1931 Ford Model A

VICKY Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

A4395808

Gasoline

THIS IS THE KIND OF RESTORED RARE 1931 FORD VICTORIA THAT ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS DREAM OF FINDING! THIS EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE COMES OUT OF THE ESTATE OF A COLLECTOR OF VERY FINE CONCOURS CARS, SOME OF WHICH WERE SHOWN AT SUCH HIGHLY REGARDED SHOWS AS PEBBLE BEACH! THE 1931 FORD VICTORIA REPRESENTS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE OF MODEL A’S, AS THIS MODEL WAS MANUFACTURED FOR ONLY TWO YEARS, 1930 AND 1931! THIS BEAUTIFUL FULLY RESTORED VICKY IS FINISHED IN A VERY ELEGANT COLOR COMBINATION AND IS AVAILABLE JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING & SUMMER CAR SHOWS AND CRUISING! A COMPLETE “PROFESSIONAL” BODY-OFF-FRAME MECHANICAL & COSMETIC RESTORATION WAS PERFORMED THAT BROUGHT THIS FABULOUS 1931 FORD VICTORIA BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY! EVERY DETAIL HAS BEEN ADDRESSED, AND IT IS ‘STOCK’ EXACTLY AS IT LEFT THE FACTORY! ALTHOUGH MANY PEOPLE WOULD PUT THIS CAR IN A MUSEUM, IT DESERVES TO BE OUT CRUISING, WITH ITS DRIVER SITTING BEHIND THE WHEEL WEARING THE BIGGEST SMILE YOU’VE EVER SEEN! PRIOR TO RESTORATION, THIS WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL 1931 FORD VICTORIA “SURVIVOR”, THAT HAD BEEN EXTREMELY WELL CARED FOR & MAINTAINED, AND APPEARED TO HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED. THIS VICKY HAS BEEN BROUGHT BACK TO ITS FORMER GLORY, AND IS NOW BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO VERY LUCKY EBAY BIDDERS! THE RESTORATION COVERED EVERYTHING FROM A-Z INCLUDING GORGEOUS NEW PAINT, NEW CHROME, ALL NEW WEATHER STRIPPING, NEW TOP MATERIAL, NEW TIRES, NEW INTERIOR, NEW CARPET, ENGINE REBUILD, CARBURETOR REBUILD, TRANSMISSION REBUILD, NEW CLUTCH, COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM REBUILD, NEW EXHAUST, NEW BATTERY, NEW EVERYTHING! DETAILS EXTERIOR THE EXTERIOR OF THIS VICTORIA APPEARS LIKE NEW! THE BODY WAS REMOVED FROM THE FRAME AND ALL COMPONENTS WERE RESTORED TO ‘AS NEW’ CONDITION. THE CHROME BUMPERS, GRILLE AND ALL THE BODY TRIM APPEAR AS NEW. THE BODY WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE BARE METAL. SHE RECEIVED A “SUPERIOR” CORRECT $15,000 TWO-TONE BROWN/BLACK REPAINT. THE PAINT WAS PAINSTAKINGLY REDONE TO GIVE THE CAR ITS CORRECT ORIGINAL APPEARANCE. THE BODY, WIRE WHEELS AND DASH WERE THEN MASTERFULLY PIN-STRIPED IN RED! LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, THE WIRE WHEELS ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION. THIS BEAUTIFUL VICTORIA RIDES ON A SET OF CORRECT WIDE WHITE WALL TIRES. SINCE THIS WAS A BODY-OFF-FRAME RESTORATION OF AN ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA CAR, THE UNDERCARRIAGE SHOWS AS ALL NEW ORIGINAL WITH NO HINT OF RUST. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EXAMPLE OF A PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED “SHOW QUALITY” 1931 FORD VICTORIA! INTERIOR WHEN YOU SIT DOWN INSIDE THIS 1931 VICTORIA, IT’S LIKE BEING IN A TIME CAPSULE FROM 1931. THE ENTIRE INTERIOR WAS REDONE TO AS NEW ORIGINAL CONDITION AND IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. NEW CORRECT CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY WERE INSTALLED. ALL PAINTED INTERIOR SURFACES WERE REPAINTED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION. ALL ORIGINAL PARTS WERE EITHER CLEANED & POLISHED OR REFINISHED TO LIKE NEW CONDITION! TO SEE HOW NICE THE INTERIOR IS, JUST LOOK AT THE PHOTOS. THE INTERIOR IS GORGEOUS! MECHANICALS THIS 1931 MODEL A VICTORIA IS POWERED BY ITS 200.5 CU IN. 40 BHP @ 2200 RPM ENGINE WITH 128 FT-LBS TORQUE @ 1000 RPM. WITH ONLY 53.8 LBS/HP, THIS VICKY HAS PLENTY OF POWER, WITH A TOP SPEED RATED AT 75 MPH. I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH MODEL A’s AND I AM AMAZED AT HOW SMOOTH THIS ENGINE RUNS! THEY JUST DON’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS ONE! THE ENGINE, CARBURETOR, THREE-SPEED SLIDING GEAR MANUAL TRANSMISSION, MULTIPLE DISC CLUTCH, BRAKE SYSTEM, ETC HAVE ALL BEEN REBUILT, AND EVERYTHING OPERATES PERFECTLY. THE SUSPENSION AND FRONT END IS TIGHT AND THIS MODEL A DRIVES LIKE NEW! ENGINE COMPARTMENT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS VERY CLEAN & TIDY. THE 1931 FORD MODEL A VICTORIA Though born in adversity, the Model A was the 'New Car' that took Ford from the ranks of the simple utilitarian Model T to the zenith of an automobile with serviceable good looks. The elder Henry Ford had been reluctant to bid farewell to the venerable 'T' because the Model T was the best-selling car in the Únited States of America in the mid-1920s. But once he reached accord with son Edsel (who fought to build a new car), Henry plunged headlong into the Model A project. He designed the new chassis and engine himself, while Edsel oversaw the styling. The Model A's styling was sophisticated and derived mainly from Lincoln, which was overseen by Edsel. The Model A was a more refined car than its Model T sibling, with better reliability, greater performance, refined operation, and a variety of bodies that were versatile in any weather condition. The first Model A rolled off the assembly line in October 1927. It offered more comfort and performance than comparably priced cars and came in nine different models. The Victoria was introduced as an upscale Model "A" with the intention of attracting more affluent customers. It has a unique and "formal" design which some call a "gangster" look. The Victoria is a rare model and this one would make a great addition to any collection. By the end of 1930, Ford had sold four million Model A's. THIS 1931 MODEL A IS BY FAR OF MUCH HIGHER QUALITY THAN SIMILAR CARS USUALLY LISTED ON EBAY. I HAVE SET THE RESERVE FOR THIS AUCTION WELL BELOW THIS “SHOW QUALITY” VICTORIA’S VALUE! THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THIS FABULOUS 1931 FORD VICTORIA THAT WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF DRIVING ENJOYMENT AND PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. READY TO SHOW OR DRIVE! SEE MY 456 FEEDBACKS & 100% POSITIVE RATING AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE! BID TO WIN! YOU WON’T FIND ANOTHER 1931 VICTORIA THIS NICE ANYTIME SOON! Vehicle Condition: THIS 1931 FORD VICTORIA CAME OUT OF A COLLECTION OF CONCOURS SHOW CARS, AND HAD UNDERGONE AN EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL “SHOW QUALITY” RESTORATION. THE BODY HAS RECEIVED A CORRECT SPECTACULAR $15,000 REPAINT. THE BUMPERS WERE REPLATED AND APPEAR AS NEW. THE INTERIOR RECEIVED ALL NEW UPHOLSTERY, NEW CARPET AND NEWLY PAINTED SURFACES AND LOOKS NEAR NEW! THE REBUILT ENGINE PROVIDES EXCELLENT ACCELERATION, THE REBUILT TRANSMISSION SHIFTS PERFECTLY, THE CLUTCH IS AS SMOOTH AS BUTTER, AND THE REBUILT BRAKES STOP THE CAR VERY WELL. THIS VICKY IS READY TO SHOW OR CRUISE! This Victoria was beautifully restored some years ago, but is still in spectacular condition. There is only the very slightest hint of age showing. In fact, it is so nice that one must nit-pick to list exceptions. Everything on the exterior of this Vicky looks like new! There is a bubble in the paint on the driver’s side of the cowl, and there are a few tiny paint touchups. The interior shows as new, except for some very minor fraying of the carpet at the pedals and seat supports. Everything else inside looks like new! This is a “superior” restoration that is almost too nice to drive, and a Model A Victoria the new owner will be very proud to drive and show. Note that the mileage listed above is believed to be the total miles since new. This Ford Victoria will definitely turn heads and get thumbs up virtually everywhere it goes! Terms of Sale: BIDS ARE BINDING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM PRIOR TO BIDDING. A 25% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 72 HOURS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE IN THE FORM OF CASHIERS CHECK OR WIRE TRANSFER WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF BIDDING. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED IN WEST HILLS, CA AND THE SELLER WILL GLADLY MAKE THE VEHICLE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SELLER IS WILLING TO ASSIST WINNING BIDDER IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY. HOWEVER, ALL COSTS FOR TRANSPORT & DELIVERY ARE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SHIPPER BY THE WINNING BIDDER. I AM LISTING THIS 1931 FORD VICKY FOR ITS OWNER! TITLE WILL BE TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE OWNER TO THE WINNER OF THIS AUCTION. I AM EXPERIENCED IN VINTAGE CAR SALES AND WILL ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE SALE OF THIS VEHICLE TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND TROUBLE FREE TRANSACTION. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO ACCURATELY DESCRIBE THIS VEHICLE AND DISCLOSE ANY KNOWN DEFECTS. THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD “AS-IS”. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE INSPECTED OR TO HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY, TO HAVE SATISFIED HIMSELF/HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE, AND TO BID BASED SOLELY UPON THAT JUDGMENT. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNINTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR REPAIRS THAT MAY BE NEEDED. Seller reserves the right to end this auction early due to prior sale, and to reject bids from anyone with Zero or Negative feedback. If you do not have a good positive feedback rating, please contact me by telephone or the email listed below to discuss your intentions and ability to pay for the car if you are the winning bidder. THIS VEHICLE IS LOCATED IN SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VEHICLE, EMAIL OR CALL STEVE Stevekr2000@aol.com (818) 340-4700 All questions will be gladly answered! PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INVESTMENT GRADE VEHICLE CAN BE FINANCED THROUGH JJ BEST CLASSIC CAR FINANCE. YOU CAN OWN AND ENJOY YOUR DREAM CAR TODAY AND PAY IT OFF OVER TIME! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT http://www.jjbest.com/ OR CONTACT LENNY FOUGERE AT (800) USA-1965 FOR MORE DETAILS. On Mar-24-12 at 12:02:41 PDT, seller added the following information: NOTE: AT ONE PLACE IN THE TEXT, IT MISTAKENLY REFERS TO THE COLOR AS A TWO-TONE "BROWN/BLACK". THE COLOR IS ACTUALLY A TWO-TONE BURGUNDY/BLACK AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS AND STATED ELSEWHERE IN THE LISTING.