Ford’s Model A years spanned 1927 through 1931. These were the cars that replaced the hugely successful Ford Model T sometimes referred to as the Universal Car.

Ford Motor Company sold about 2 million Model A’s by 1929 and 3 million by 1930. By the time that Model A production was halted in March of 1932 some 4.8 million Ford Model A’s had been produced. Some say that a lot the inspiration for Ford’s Model A was actually General Motors. GM had caught up with Ford’s assembly line advantage by the mid 1920’s and this sent a simple message to Henry Ford. It was time for a change. Henry Ford had a reputation for liking the status quo and as a result some of his competitors were not only duplicating his production capability but also offering car buyers many more choices.
The 1931 Ford Four Door Sedan
Ford Model A’s were designed by both Henry Ford and Edsel Ford. When you look at the 1930 and 31 Model A’s they look like the 1928 and 29 models except they were quite different in detail. These included wider and lower fenders and a higher hood. Instead of the nickel plated radiator the 1931 model has one from stainless steel. Also the latter models had smaller diameter wheels.

The Ford Model A’s were also considered quite a good value. There was quite a lot of car priced into a relatively low new car price. The Ford Model A came with a modern electrical system and a three speed gear box. The Model A also had four wheel mechanical brakes versus the old two wheel only. The Model A’s reportedly could do 65 MPH and some said even more. These new features and a low price were a big reason why Ford outsold Chevrolet in both 1929 and 1930.
The 1931 Ford Model A is an automobile that today you’ll see in fine restoration with plenty of originality. You may also happen to see this Ford model converted into a street rod with plenty of conversions. Either way, the 1931 Ford Model A is an excellent collector automobile as well as a piece of history about the Ford Motor Company.

The 1931 Ford Fordor Town Sedan featured in this article is a good representation of the progress Ford made since the discontinuance of the Model T. Shown here is the rare Murray Body Fordor Three Window Town Sedan with a luggage trunk.
This vehicle also serves as a milestone car since 1931 was the last year that Ford produced the Model A. The year 1931 was also the a year where Ford offered more different models than at anytime in their history to date.
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