1980 Ford Model A

Convertible

4 cylinder

Manual

MOM1EX3094

Clear

Gasoline

I AM SELLING MY 1980 FORD SHAY MODEL A CONVERTIBLE. I'VE ENJOYED THE MODEL A FOR YEARS BUT NOW I'M BUILDING A CROCKER INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND NEED TO PASS IT ALONG TO SOMEONE ELSE. THE SHAY IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL MECHANICAL CONDITION. I'VE KEPT IT IN ORIGINAL COSMETIC CONDITION BECAUSE THE PATINA PERFECTLY REPLICATES AN ORIGINAL 1929 MODEL A THATS IN GREAT ORIGINAL CONDITION BUT NEVER RESTORED. I DO ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE RESTORATIONS AND KEEP IT INSIDE MY SHOP AT ALL TIMES. MOST PEOPLE LOOKING AT THE CAR HAVE TO BE CONVINCED THAT ITS NOT AN ORIGINAL 1929. THIS IS A REAL ATTENTION GETTER WITH ALMOST EVERYONE ON THE HIGHWAY WAVING OR GIVING US THE THUMBS UP. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE REALLY ENJOY THIS CAR AND USE IT REGULARLY HENCE NORMAL WEAR IN TEAR IS EVIDENT. I HAVE A CONVERTIBLE TOP WHICH WE DONT USE STORED IN MY SHOP. THIS CAR WAS BUILT AS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE FORD MOTOR CO AND THE SHAY MOTOR CO. THE CHASIS IS PURPOSE BUILT FOR THIS CAR BY FORD, NOT A CONVERSION. THE 2.3 LITER OHC ENGINE AND 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION EFFORTLESSLY PROPEL THE SHAY TO EXCITING SPEEDS AND MORE LIMITED ONLY BY ITS TIRES. DISC BRAKES ON THE FRONT AND THE RELATIVELY LIGHT WEIGHT GIVE IT A GREAT RIDE. (QUITE BETTER THAN MY FORD EXPLORER). THE LARGE DIAMETER 18" SPOKE WHEELS AND TALL FIRESTONE 5.50 x18" TIRES GEAR THE MODEL A PRETTY HIGH WHICH RESULTS IN THE ENGINE JUST LOAFING ALONG AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. TIRES ARE ALMOST NEW INCLUDING THE SINGLE SIDE MOUNT SPARE IT HAS A BENCH SEAT FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER WITH SEAT BELTS AND A RUMBLE SEAT THAT SEATS 2. THE REAR TRUNK SEEN IN THE PHOTOS HAS A LARGE CAPACITY AND THERE IS ALSO STORAGE IN THE RUMBLE SEAT AREA WHEN NOT CARRYING EXTRA PASSENGERS. I HAVE A CURRENT 2 YEAR STATE INSPECTION TAG, CLEAR LOUISIANA TITLE AND REGISTRATION.