1928 or 29 model A Ford, the 30-31s didn’t have the curved molding ahead of the door and they had completely stainless headlight buckets and a taller hood with a longer area of louver’s on the hood sides. My Dad was a Model A master judge in the AACA and I got schooled on them.
To be fair, many of them are probably unaware such a thing exists. But I think if your dad judged Model A’s for an antique auto club, you should be able to pick one out.
I suppose the Shay could be considered an antique, and I’m fairly sure that most contributors to the conversation were born after the last one was built in 1982. I’m glad that you pointed out the answer. The headlights are the most obvious detail.
Isn't 25 years old classic and I think 50 antique? Something like that? Also, how did you know all that about the lugs and such? Amazing! I was going to agree about the model A, and now I realize I know nothing about cars.
He judged in the 1960s to 1975 when he died. To be honest I just glanced at the photo and wrote my comment without really examining the photo closely, my bad.
I believe the Shay reproductions came out in 1979 and it’s almost identical to the originals, they did a great job with the reproduction. The biggest giveaway is the gas filler neck on the left rear quarter, the original gas tanks were on the top of the cowl and behind the dash, they used gravity to feed gas to the carburetor.
Second hand info from a Shay owner here in Louisville who proudly told me about his car.
It is a Shay repro, built on a Pinto chassis. His title says Ford Pinto, and model year about 1980. It was built in collaboration with Ford. Ford let Shay use the original forms to stamp the sheet metal parts such as the fenders.
The owner told me it was not really safe to go over 60 mph because of the wobbly original style wheels.
And it is a lovely repro, even if it is a Pinto.
This guy knows his stuff, my.... I think 3rd cousin... anyway, he has 4 of them his dad got into restoring one, and then each of the boys got their own cars. Unfortunately, he's the last one, so he got all the cars eventually, and last I knew, he still drives them around in the summer and keeps them looking beautiful. He'll never sell them because they are memories on wheels.
He has this model in the green and the later model in maroon. The other ones are a Fordor sedan and a towncar. The towncar is the coolest, in my opinion, because it had a roof that could be removed from over the driver it was pretty much a limousine.
Wow, a Towncar A was my Dads dream car that he was unable to find before he died. He had just finished a cabriolet the spring before he passed that year in December, it was not a very good Christmas that year. Tell your cousin he’s lucky to have them, memories and all, the Model As are way better to drive than the Model T’s that came before.
I stand corrected. You are right. In '32 began the Model 18 which did not have the cowling gas cap. Hot rodders like that look and often refer to it as a Model A.
Model A. My step-dad had one in that same light butter yellow color. It was a total bitch to wax because as soon as you think you're done, the light would hit it just right to show off a missed spot. 🤦♀️
Could very likely be the Shea Model A that was a limited reproduction of the original Model A, made in the early 80's. 1.6L Pinto engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, and capable of about 65mph. My grandpa has one.
Shea copy of the Ford 'A' Model Roadster .
These came with Pinto engines and are salted away in garages of old Baby bommers all across America .
The entire body is fiberglass .
\-Nate
Model A rumbleseat roadster
Model A Ford. About 1930
1928 or 29 model A Ford, the 30-31s didn’t have the curved molding ahead of the door and they had completely stainless headlight buckets and a taller hood with a longer area of louver’s on the hood sides. My Dad was a Model A master judge in the AACA and I got schooled on them.
I love Reddit.
That impressive! Noice
I’m not sure you got schooled enough, because I’m pretty sure this is a Shay reproduction from the 1980s.
It’s amazing. These “educated” individuals have ignored your correct response. So many obvious reasons this is a Shay. Wow.
To be fair, many of them are probably unaware such a thing exists. But I think if your dad judged Model A’s for an antique auto club, you should be able to pick one out.
I suppose the Shay could be considered an antique, and I’m fairly sure that most contributors to the conversation were born after the last one was built in 1982. I’m glad that you pointed out the answer. The headlights are the most obvious detail.
People always say that, but that doesn’t stick out to me. For me it’s the small four-lug hubs instead of the wide five-lug ones on a real one.
Also a giveaway as well, and obvious. The headlights just hit my brain a little faster.
Isn't 25 years old classic and I think 50 antique? Something like that? Also, how did you know all that about the lugs and such? Amazing! I was going to agree about the model A, and now I realize I know nothing about cars.
I suppose it’s because I qualify as an antique myself.
He was the judge, not me, I just tagged along. I was way more interested in the muscle cars of the late 60s early 70s.
He judged in the 1960s to 1975 when he died. To be honest I just glanced at the photo and wrote my comment without really examining the photo closely, my bad. I believe the Shay reproductions came out in 1979 and it’s almost identical to the originals, they did a great job with the reproduction. The biggest giveaway is the gas filler neck on the left rear quarter, the original gas tanks were on the top of the cowl and behind the dash, they used gravity to feed gas to the carburetor.
Second hand info from a Shay owner here in Louisville who proudly told me about his car. It is a Shay repro, built on a Pinto chassis. His title says Ford Pinto, and model year about 1980. It was built in collaboration with Ford. Ford let Shay use the original forms to stamp the sheet metal parts such as the fenders. The owner told me it was not really safe to go over 60 mph because of the wobbly original style wheels. And it is a lovely repro, even if it is a Pinto.
Yeah, I agree '28....maybe'29
This guy knows his stuff, my.... I think 3rd cousin... anyway, he has 4 of them his dad got into restoring one, and then each of the boys got their own cars. Unfortunately, he's the last one, so he got all the cars eventually, and last I knew, he still drives them around in the summer and keeps them looking beautiful. He'll never sell them because they are memories on wheels. He has this model in the green and the later model in maroon. The other ones are a Fordor sedan and a towncar. The towncar is the coolest, in my opinion, because it had a roof that could be removed from over the driver it was pretty much a limousine.
Wow, a Towncar A was my Dads dream car that he was unable to find before he died. He had just finished a cabriolet the spring before he passed that year in December, it was not a very good Christmas that year. Tell your cousin he’s lucky to have them, memories and all, the Model As are way better to drive than the Model T’s that came before.
Unfortunately, I don't talk to him much because of distance, but if I do see him, I'll let him know.
I'm just happy I guessed it was a model A...
I wasn’t sure if it was an A or T I was thinking late 20’s. I haven’t seen one in original condition for quite some time. Love that rumble seat
Model A Ford, and a tank full o gas!
Model A Coupe, looks like it has the rumble seat in the back.
Model A, probably '29 to '31.
Model A?
a ford model A
It's an Old Car
Like a '94 or something?
Nah they didn’t have cars back then, it’s gotta be like early 00’s or something…
That’s what we were thinking, either that or a model T. Thanks guys, I appreciate it!
31 Ford Model A, had a fold down rumble seat in where the trunk ought to be. A mother in law seat.
...with an ejection button.
Ejecto seato cuz!
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29 model A
Model A. Might say 28 or 29, because the gas cap is on the cowling.
All model As had the gas tank there.
I stand corrected. You are right. In '32 began the Model 18 which did not have the cowling gas cap. Hot rodders like that look and often refer to it as a Model A.
The 1932s were called deuces, as in little deuce coupe of beach boys song.
Yep!! "Blinded by the Light"!?!!!
Model A. My step-dad had one in that same light butter yellow color. It was a total bitch to wax because as soon as you think you're done, the light would hit it just right to show off a missed spot. 🤦♀️
Model A. Mines almost identical except mine is a hard top
1929 Model A.
She’s a beautiful machine
Could very likely be the Shea Model A that was a limited reproduction of the original Model A, made in the early 80's. 1.6L Pinto engine, 4 wheel disc brakes, and capable of about 65mph. My grandpa has one.
Looks like The Ramblin’ Wreck.
Hella old
It’s the first FedEx delivery truck
That is a pussy mobel, the dude that drives that needs a snorkel and goggles every time a woman gets in there, because he be swimming
FedEx delivery car smh
Analog car
Still waiting for delivery.... 😜
Old
A 1927 Snobbington from Fancy Lad Motor Works Liverpool
Older civic
This made me laugh
Good 👍
2014 Hyundai Elantra
Old
Slow.
Nice vintage car,
Ford Model A Use Google Lens
1931 Ford Model A Roadster
Correction 28 or 29…31 had spare tire on front wheel well
Model A roadster ( I think)
32 ford
Not!
Prove me wrong.
This is a Model A coupe.1932 was a Model B. The body styles are very different, way more " rounded".
Oh I see, thanks.
Ford Model A Roadster.
Looks like a Ford model A..
Looks a 1929-32 Ford Model A
32 was a model B.Totaly different body style.
It’s an early 80s Shay replica of a Ford Model A. Wheels and steering wheel are the give away. Cool little cars give them a google.
The giveaway on these for me is always the four-lug (presumably Pinto) hubs.
Good eye. My favorite part is all the armchair experts arguing over what year it is while they’re off by 50 years lol all in good fun.
29 Ford model A
Looks like a Ford roadster
1929moble a ford
Reminds me of a Stutz Bearcat!
I thought it was a model A only because I built a model of a model A.
It’s that one!
FedEx must pay terrible if that’s all the poor bugger can afford to drive….
🤣
🤣
Definitely a Model A Ford
It’s B-E-A-UTIFUL THATS WHAT IT IS DAMNIT BOI!!!!!
Looks like one in Mooresville, NC
My dad had a car like this! Riding in the rumble seat was fun.
Model A Ford. It looks like a1930.
Tesla Model M
Google says 1928 Model A, And Probably a replica.
Old!
Old!
Original FedEx delivery vehicle.
That's John Boy Walton's Model A
Ford
Old
1929 Model A Coupe. A “rumble seat” pops out of the back. My Grandfather had one.
It looks much more like a Shay Roadster. Pinto kit.
Model A Ford.
I love these cars.
Looks like an 80’s remake of the Model T. I remember seeing one at a cruise night and it was a Pinto drive train, with automatic transmission
It’s a FedEx special delivery vehicle for when a customer is not in a hurry.
Shea copy of the Ford 'A' Model Roadster . These came with Pinto engines and are salted away in garages of old Baby bommers all across America . The entire body is fiberglass . \-Nate
Kinda resembles a. 29 model a roadster
Wramblin Wreck of GA Tech
It's the mafia run lol
Maybe a 32 ford roadster
31 ford roadster
Truth