Original, unrestored 1929 Ford Model A first start and drive in a year.

January 1, 2020 and I was in the shop going over automotive records and realized that the 1929 fordor hasn't been out of the shop in a year! Shame on me. If you subscribe the channel right now, I will promise to get this car out more and make more videos!

Got the 1929 out and drove the 10 mile round trip to the store and back. NOW, I remember why I hang on to this car. It is the best driving Model A that I have ever driven, and I have driven a lot of them. All original, never been restored, Concours D' Elegance winner.

Answers to most common questions:
They are only original ONCE.
No, I am not going to restore it.
No, it isn't for sale.
Yes, it has a lot of sealer wax on it (to help preserve the paint).
The color is Andalusite Blue, factory paint.
Yes, is has a round tube radiator.
It gets about 22 MPG.
Fastest I ever drove it? 55 MPH. Usually drive about 45 - 50 MPH.
Yes, it still has plate glass in it.
Yes, I have blankets over the seats to protect the original cloth.
I don't know what it's worth.

"I AM the Warranty"

#paulshinn

[jamesmiller]

I am 71, I used to ride in my Grandpa's 29, he bought it new and drove it regularly as his only transport till 1960.... close my eyes and I can hear the sound of the engine, I can smell the upholstery fabric

[paulzumpf]

I find I have lots of friends when I drive the 31 A to the store or out to dinner. Everyone waves.

[rearview]

I was very fortunate to get to drive my father's 1928 Model A to high school and play happy days. It is the vehicle that I learned how to drive on, back in 1963. It truly was a blast to drive. It was about the same condition as your '29 but his was a 2 door with the fold up front seats. My sister went to her high school prom in this Model A. I am surprised that you did not mention any of the cool things about the car, like the spark advance and throttle on the steering wheel, the push button starter on the floor, the pop out ignition on the dash next to the floating gas gauge or the vacuum windshield wiper that would stop when going up a hill or the windshield that pushed out from the bottom. Ah yes, the good 'ol days of yesterday !!

[timm]

lucky to have this piece of automotive history and drive it like it was bought yesterday. Love it.

[blackrat]

its crazy to think that in 8 years it'll be 100 years old

[fastmail]

Unrestored and original cars are very special.

[elzorro]

In 1964 I bought a 1929 Model A two-door from a gentleman in a rural area east of Fayetteville, Arkansas. We towed it to an automotive shop to have it checked out. They noted that the line from the fuel filter to the carburetor had been removed and a tap had been installed on the output side of the filter. It turned out that the gas tank contained not gas, but corn liquor. They steamed out the tank, replaced the fuel line, cleaned the spark plugs and installed a new battery, and it started right up. I had a lot of fun driving it around the back roads in that area.

[irvinmartin]

90. 90 freakin’ years old, and it still looks and runs as good as this one does. I’m trying to imagine what the world was like as the first owner drove it home. A WW1 vet was only around 30 years old. Flying machines had been around for 16 years. Electric start (on Cadillacs) was 17 years ago. And now here she is still running down the road as nicely as some new cars, (with a little extra gear whine). She deserves a little more love.

[Deadbuck]

When I drive I’m happy to see hood out front... you get to see headlights too!!!

[lifehappens]

I thank you for posting this short video. How...or why...anyone would give this video a “thumbs down” strains my imagination. Looks to me you’re living a Blessed Life. I’ll wager you’re in the lower Sierra Nevada mountains, my old haunt as a youth in the 1960’s. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary example of Henry Ford’s vision.

[HunterShows]

"Just need to check a few things before I head out..."
*does 30 point service *

[ModelARickLasCruces]

Lovely car! Originals are the most rare of cars; glad you're keeping it as-is!

[edwardjj]

The days when people put vision Hart and PROUD to build cars lake that It's always nice to see great American craftsman Thanks for posting this video God bless You all

[Housephonestimes]

The ultimate cure for road rage! The world will be a better place if all cars and vans were just like this gem!

[i.m.]

Absolutely Gorgeous.
My Dad was restoring a model A when he passed in 1979. It was a light pea green and was beautiful. He had the work done, he wasn't a mechanic. He was the President of the Reseda Model A club (I didn't know that until after he was gone!). He never talked about his childhood, WW2, his parents, or anything, but he would have to have had fond memories of that car.

[fireballxl]

I don't know if my modern car would start that well after sitting for a year ! ?

[rogergroot]

Paul Shinn, Wow what a precious car! My parents moved from northwest iowa to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1925 and my dad owned a 1922 MODEL T FORD COUPE.In that car there were 4 adults and my 3 brothers and sister with all their belongings! I read where the maximum speed was 34 M.P H and Route 20 they took east through Iowa was not even paved until 1929.So i would not be surprised for this 653 mile journey, my brothers probably asked their mom more that once, "are we there yet"? I also read that a flat tire was a common and i wish I could have learned more about that trip but my dad died when I was 9.

[sheagoff]

I would love to ride in one of these old cars someday. Seems like so much fun!!!

[johanbrand]

I can relate perfectly with you when it comes to old cars. Everything you said in the video and the description is exactly how I am and I'm glad I found this video and channel.

[fender]

That’s a absolutely beautiful car thank you for sharing