Survivor unrestored 1929 Ford Model A sedan review

The Ford Model A Standard Fordor Sedan was introduced in 1929 and was the best quality affordable family car that a family man could buy. Today, we take a closer look at a completely original, unrestored "survivor" 1929 Fordor Sedan model 165-B and take it for a drive.

"I AM the Warranty"

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[jochenstacker]

Having a concourse winner unrestored car AND driving to and from the show, you sir are a legend. I tip my hat to you and am deeply enviable.
May it give you many more years of service. This is what classic cars are for.

[cobraboytnt]

I thought you were Doug, a surprise but a welcomed one

[mikesmith-pond]

Can you imagine how proud Dad was when he brought this car home to his family? Quite possibly the first car they ever owned. Dad was their hero.
Then Mom and the kids piled in for a quick spin around town, or maybe a trip to see Grandma and Grandpa.
Definitely a big day in their lives!

[ctg]

Who are these folks saying putting new tires on a car is "restoring" it? So when I put tires on my rusty 1997 ford truck, I restored it? Hardly. That's just normal maintenance .
Very nice model A you have there!

[Nancoman]

I owned a house that was built in 1952, and the original owner/builder stopped by, in 2004, to visit, and left a video tape of old family films for me to watch. Amazingly, his Grandmother stopped by for a picnic in one of the films. She was driving a Model A, and my street was made of dirt at the time. There were also horseback riders going up and down the street. Really, the star of the films was grandma pulling up in her Model A, I was flabbergasted. You have a beauty of a car, and looking through the windshield on your drive was just wonderful. Thank You!

[stevefarris]

Back in 1942 My Dad, Mom and us 4 kids made the trip from Oklahoma to Northern California in this cars sister. Forty five to fifty MPH makes that a long long trip. In 1946 my Dad lost his job in the munitions factory and we made the same trip back to Oklahoma in the same car.

[gotmylk]

I just drove my unrestored 1929 Model A Murray Fordor around town with my wife and my nephews.

A 35 mph ride that's more fun and gratifying than driving my 500hp corvette, 6 series BMW, RAM Rebel, Wrangler Chief, Saab 9-3, or 1985 V-Max.

It's just cool and fun. Plus passersby absolutely adore it and you get more thumbs and waves than you can count.

Coolest $3, 000 barn find on the planet.

[guarionex]

My dad was born in October 1929. You have a great car!

[gdownz]

Wayne Carini would love to see this fine Automobile. It doesn't get more original than that. The Model A has and always will be a Real Beauty. Very Nice 👍

[waynegilchrist]

People are just a little bit weird when it comes to logical reasoning. Oil wears out, gas is burned up, and like these expendable things, tires, batteries, and brake shoes and pads wear away. They are designed to be replaced because they are designed to wear away because it's much more economical to replace a rubber tire than to replace a wheel! Restoration implies that something is brought back to a condition that it was originally in it's initial state from it's point of origin. Thanks for sharing this remarkable survivor. It's an awesome example of magnificence.

[leeoverbay]

True story. In 1948 our family moved to California from Indiana in a 1930 model A Ford. Remember, the car was already 18 years old. Not only did we voyage so far but we pulled 28 ft house trailer behind. No mechanical problems along the way, only a flat. Repair toolbox very minimal, unlike today. Remarkable car.

[danmccarthy]

It's amazing to me that a 90 year old car can exist unrestored like this, and in this good a shape. Very cool video. :)

[j]

This is a real treasure for us that love cars and history. Paul, you are so special and we really appreciate your genuine and whole hearted love of the Model A. I think your attention to detail is all but unprecedented in a day and age where people let the slick end slide so to speak. And your very robust defense of the drivability of the vehicle in the face of nay-sayers. But you point repeated made is well taken. Maintain the car to specs. Service it to specs. Keep up the maintenance as an on going and life time process and sweet ole tin Lizzie will love you back and serve you well. For decade after decade. I love your reference to he jellybean cars of today. Likely none of them will more than a faint memory in 20 years or less, let alone 90!

What a great tribute to a great car, a great memory and history. Thank you with my heart felt thanks from a 69 year old that has had a 60 year love affair with cars. My hat's off to you my friend!

[folday]

Brings back warm memories...like going fishing with a friend’s uncle in his Model A in the late 40’s!

[michaelbianchi]

Paul is the kind of guy to be a lower energy Doug DeMuro. And I like it.

[domineech]

I love that you drive your cars, that is what they were meant for. You probably put a smile on everyones face that sees you out driving.

[filipponseele]

You are a lucky man with your lovely wife and your Model A Ford. Great video.Kind regards Blacksmith F.Ponseele-Belgium(Ford -t 1915 owner

[davidgiancoli]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos, and this one is one of your best. As a former Model A owner who's now in a wheelchair, these cars will always be near and dear to my heart. Thank you for bringing back many pleasant memories!

[monarch]

Cars were so simple to repair in those days not like todays cars that have all kinds of electronics to go wrong.

[crimtsun]

My uncle has a couple of these old Ford Model As. He's got a Tudor sedan, a pickup, and I believe he's currently restoring a coupe. I haven't had a chance to ride in one of them since I was little, but seeing this video has brought back some of those memories. Thanks for keeping another one of these great cars alive