Experience –

The Model A offers a unique and fun driving experience, blending vintage charm with practical usability on modern roads. It can cruise comfortably at 40-45 mph, and is the perfect automobile for a nostalgic pleasure drive out in the country. You will be amazed at the reaction you get as “passers-by” give a smile and a wave to you and your own little piece of “living history.”