Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1929 Ford Model A Phaeton
""As a rare and wonderful variant in the evolution of the car, phaetons and their convertible sedan cousins are highly valued today. While phaetons are typically an open four door with no side windows and a separate windshield, a convertible sedan is a later iteration with an integral windshield and roll up windows. Phaetons usually shared the separate windshield and posts, cowl, and front doors of their roadster counterparts. To that, rear doors and a tub were added, with the result becoming a phaeton."" Hagerty.com, May 2018
For consignment, a 1929 Ford Model A Phaeton with a title verified 6,681 actual miles. Ford built 1.5 million cars in 1929 and of them, just 48,818 were phaetons. Here we have a garage kept example with restoration of the underside done in 2018 and some of the exterior in 2025.
Exterior
Stunning Bonnie Gray graces the body panels of the car with its light green undertones and dark green trim topping the doors, adorned with yellow pinstripes that match the 21-inch wire wheels wrapped in white wall tires. Chrome replaced polished nickel in 1929 and is apparent here in the grille shell, headlight buckets, and ribbon bumpers. The winged motometer on top of the radiator is like icing on the cake of this upright, stately car with its folding black canvas top that is in superb condition. The body sits atop a black base that is extended via wide wheel arches and a running board which, along with the steel step plates, creates the perfect contrast to the grayish green body. Imperfections included crackling paint on those black fenders, unevenness in the gray including some bubbling and scratch marks.
Interior
Mottled brown vinyl gives the smooth door panels some visual texture and present cleanly on all four doors and on the bench seats which are well cushioned and fully intact and now feature seatbelts. A four spoke steering wheel fronts the Bonnie Gray dash that houses the instrument cluster in the polished clover leaf faceplate in the center. Footwells are walled with brown vinyl and the floor is covered with a rubber mat atop which we find the shifter and handbrake, and all are in clean condition.
Drivetrain
Driver quality conditions present on the engine behind the louvered panels, in the form of surface rust and long gone paint. This is a 201ci inline 4 cylinder rated at 40 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. It is mated to a 3-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle with 3.78 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are found on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
A clinic of early American engineering, the underside presents as open and clean, save for the oil on the pan and rear differential. A simple single exhaust flows through an elongated stock style muffler and terminates under the car. Suspension consists of transverse leaf springs front and rear.
Drive-Ability
This nearly 100 year old car starts with the proper adjustment of throttle and choke and rolls along as if leaving Alvin Swenson Ford on Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, 1929, (at the time, the largest Ford dealership in the Northeast). She rolls along wonderfully and puts out that telltale 20's exhaust note, unmistakable. All functions, and there aren't many on this early car, operate as intended. 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.
Model A enthusiasm shows no signs of waning, and Phaetons are among some of the more desirable body styles. This one has been present at several parades in past years and would surely be the seat of honor for your town's mayor or better yet, local hero. Whatever your intentions, you'll have the satisfaction of owning a fantastic piece of American automotive history in wonderful condition.
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!
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| Year: | 1929 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Model A |
| Mileage: | 6681 |
| Exterior Color: | Bonnie Gray |
| Interior Color: | Saddle |
| Trim: | Phaeton |
| Body: | convertible |
| Stock: | 7542 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 3 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | A2247519 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable 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 findcollections 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.
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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. 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.
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