1929 Ford Model A Coupe, Used by Henry Ford

Summary

Ford Motor Company sold almost five million Model A cars over the 1928-1931 model years, but this one had a special owner: Henry Ford. Unusual equipment included custom upholstery, cowl ventilators, experimental brake drums, and a socket in the rear window shelf to hold a bottle of Mr. Ford's favorite mineral water. The black paint was accented with red striping.

Ford Motor Company sold almost five million Model A cars over the 1928-1931 model years, but this one had a special owner: Henry Ford. Unusual equipment included custom upholstery, cowl ventilators, experimental brake drums, and a socket in the rear window shelf to hold a bottle of Mr. Ford's favorite mineral water. The black paint was accented with red striping.

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1929

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

38.372.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry and Clara Ford

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Upholstery

Color

Black (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 72 in

Width: 68 in

Length: 158 in

Inscriptions

Radiator front marked: FORD Hubs marked: FORD

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