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Year: 1931. FORD A DELUXE PHEATON,

One of only 2,229 deluxe models ever made in 1931 Originally built in Illinois in the late 60s, found in a barn 15 years ago Rebuilt in America with some new parts and the original body and engine Shipped to the UK 12 years ago Correctly registered Ford 1931, numbers matching engine – 5.7 litre V8, Boxed chassis, dropped I-beam front end with disc brakes Ford locker axle 1969 Z28 – 350 Chevy four-bolt with hi-po heads +40 domed pistons, 357 ci, nice lumpy cam Weiand tunnel ram with dual Holleys Billet MSD dizzy, Streetfire CDI box, Blaster coil Fresh starter and new flexplate 700R4 four-speed automatic gearbox with manual shift kit Teflon clutch plates and TCI converter Ally radiator and ’32 grill shell (steel), stainless grill insert Body has had new floor, all woodwork not seen removed and replaced With steel and CDS tube including doors Removable Carson-style roof – four bolts and pull the pins and it’s a convertible!! Mickey Thompson drag radials. Don’t Just Rent a Car, Rent an Experience.

The 1931 Ford Deluxe Phaeton, also known as the Model A, was the final model year for the original Model A, a car that succeeded the iconic Model T. Ford introduced the Model A in late 1927, and its production ran until early 1932. The Deluxe Phaeton was a popular body style, a four-door open-top touring car that offered a more luxurious and stylish option compared to the standard phaeton.

Design and Features

The 1931 Deluxe Phaeton was an aesthetically refined vehicle. It had a slender cowl, wood-grain dashboard, and polished brightwork on the windshield frame, as well as a more elegant upholstery and a higher-quality folding top than the standard model. It was powered by a 201-cubic inch (3.3 L) four-cylinder engine that produced 40 horsepower. The car had a top speed of around 65 mph and was known for its reliability and durability.