Dave Smiths 1928 Ford Model A Type 49A Special Coupe

This episode of Motor Minute we present the fairly rare Ford Model A Type 49A Special Coupe. The Special Coupe 49A was in production from July 1928 to July 1929. The only distinctive feature between the Standard Coupe 45A and the Special Coupe 49A is wood structure and artificial leather top, than the standard coupe. A wood structure that is prone to rotting with the leather cover holding water. After that year and approximately 1000 units built, Henry decided to discontinue it. In-fact rumor has it that he cut the tops off some and put a regular coupe top on em. You could get one in Detroit for $500 in 1928. We asked off-camera, but David did NOT buy this new. But I know someone who had bought one new.