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1931 FORD DELUXE ROADSTER

OWNER: PAUL COTNER

 

The 1931 Ford Model A DeLuxe Roadster is an iconic American open-top classic featuring a 4-cylinder, 200-cubic-inch L-head engine that produces 40 horsepower. [1, 2]
Key Specifications
  • Engine: 200.5-cubic-inch (3.3-liter) inline-4, 40 HP, 128 lb-ft of torque
  • Transmission: 3-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive
  • Top Speed: Approximately 55–65 mph (up to 75 mph depending on tuning and gear ratios)
  • Weight: ~2,150 to 2,375 lbs
  • Wheelbase: 103.5 inches
  • Original Price: $475 factory FOB Detroit [1, 2, 3, 4]
Design & DeLuxe Features
  • Open Cockpit & Rumble Seat: Features a folding fabric soft top and a rear passenger “rumble seat”. [1]
  • DeLuxe Trim: Upgraded interior appointments typically featuring pleated leather seating, higher-end exterior paint schemes (such as two-tone combinations or Washington Blue), and a large four-spoke steering wheel. [1, 2]
  • Hardware & Accessories: Often equipped with dual side-mounted spare tires with covers, wire-spoke wheels, a chrome radiator shell, and a rear-mounted luggage rack. [1, 2]