1929 Ford Model A Roadster â?" Steel Body Hot Rod with 355ci V8, 708 Miles Since Build Why This Car Is Special The 1929 Ford Model A holds a unique place in American automotive history. When Henry Ford introduced the Model A in late 1927, it ended an 18-year run of the Model T and signaled Ford's return to genuine competition with General Motors. The Model A was a dramatic leap forward â?" it offered a proper sliding-gear transmission, hydraulic shock absorbers, and a 40-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine at a time when most buyers were just grateful to have reliable transportation. Ford sold more than 4 million Model A's between 1928 and 1931, and the roadster body style became one of the most popular platforms for customization in the decades that followed. It's no accident that the Model A roadster became a foundational vehicle for the American hot rod movement â?" the proportions are right, the steel body is workable, and the short wheelbase keeps the whole package tight and purposeful. This particular 1929 Ford Model A roadster represents a complete ground-up build executed with real hardware, not budget shortcuts. The steel body is a meaningful detail â?" fiberglass reproduction bodies are common in the Model A hot rod world because original steel is increasingly difficult to find and work with. Having a steel body on a build like this preserves the structural integrity and visual authenticity that fiberglass simply cannot replicate. With only 708 miles since the completion of the build, this car has been broken in but not worn in. Everything that was going to loosen up has loosened up, and everything that was going to seat has seated â?" without putting real wear on any of the major components. The builder made deliberate choices throughout this project. The drivetrain combination, suspension engineering, and comfort upgrades all point to someone who wanted a car they could actually drive, not just trailer to shows. Features List - 355ci V8 engine - Edelbrock intake and carburetor - Turbo 350 automatic transmission - 9-inch Ford rear end with 4-link coilover rear suspension - 4-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors - Power rack and pinion steering - Vintage Air climate control system with dash vents - Chrome tilt steering column with leather-wrapped steering wheel - Dolphin gauge cluster - Black vinyl interior with vertical-stitch door panels - AM/FM/CD Bluetooth audio - Staggered wheel and tire fitment â?" 235/55/17 front, 255/55/18 rear - Hidden kill switch - Seat belts - Steel body - 708 miles since build completion Mechanical The engine in this 1929 Ford Model A is a 355 cubic inch V8 built on the small-block Chevrolet platform, fed through an Edelbrock intake manifold and Edelbrock carburetor. Edelbrock has been supplying performance induction equipment to the hot rod community since the 1930s, and their intake and carburetor combinations have a well-earned reputation for strong street performance and reliable tuning. The 355ci displacement â?" one bore size over the standard 350 â?" is a common and well-understood stroker variant that delivers added torque without sacrificing the proven bottom-end architecture of the small-block. Backing the engine is a Turbo 350 automatic transmission, a General Motors unit introduced in 1969 that became one of the most widely used automatics in the hot rod and custom car world due to its compact size, mechanical durability, and straightforward serviceability. It is a sensible choice for a build intended for regular driving. Power reaches the pavement through a Ford 9-inch rear axle, one of the strongest production rear ends ever built and a staple of performance builds for the better part of six decades. The 4-link coilover rear suspension positions the axle precisely under load while allowing the builder to dial in ride height and spring rate independently. Up front, the power rack and pinion steering system replaces the slow, vague feel of the origin