Ford Model A Buyer's Guide - How to buy a 1928-1931 Ford Model A

This video will make you a more informed Ford Model A buyer and help keep you from getting ripped off! What to look for, and what to avoid. Which body style might be best for you, and ways to save you money and headaches when you buy and own a Ford Model A.

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[ModelA]

For links to online classified ads of Model A's for sale, check the video description. Thank you, and good luck!

[JohnnyRebKy]

My uncle literally hauled home a bunch of parts and said he’d make a car out of it one day. The body looked like it was dug out of a graveyard somewhere. A few years later he wins trophies with it everywhere he goes 🤷‍♂️. Man I wish I had that kind of talent lol

[littleredhousehome]

So we watched your videos, and we thought... Why not, let's give it a try. So we got our 1929 Tudor. It had an older restoration, but it needed work especially in the carburation department, it ran so bad it once blowedup the muffler clear open. The fan was broken, the timing was horrible, it had no power. So we watched your videos, and re-watched them. We want to thank you for the immense service you do for the Model A community. Without you we would have never got into car collecting, and we would have no clue how to fix a Model A. Now we have several cars, a very eclectic collection the includes a 29 Model A, a Ferrari, a Suzuki Samurai, a Bell Air and more on the way.
After applying all your recommended fixes, we just took our model A for its first big trip. We drove it 84 miles, it ran on the highway at 60 MPH with no trouble at all, smooth, and boy was it fun. Thank you again.
We made a video of our adventure, if you are interested it is on our channel. As I say in the video if you were not so far away I would send you my car and ask you to send it back when you thought it was perfect, because I will never know ail, you do.
Cheers and thank you.
Paul, (yes my name is Paul also).

[HornetKingOfficial]

Great video, Paul! When I bought my 29 Model A Roadster, I was sold on the rumble seat! Spent 11k, she leaks oil, she has rust on the body, paint on the engine is pealing, several replaced parts that aren't original, but damn it, I love her. My wife and boy ride in the rumble seat and we cruise down the back roads here in Lancaster County PA, waving at the Amish and English who look with big smiles on their faces!
This car is probable only worth 5k-10k to a avid Model A enthusiast, but I wouldn't sell it for 100k. It's my dream car, and you can put a price tag on the joy it's brought our little family for the last 3 years!

And the best part about Model A, (at least mine) is that I always have a project. Whether it'd cleaning out the carburetor, adjusting the distributor, changing the fluids, greasing, aligning the front end, adjusting the brakes, touching up paint, you name it! my roadster is always a work in progress and it brings me so much satisfaction tinkering with it, and making just how I like it!

Thanks for all the videos, Paul. Several of your tips and how-to videos have helped with some of my cars projects.

[allletters]

Glad to see you're feeling better

[Rob_Kates]

My dad was born in 1931 and loved the Model A. He drove one in high school in the late 40s. He instilled in me a love of classic cars. He's gone now but I am thankful for that.

[bobboscarato]

One of the best ever made durable cars; simple beauty with a 4 cylinder engine!

[simon-oyum]

Probably the most honest and helpful video on model A's ive ever seen, thankyou 👏👏👏

[joelcrow]

I have never thought "id like to buy that car just to have it, not even to drive it" until seeing a really nice A model like this one in person. They are really pretty buggies!

[samirbanerjee]

Your videos have ignited my longing to own a drivable antique car. Thank you, good sir!

[michaeledwards]

Watching this again a year later, I had to stop and back up. Learning something new every time

[SedanChevy]

Excellent information here, and most of this applies to all old cars, not just the model a. Honestly, that Tudor is supremely nice- if you told me it was twenty years old instead of 90 I'd almost believe you! You and Tina have done an amazing job making that car look so good.

Thanks for the video and glad to see you're doing well, Paul!

[Dan-qyrg]

This is another fabulous video! You really know your stuff when it comes to purchasing these Model A cars. Everything you said made perfect sense to me and was easy to comprehend. Might I say, that Model A you used for your demonstration is beautiful!! Mercy, would I love to have one of those on my farm. Wow is the best word I could use for that car and your knowledge of these wonderful machines. I'm retired and of course, if I could ever afford one, I would really struggle with that decision, 2 door coupe, 4 door or truck. Great job Paul and thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with all of us, especially us want-to-Be's. Hope you and model T have a fantastic weekend! See you next time!

[gregwddriver]

A twenty year Model A guy gives you a thumbs up. Also, I like how you routed the Mitchell vent tube.

[quailstudios]

Hey Paul, this is the fourth time I’ve watched this video. I love this two-door sedan. You sold me on it. I’ll take it!😉

[ronkemperful]

Wow, I am impressed at your knowledge. It has been many years since I had a vintage car, a 56 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible that my dad had bought over in Europe when he was serving in the Air Force (I was born in Germany). I really loved that car, having done simple things such as changing the oil, redoing the wiring and replacing a wiper motor, and replacing the fuel pump. But sadly, in the area that I lived very few people knew how or cared to work on such an old car, so I've been living with modern cars ever since. I love the sound of your old Model A's and even the challenge of driving them through modern traffic, but I sincerely doubt my own ability to maintain such classics faithfully as they should be.

[bushrat]

slowly restoring my grandfathers first car 29 60 B Briggs body Model A. just found your channel

[calsurflance]

I usually over pay and under sell. It’s always the other guy that finds the Faberge egg in a barn and gets it for peanuts, or sells a pile of manure for a kings ransom.
I’ve stopped telling people what I pay for “my toys”. This makes my brother furious as he is “one of those guys “. Most of the time people throw out big numbers just to try to impress, and it’s anyone’s guess if those numbers are even real.
Great buying tips. Much of this advice applies to many other vehicles as well.👌

[matthewbonaccorso]

Hi Paul--thank you for another great video! Each week I look forward to watching your latest production. I purchased my first Model A in the mid 60's while in grade school (I still own it), but this "Buyer's Guide" video continues to provide valuable information even to those of us who already own them. I retired at the age of 70 earlier this year and it was your videos along with the VFF online forum that have helped me begin to get more active with my A's. Thanks again and I hope that you are feeling better and regaining your strength.--Matt

[fordilac]

I love your enthusiasm for the Model A.