Ford Model A | Buyer’s Guide
As host Danny Hopkins, editor of Practical Classics magazine, puts it in our latest buyers guide video, driving a Ford Model A is completely addictive. Produced from 1928 to 1930 in numbers exceeding 5 million, there are still plenty of these “absolutely fantastic” vehicles to be had. Follow along as Danny goes over the ins and outs of these cars, including typical problem areas.
The Fort Worth Model ‘A’ Club participated in the Wheels for Wellness downtown Fort Worth car show on Saturday, September 21. We had 15 cars with members in attendance, and all seemed to enjoy the show.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, born into a wealthy family, could afford the best luxury automobiles. But it was a part of his "everyman" appeal that, when at home, he drove humble cars like this 1929 Ford Model A. Many of his cars were equipped with special controls that allowed the partially paralyzed Roosevelt to oper-ate the foot pedals with his hands.
On Saturday, August 24, our tour to Triple F Automotive was very interesting and lots of awe-some cars in the showroom and then an enormous variety of cars and trucks being restored, modified, etc. in the shops.
Although we have not completed our fund raising goal (we are at about 80%) for construction, we want to complete the “shell” of the structure this year as we continue to raise the remaining funds for completion. We expect to have displays in place in our new expanded area this time next year.
While Theodore Roosevelt preferred the stately formality of the horse drawn carriage, successor William Howard Taft Motorized the White House Fleet.
On July 20, thirteen Model A’s and five moderns participated in a tour to Mary’s Café in Tin Top, TX. Twenty-five members, family and friends enjoyed the rolling countryside views and the tasty food at Mary’s. Following the lunch, some members drove to Weatherford to tour the Vintage Car Museum before returning to Fort Worth.
Wheels for Wellness is a fun event with over 400 vehicles attending but more important WFW arranges with a lab for FREE PSA blood tests. Our donation will cover the cost of registration for members Model A’s for 21 vehicles, first come, first registered.
Looking for a Late 1927 Model A Ford engine crank with FORD script on the middle (angle) bar, 11/16” lug nut socket, 8 inch throw-offset, 90 degree pin position.
1929 Cabriolet - UnRestored Body For Sale - Body is in great shape. If interested, please call Jerry Tucker. Sorry if I miss your call, I am working on Model A’s. Please leave a message and I will return your call.
As Co-chair for the 2024 Texas Tour, hosted by the Dallas Model A Ford Club, my desire was to have it in Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas, rich with Texas history. I love planning tours, but it wouldn’t have been the success that it was without the help of so many club members!
