Original, unrestored 1929 Ford Model A first start and drive in a year.

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4 жыл бұрын

January 1, 2020 and I was in the shop going over automotive records and realized that the 1929 fordor hasn't been out of the shop in a year! Shame on me. If you subscribe the channel right now, I will promise to get this car out more and make more videos!
Edit: NEW video on this car here!: • Survivor unrestored 19...
Got the 1929 out and drove the 10 mile round trip to the store and back. NOW, I remember why I hang on to this car. It is the best driving Model A that I have ever driven, and I have driven a lot of them. All original, never been restored, Concours D' Elegance winner.
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They are only original ONCE.
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No, it isn't for sale.
Yes, it has a lot of sealer wax on it (to help preserve the paint).
The color is Andalusite Blue, factory paint.
Yes, is has a round tube radiator.
It gets about 22 MPG.
Fastest I ever drove it? 55 MPH. Usually drive about 45 - 50 MPH.
Yes, it still has plate glass in it.
Yes, I have blankets over the seats to protect the original cloth.
I don't know what it's worth.
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@jamesmiller6637 4 жыл бұрын

I am 71, I used to ride in my Grandpa's 29, he bought it new and drove it regularly as his only transport till 1960.... close my eyes and I can hear the sound of the engine, I can smell the upholstery fabric still......

@jacockistitsworth9392 3 жыл бұрын

Respect my man, my great grandfather had one an kept it till he died in the mid 2000s, but this man had one looking like it's brand new.

@dguy0386 2 жыл бұрын

@@jacockistitsworth9392 did he still drive it in the 2000s or did it sit in the garage for those last couple decades? it'd be crazy to think someone still had this as their regular ol' car within my lifetime

@paulzumpf3612 4 жыл бұрын

I find I have lots of friends when I drive the 31 A to the store or out to dinner. Everyone waves.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@rexjolles 3 жыл бұрын

Just daily it

@blackrat4334 3 жыл бұрын

its crazy to think that in 8 years it'll be 100 years old

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Simon_r2600 3 жыл бұрын

We have a Benz 16/50 Sport Roadster. Built in: 1921 :)

@artdecotimes2942 3 жыл бұрын

@ben smith being old is not a bad thing, and hes not that old but I'm sure you look at a model t and call it ancient...

@adorabasilwinterpock6035 3 жыл бұрын

@ben smith You must be bad at math. President Biden was born in 1942 so he’ll be 87 in 2029.

@2idiot2animate28 3 жыл бұрын

@@adorabasilwinterpock6035 yea

@rearview2709 3 жыл бұрын

I was very fortunate to get to drive my father's 1928 Model A to high school and play happy days. It is the vehicle that I learned how to drive on, back in 1963. It truly was a blast to drive. It was about the same condition as your '29 but his was a 2 door with the fold up front seats. My sister went to her high school prom in this Model A. I am surprised that you did not mention any of the cool things about the car, like the spark advance and throttle on the steering wheel, the push button starter on the floor, the pop out ignition on the dash next to the floating gas gauge or the vacuum windshield wiper that would stop when going up a hill or the windshield that pushed out from the bottom. Ah yes, the good 'ol days of yesterday !!

@montesa35 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That car was just 34 years old that time. Imagine if this was happened in 2020 and your 34 year old car might be an old Toyota Corolla for this generation

@NP-rh3dt 3 жыл бұрын

@@montesa35 It didn't hit me that the A would have only been 34 in 1963, that's crazy. My oldest car is 28 and it has an old charm but realistically it's not too far away from modern vehicles, but a 1928 model in 1963 must have felt absolutely ancient.

@montesa35 3 жыл бұрын

@@NP-rh3dt absolutely right. And what's great? There are still vehicles in the 60s which are mostly unrestored are still exist on most rural or farmland areas in our country, but mostly old trucks (American and Japanese trucks, and also NOT surplus vehicles) ! not cars :)

@timm55 3 жыл бұрын

Soooooooooooooooooo lucky to have this piece of automotive history and drive it like it was bought yesterday. Love it.

@marvinwitte1949 3 жыл бұрын

My dad had a 1955 Ford f100 as his freetime Job but Not with the same Engine is a 6,4 L v8 😍

@allentoyokawa9068 Жыл бұрын

@@marvinwitte1949 6.4* not 6,4

@fastmail55 4 жыл бұрын

Unrestored and original cars are very special.

@irvinmartin9259 4 жыл бұрын

90. 90 freakin’ years old, and it still looks and runs as good as this one does. I’m trying to imagine what the world was like as the first owner drove it home. A WW1 vet was only around 30 years old. Flying machines had been around for 16 years. Electric start (on Cadillacs) was 17 years ago. And now here she is still running down the road as nicely as some new cars, (with a little extra gear whine). She deserves a little more love.

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

The first owner was a dentist and used the car to visit patients in their homes for dental work during and well after the depression. During WW2, the car was well stored. In the very late 40's, the car was used by one of the grandkids for school transportation but driven very little. In the 60's the car was stored again. In the late 70's the car was used once in a great while but seldom. In the early 90's the car was used to take the grandkids for ice cream. Then the original owner died in a motorcycle accident. The car sat. My (adoptive) dad ended up with it in the late 90's. I ended up with it in the early 2010's and made it run again. That's it in a nutshell.

@rupe53 4 жыл бұрын

Irvin Martin ... I have a 1929 American LaFrance (GMC chassis) that I drive once in awhile and it also drives "like new" but it's had some work done to it over the years. You haven't lived till you have experienced the stopping power of MECHANICAL BRAKES at today's road speeds! (not!) Yes, I have had it over 55 mph, but I grow weary of the pucker factor involved. Vehicles of this era are enjoyed best at the leisurely speed they experienced in the past.... 25 - 35 mph.

@justinweaver8787 4 жыл бұрын

@@ModelA love the car and the history. Thank you for sharing it with me and the KZfaq world wish u would drive it more often than 1time a year tho it's hard letting em sit I learned that the hard way think about a couple of extra trips a year to the store tho it be good for the car an extra enjoyment to you as well. Thank you for saving this car. An the history.

@lifehappens7511 3 жыл бұрын

I thank you for posting this short video. How...or why...anyone would give this video a “thumbs down” strains my imagination. Looks to me you’re living a Blessed Life. I’ll wager you’re in the lower Sierra Nevada mountains, my old haunt as a youth in the 1960’s. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary example of Henry Ford’s vision.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

You're right! They thumbs down it because it's not all flashy and professional. I'm just a regular guy with a borrowed iPhone. I don't do all those quick cuts it takes to keep today's youth's attention. I just borrowed an iPhone and talked about my car.

@artdecotimes2942 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelA hah! You can say that again, all the jump cuts in talking and fast moving of shots is ridiculous, they barely remember what books are.

@elzorro9987 3 жыл бұрын

In 1964 I bought a 1929 Model A two-door from a gentleman in a rural area east of Fayetteville, Arkansas. We towed it to an automotive shop to have it checked out. They noted that the line from the fuel filter to the carburetor had been removed and a tap had been installed on the output side of the filter. It turned out that the gas tank contained not gas, but corn liquor. They steamed out the tank, replaced the fuel line, cleaned the spark plugs and installed a new battery, and it started right up. I had a lot of fun driving it around the back roads in that area.

@kaydonahue 3 жыл бұрын

Boot leg Model A? That's hilarious! Now we know where they his the moonshine. My grandfather made bathtub beer! Everyone else in the Czech German community did the same. My mother's family were frugal and sober, you could have 1/2 beer. Every night! My father, an Irishman, learned 1/2 beer is better. They ate 1/2 a meal together. They shared the chores. Living through the depression and wars, they appreciated family. I miss the older neighbors. Everyone visited before dinner, after work, on the porches.

@Deadbuck73 3 жыл бұрын

When I drive I’m happy to see hood out front... you get to see headlights too!!!

@fireballxl5768 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if my modern car would start that well after sitting for a year ! ?

@mariusmarius4878 3 жыл бұрын

In fact it was started a few minutes ago. You can hear little noises of metal cooling. I think it was the exhaust.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariusmarius4878 No. I edited in the distributor lube after I got back because the footage I shot before it started was messed up. So I had to redo it and edit in. That's why tou hear the exhaust cooling.

@wkruit 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago, when my dad died, I started to use his VW Passat. It had been standing still for almost a year. I turned the key and is tarted right away! That’s quality for you!!

@joesjunkgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful automobile! This should be the ultimate “COLD START” video here on KZfaq! Thank you for taking the time to produce this wonderful video.

@gerryeuph 3 жыл бұрын

I have dreamed of owning a Model A since I rode in one as a child. Never could afford one. And you have 3! Please pardon my envy!

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Please don't be envious. Let me help you find a Model A that you can afford and let's get you into a Model A also!

@gerryeuph 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelA That is so amazingly kind of you! Unfortunately due to COVID I am currently laid off from work, so money is very tight. Hopefully when things return to "normal" and I am once again employed I will take you up on your offer. Until then I shall live vicariously through your wonderful videos!

@ericbitzer5247 3 жыл бұрын

@@gerryeuph I know the feeling. Been three months.

@100inthewind 3 жыл бұрын

There for sale everywhere. $20k to $25K. Not that much money.

@mark-wn5ek 3 жыл бұрын

@@100inthewind nah..chump change to you big spenders. There are so many people struggling to keep a 99 Buick on the road via duct tape and Craigslist used tires. $25 grand for a garage queen is a lot of money.

@johanbrand8601 4 жыл бұрын

I can relate perfectly with you when it comes to old cars. Everything you said in the video and the description is exactly how I am and I'm glad I found this video and channel.

@ModelARickLasCruces 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely car! Originals are the most rare of cars; glad you're keeping it as-is!

@michaelbenardo5695 Жыл бұрын

How I wish modifying old cars could be made illegal.

@Housephonestimes4 3 жыл бұрын

The ultimate cure for road rage! The world will be a better place if all cars and vans were just like this gem!

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

YES!

@Housephonestimes4 3 жыл бұрын

@@ModelA In September 1981, a 24 year old lad with a Ford Fiesta 1.1 L used to clock up 50 mph on second gear whenever he had an arguement with his mum! It did not help him. Instead, he got more mad in time!

@pedenmk 3 жыл бұрын

My dad use to talk about the model A's & the model T's. He has long since passed but I remember his stories. You got a lucky find sir. THANKS for the video

@HunterShows 3 жыл бұрын

"Just need to check a few things before I head out..." *does 30 point service *

@mlackey9812 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. My 1930 S coupe (family owned since 1968) is my daily driver as the Porsche 911 and Supercharged Jag Sedan set parked. Love it!

@i.m.7710 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Gorgeous. My Dad was restoring a model A when he passed in 1979. It was a light pea green and was beautiful. He had the work done, he wasn't a mechanic. He was the President of the Reseda Model A club (I didn't know that until after he was gone!). He never talked about his childhood, WW2, his parents, or anything, but he would have to have had fond memories of that car.

@scoobyroorogers 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Those would definately been some Cool stories to listen too....

@mohabatkhanmalak1161 3 жыл бұрын

Of all your Model A, I like this four door model. Also the color scheme on the two door is awesome. Thanks for posting.

@rogergroot2950 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Shinn,Wow what a precious car! My parents moved from northwest iowa to Grand Rapids,Michigan in 1925 and my dad owned a 1922 MODEL T FORD COUPE.In that car there were 4 adults and my 3 brothers and sister with all their belongings! I read where the maximum speed was 34 M.P H and Route 20 they took east through Iowa was not even paved until 1929.So i would not be surprised for this 653 mile journey,my brothers probably asked their mom more that once,"are we there yet"? I also read that a flat tire was a common and i wish I could have learned more about that trip but my dad died when I was 9.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Roger. And thanks for sharing your story!

@skipstein744 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and all original, too. I commend you for taking the time to keep it that way.

@Dan-qy1rg 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice car that 1929 Ford Model A is. I can see why you won the awards with it. Thanks for sharing, see you on the next video! Thanks Paul!

@fender5247 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a absolutely beautiful car thank you for sharing

@Espingify 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing car, thanks for sharing your skills and experience as an owner of this car, im 23 yrs, hope some day i could had a classic car like you, it seems like its an amazing experience

@mlackey9812 4 жыл бұрын

I too am a viewer like you and have 600K+ in 911's and other 'go fast, low to the ground 'stuff'. I own and use a 1930 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe as my daily driver. Not too expensive for a nice 'driver', very reliable, not expensive to own or repair, and just a GREAT car to drive. I would encourage you to look into owning and then driving one of your own. Btw.....there's virtually no place they won't go. High ground clearance, torquey engine, pretty fuel efficient, you can fix most anything with a screw driver, a crescent wrench and a pair of pliers. Give it a go!

@Chr.U.Cas2216 4 жыл бұрын

Dear paulshinn. 👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic! Very impressive car drives very impressive too. Congrats, Sir. Thanks a lot for taping editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

@rhino159 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Not only are your vehicles treasures but your clear passion and respect for such a gem. Cheers mate!

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

@danterry6328 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching the channel for a while first time for this vid. Beautiful car.

@DarrellJr2 3 жыл бұрын

I love people like you restoring these old cars

@billalbion 4 жыл бұрын

Having the skill and timing to double clutch makes for far cleaner, professional gear changes especially when changing down. Lovely old car. Thanks for posting.

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Double clutching is only necessary when downshifting this car. Upshifting only requires the driver slow down and not be in a rush to grab a gear, then it slides right in. Thank you!

@kaydonahue 3 жыл бұрын

Love the car. My grandfather always had 4 or 5 cars in front of the house. They were probably from the1930s. A woman who lived one street over used to visit the older neighbors in her 1920s Model T.. It was house paint pink. The elderly gentlemen across the street had a spray paint blue truck.

@kennethnorlien5163 4 жыл бұрын

My son and I have been working on a model A pickup and you just convinced me to keep it 6 volt

@Titus-as-the-Roman 3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the show here but I just got the feed. I had many sites to go to but I went here first, love these old cars. The technology was primitive to today's but yet they were able to make them work very well. Thanks for posting.

@RalphSampson... 4 жыл бұрын

Yep.....it's a Ford. Starts right up. I'm glad you actually drive it on occasion. Thanks for taking for a ride. It was great.

@ct7842 3 жыл бұрын

The car is just amazing. The sound of the engine is so good.

@edwardjj4224 3 жыл бұрын

The days when people put vision Hart and PROUD to build cars lake that It's always nice to see great American craftsman Thanks for posting this video God bless You all

@justaguy2738 4 жыл бұрын

Man. Great channel , Great model A’s ! I’m happy to be your 500th subscriber

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sheagoff6009 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to ride in one of these old cars someday. Seems like so much fun!!!

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Drop in and go for a ride.

@FawleyJude 4 жыл бұрын

I'm no spring chicken, and this was a car my grandfather would have driven back in the day, so thanks for the video drive so I could get an idea what it was like for him.

@jacockistitsworth9392 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 21 but I love your cars... Respect my man. They look new.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my man!

@jimhoagland4561 3 жыл бұрын

My dad bought a 1929 model a sport coupe when I was 11 I have a picture of the car with me and my sister in the car with my dad. I love your sport coupe and all of your videos keep up the good work. My parents gave me the car back in 2019.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Jim!

@garykcarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing such an exciting moment in car history.

@scotscotty8075 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your fantastic original 29 A.

@nickpanico5441 4 жыл бұрын

Great car , thank you for the video and the ride in your car !

@joeromanak8797 4 жыл бұрын

That was a fun ride. Thanks. You’re lucky to have found an original survivor. I would have said there were none in existence if I hadn’t seen your video. Have you heard anything about how many might be left? She’s found a good home with you. Keep on taking care of her. 😎👍👏

@fourthhorseman4531 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how you resist driving it more frequently. I'd have that beauty out every week!

@sdc303 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's why it's in a excellent shape.

@ApartmentKing66 3 жыл бұрын

Paul doesn't want to wear it out. Simple.

@kennyc388 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride. Very nice, Love the "A's"

@MasboyRC 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome !! Your car looks perfect, thanks for sharing

@rscottenglish 3 жыл бұрын

I miss that sound. I had a '29 Closed Cab Pickup. Unfortunately, I had to sell her. I miss her every day. You'll never regret buying a well maintained Model A.

@jooglezmx65 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible!!! All original 1929 Ford A.!! Congratulations!!!! I love this Classics Cars!!! Grettings from México! Tank's for this video 👍

@ModelA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@vagabondgpa 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather had a Model A 4 door just like this one, I think it was a 1930, but it got worn out and he traded it for a ‘41 Chevy - I was about 6 years old then (early 1950’s) what a shocker it was - loved that old car!

@MrJoshiej 4 жыл бұрын

Old cars start so easy because they don’t have all the electronics what modern cars have lovely car glad you have kept it original my Grampy loved Austin 7 and 10s here in the UK

@squirrel8171 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful cars you got there. They are real nice man!

@georges4562 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 34 Vicky, but have always loved Model A’s. Great video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@netdog713 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. :) Looks a lot nicer than the broke down Model A we used to play in as kids in the neighbor's garage

@travisallen9197 4 жыл бұрын

My grandfather had one. That thing was a lot of fun. Black with green pinstripe was your choice of colors. No auto start and air conditioning was extra (two hoses with funnels and can in the middle for the ice)

@waltflansburg5608 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing time capsule you have!

@AvgwarhawkVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car. So many roads. So few minutes to enjoy a ride back in history.

@williamschlenger1518 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. Felt like 1929.

@anthonys7534 4 жыл бұрын

Good video! Very cool to see these old cars POV from drivers seat

@matts6128 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a sweet car! it runs so sweetly :) Thanks for posting.. I have a 30 Closed cab pickup.. I hope to finish someday..

@Eiljahwood 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car would love to get one one day

@randyrick8019 4 жыл бұрын

A friend of my Dad's had one of these when I was a kid. We used to ride around in it (1950's).

@cesarvalles8847 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful collection of untouched Ford cars

@dougharlow6037 4 жыл бұрын

Your car is absolutely beautiful. I had a 1929 Buick Marquette when I was 17 years old. Actually mine was 95% perfect condition all original, Even though I was into fast cars I loved that car, then I went to college and my Dad took it out for a spin and the fuel pump diaphragm went out and he sold my car, (not knowing how easy that was to fix). And not knowing what was wrong, he just thought the engine died. When I got home from college that year I was mortified.

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, NO! I am so sorry! Was your dad's name on the title? If not, call it in as stolen! My deepest sympathies.

@dougharlow6037 4 жыл бұрын

@@ModelA Most of my cars in the early days were in my father's name because he either work at or own his own car dealerships. If I found a really different/crazy car, I would go home and beg him to buy it and in turn I would do more chores. I found this in the back of an tiny car lot stuck in the back like he didn't want to sell it.

@danielworden4695 4 жыл бұрын

@@dougharlow6037 happen to my Dad had his 32 Ford coupe at his uncle's shop when he was in the service and some guy kept asking him to sale it so one day he did .must be hard to keep a car for someone .

@jamesoman04 4 жыл бұрын

it is almost hard to believe how nice a condition the original A is in!!

@dougpalmer6786 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing it

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jerryforee5481 4 жыл бұрын

My uncle In Mason County TX bought one to go to and from work, 30 miles daily in 40. Traded it for a used 47 Ford in 52. Drove it steady 45mph. His only 2 cars. Reliable.

@dv650 4 жыл бұрын

Original and unrestored, nothing better than that, also, in the ecxepsional conditions in which the car is preserved is fantastic, please keep that historical piece in a safe place, greetings from Iowa.

@stephenbowden4766 4 жыл бұрын

Very kool car ,and THANKS for the Ride

@rodciferri9626 3 жыл бұрын

Nice survivor car - I love the original un-restored paint! 1929 Model A is the first car I ever drove.

@paulnadratowski3942 3 жыл бұрын

Rod Ciferri wow.... you must have seen and driven a lot of classics. The first car I ever drove was a ‘78 Buick Century... what a piece of crap. The power steering pump blew out at 600 miles!

@julianashton4661 3 жыл бұрын

IT WAS SO FANTASTIC TO SEE PAUL , FEATHER DUST DOWN THE CAR BEFORE TAKING IT OUT. MY FATHER & I BOTH HAD MG- Y TYPES,BLACK AND ALWAY’S USED THE FEATHER DUSTER BEFORE LEAVING THE CARAGE.

@marktuyet 3 жыл бұрын

Too many commercials on KZfaq Beautiful car . Thank you for sharing .

@keithharmon2056 3 жыл бұрын

Brother get that car out and drive it. Thanks for the video . Very nice car, my dad had one. I have a 55 f100 effie.😀

@richardbrobeck2384 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car Paul

@TheMrchameleon 4 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece of history!

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@richardpope3063 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the drive.

@joebaker3822 3 жыл бұрын

Real slick ride. Someday I'll have my own.

@dsthorp 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see items so well-loved.

@christopherbennett4559 4 жыл бұрын

I love the originals I have a 56 pickup all orginal.. i really like the tan car you have. As my grandfather would say i would buy that for a dollar. Great video thanks God bless 👍

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! God bless.

@davidaustin2172 3 жыл бұрын

Unrestored! That’s amazing. Wish I had kept my '36 Y type Ford, reg no EPH 465. Paid £15 for it in 1962.

@bobbygunter751 3 жыл бұрын

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@danielemeytre4010 3 жыл бұрын

Bella (blown in an admiration sigh). Unrestored Is a magic Word. Greetings from Italy, from someone Who barely knows model A and T.

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings, my friend!

@BudFunOne 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet video. Thank you for sharing

@rupe53 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet ride. The only thing I would change is driving it more often. My weekend driver is a 64 Corvan 95. (Chevy Corvair van) I mentioned elsewhere here that I also drive a 1929 LaFrance several times per year. Nothing like an older car on a nice day.

@mitchellperrone7990 3 жыл бұрын

We have a green 29 model A Tudor. Runs fantastic but right now we’re having trouble starting it, doesn’t seem to be getting spark. You have a great car!

@jcb5782 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Beautiful car indeed!

@016162877 4 жыл бұрын

I had a beautiful original 1929 Essex in Australia. It even had the original embossed Essex running board rubbers... I miss that car and having a pre depression car it was beautifully ornate. It started first kick with the pull starter with exact choke setting everytime. 👍

@Walkercolt1 4 жыл бұрын

OOOOooooh Essex! A La Salle's competition! 6-ish liter in-line 8? It's "little brother" the Franklin's were 5-ish liter in-line 6's . Did you know that Alphonse Capone had an amoured Essex Saloon (even the glass would stop a .45 automatic round from a Thompson sub-machine gun and the body would stop a .30-06 rifle round)? The old movie "The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre" shows the actual car, from the Museum of Industry in Chicago. "Scarface" wanted a Duesenberg armored limo, but the Brothers Duesenberg refused to sell "gangsters" their automobiles. That included Myers (Meyers) Lansky , "the Boss of Bosses". There is so much US history in our love affair with oughty-mo-biles.

@discerningmind 4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video! Thank you so much for this. I'd say you are a very rare man to have found an unrestored 1929 car in that beautiful condition. I appreciate what you offered in lubricating the distributor, but more so in telling us that restored versions are not as good as unrestored. I'm sure if you noted all the reason a good vintage car mechanic would be able to figure out why this is so. I'm about to watch another video of yours, but let me say Thank You again. Unrelated- my eyes played a trick on me. At 0:21 when I first had a partial view of the red vacuum cleaner handle with the black trunk being behind it, I thought it was a Cushman. Hahaha!

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! you and I remember those! Since the Christmas stuff was still out and we had a bunch of family over, the wife put a bunch of the house stuff in my shop right there. It's gone now.

@scottthorson11 Жыл бұрын

That was fun!! I love original!!

@robertpsarudakis3474 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of torque even with a four cylinder! Just listen to the way it's geared. My '36 Buick can go down to almost '15 mph and pull away no problem! These cars are like fast tractors I think! She's beautiful and belongs in a museum! (your garage). But, still take her out so she don't seize up! Thank you for keeping her original as possible.

@ACoustaDC 3 жыл бұрын

What a beauty.... seems like it's in the right hands now too. Take care of her!

@BillSprague 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! I may have to trade my daily driver and return to a Model A!

@gregwddriver 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ride. Big fan of Hession Blue, by the way.

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The color is actually andalusite blue. It's just faded a bit.

@gregwddriver 4 жыл бұрын

I meant the wheels on the Sport Coupe.

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes. Of course. I'm sorry for my confusion. It took 3 tries for the paint shop to match the MAFCA color chip for Hessian Blue. The PPG and Dupont codes are incorrect.

@Bruce12867 4 жыл бұрын

My, what a car! There's something you don't see everyday!

@michaelwalsh98 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful !!!!

@gazzaboo8461 4 жыл бұрын

It was built for roads a lot rougher than todays roads, so it should be pretty smooth. Nice car! 👍

@marvinlonergan7485 3 жыл бұрын

Iam 88 years old and want to buy a model a, and take a trip back home in Iowa from Tennessee. Really want to do this soon.THANKS PAUL

@ModelA 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds excellent. Good luck!

@stevemiller6766 4 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel I am fascinated how that car ended up with 68000 miles on the engine and is in such good shape. How about a video of the history of the car? Would be very interested in it’s journey thru time. Thanks!

@ModelA 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Steve. I bought it from my adopted dad many years ago for $12K (top dollar at the time) in not-running condition. It had been sitting in the back garage for many many years. I am the third owner. It does have an interesting and somewhat sad history, but I think it would make for a very boring video.

@JG-op2jz 4 жыл бұрын

not boring to many. Please make when you can.