Vehicle Description
For consignment, a 1931 Ford Model A Speedster with unknown mileage. Speedsters were stripped down and intended for racing and this one features a built 201ci up front.
Exterior
The Model T cowl is black and maintains the overall color theme to the car with its exposed black frame and 19-inch wire wheels that are also black. The radiator shell wears more of a brushed metal motif while headlight buckets maintain more of their polished metal shine. Speaking of shine, the cylindrical polished gas tank on back gleams brightly amongst the matte black axle and frame, topped by a tail light and higher, bigger brake light.
Interior
In this open platform, the interior is as much a part of the exterior as all the other parts. A pair of aluminum bucket seats with square edges and no padding occupy our exposed cabin. A fat man wood steering wheel perches on a narrow column that descends to a wooden dashboard with glossy wood housing a few gauges and choke/throttle levers. Planks live in the footwell under the pedals and some carpet pieces are in place around the floor mounted shifter and handbrake. No windshield, no seat belts, no radio, just pure man and machine!
Drivetrain
Here's where the rubber meets the road with a clean 201ci inline four cylinder augmented with a Beavertail balanced crank, forged rods, insert bearings, and a cast iron Lion 3 speed head. It's fueled via a Model B 1-barrel carburetor and rowed into motion via a 3-speed manual transmission with a V8 clutch. In back, power is greeted by 3.78 gearing.
Undercarriage
We find clean conditions underneath where mechanical drum brakes occupy all four corners and transverse leaf springs are up front and in the back. The single exhaust rolls straight through a stock style muffler and exits out back.
Drive-Ability
No frills, but all fun on this adult sized go cart with an historic bend. The engine delivers good power and a great sound, steering is crisp, and handling was tested at pedestrian speeds and deemed both adequate and fun. The short list of functions on board, including a singular front fog light, operate as they should and if we had a race car room, this would be in it, but onto the showroom floor it goes! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you're a race fan, here's an early iteration that demonstrates just how raw things were back in the day. They said that drivers were a different breed and two minutes behind the wheel of this showpiece ground proofs that for driver and occupants. I think we grew some new chest hair. Anyway, it's a fantastic, well sorted example and will surely grace the next garage it calls home.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Aluminum
Vehicle Warranty
Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. The building reopened as Classic Auto Mall January 1, 2017. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: The vehicles we list for sale at eBay are also for sale at our retail location. Please contact us to confirm vehicle availability.
We reserve the right to end an auction early. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. We accept the following forms of payment: Cash in person, wire transfer, certified funds, institutional financing. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable vehicle information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed is made. EPA mileage estimates are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
Fees and Taxes
State or local taxes, title, license fee, processing fees of $299, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price.
