1930 Ford Model A

Cabriolet Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

A830332

Clear

Gasoline

For sale is my 1930 Ford Cabriolet convertible. The cabriolet is not to be confused with a roadster - the cabriolet was produced in limited numbers, and was a more expensive and more sophisticated single-seat (or rumble seat) all-weather convertible, as opposed to the less-expensive roadster that was open to the weather. Because so few were made, it is considered a "rare" Model A body style; carbriolets are among the most valuable Model A Fords. My friend bought a 1930 coupe that had been stored in a Montana barn since the early '50's, and he only wanted the tub for his hot rod. I bought the rest of the car from him and mated it to a VERY clean cabriolet tub that a man had in a nearby town, thus creating this car. I think that if you want to build a hot rod, this would make an excellent starting point - I have done all the "dirty work" already. If you want to restore a Model A, then this would be the body style to invest your time and money in, because you will end up with the most valuable car. The body is in very good condition overall. The tub was already in primer when I got it, and a previous owner had done an excellent job of creating a 1-inch square steel frame for the back half (see photos from trunk) - this would work very well for a hot rod, or could be replaced with the original wood for a restoration. Both door are in excellent shape, no lower rust. The front cowl has had its lower areas patched, and the gas tank replaced. It is also in very good shape. The trunk lid would need a lot of work, but is there - these are pretty hard to come by. The windshield frame is off a closed car, and has new glass in it. The fenders, hood, running boards and splash aprons I had blasted down to bare metal and then welded up the rips. The body is painted with two coats of DP-90, which is a wonderful product: it is a combination primer/sealer, so you can keep the car as it is as long as you want, in the weather/etc, and then you can do your body work right over the DP. All you have to do is scuff it with a 3M pad prior to final painting. There is NO body filler on the whole car - solid Henry Ford metal, ready for you to finish as you like. The interior I simply mocked up myself and finished in a flame red to match the wheels. The chassis very straight, cleaned and painted in satin black, and has new brake rods (I did not open up the hubs). The wheels are Ford V8 17 inch, blasted and powder-coated flame red with new hub caps, and matching whitewall tires. The motor is a 1929 block, which was plastic-blasted, painted in the correct Ford green and black, pan dropped and cleaned, tuned up, carb rebuilt. It starts quickly and easily, runs/idles well, and has plenty of power. It does leak and burn oil, though, and you will need to address this. I have driven it around and even on the highway but its embarassing - a new set of rings will probably do the trick ($27.50 at Macs Antique Auto Parts). I have never done rings before and will let the new owner do that. The radiator was boiled, leaks fixed, painted, and pressure-tested at a radiator shop, and the motor stays cool at all times. New exhaust pipe/muffler, hoses, belt, plugs, wires, battery, points, cap/rotor, etc. Transmission shifts well with no slop, bearing noise, etc. Clutch seems to be in great shape, no chatter. The headlights and taillights are repro, just hotwired in a simple circuit, as is the motor. My goal with this car was to have some fun and end up with a car that one could either drive as-is, or not have to "undo" a lot of someone-elses work to make what they want of out of it. It looks like a hot rod, but hasn't been hacked up yet - it can be whatever you want it to be. You will still have plenty to do to restore it or rod it, but that's true of any old car. The car is sold "as-is" and "where-is", and absolutely no warrantees are made concerning it or its condition, either expressed or implied. I have done my best to describe it as well as I can and include lots of photos, but all potential buyers are welcome and encouraged to see the car in person (Belgrade, Montana). Clear title, bonded until 2014 (because the car came out of a barn after 60 years). I will glady answer all questions in a timely manner. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!On Dec-17-11 at 09:55:45 PST, seller added the following information: UPDATE: To those who have asked, sorry, I will not reveal my reserve price, but I will say that it is VERY reasonable - so be careful when bidding, 'cause you just might win.