mrcvs Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Is there a complete list of Model A body styles? In today's market, what is the popularity of each, from most popular to least popular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Obviously the open cars are most popular. 30-31s generally are more desired than 28-29s. Roadsters, standard phaetons and roadster pickups go for about the same money, cabriolets are a little more, Deluxe phaetons are next up, A400s are the highest valued. In most cars tudors are more popular than fordors but in Model As the tudors are the lowest valued followed by the fordors which come in multiple variations, then coupes and pickups. Victorias are probably the top valued closed cars. There are a few other ultra rare models but that's most of what you see. If you post the question on the Fordbarn you will get a better list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) There were a lot of body styles, here listed but not in order of desirability, as mentioned the 30-31 convertible sedan (400-A) is highest valued:1928-29:standard coupe special coupebusiness coupesport coupe cabriolettudor sedansteelback fordor sedantwo window fordor sedan3 window fordor sedan (Briggs)3 window fordor sedan (Murray)leatherback fordor sedanstandard phaetonstandard roadsteropen cab pickupclosed cab pickupstation wagon1920-31standard coupedeluxe coupesport coupecabrioletVictoriaconvertible sedantudor sedan2 window fordor sedan3 window fordor sedan (Briggs)3 window fordor sedan (Murray)slant windshield fordor sedanstandard phaetondeluxe roadsterstandard roadsterdeluxe phaetonopen cab pickupclosed cab pickup station wagoncommercial vehicles:panel deliverystandard deluxe deliverydrop floor deluxe deliverydrop floor panel deliveryspecial deliverytown car delivery Edited August 31, 2013 by trimacar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 A Comprehensive List is available here:MAFCA - A Body Type CodesIn general, like most antique cars, the more common body styles are generally less expensive to purchase and the less common body styles are more expensive. You asked about popularity, not value. It is difficult to quantify what is most popular. If it is how many still exist, it is probably the Tudor Sedan. There were many more of them made and probably many more of them still exist. I have owned many Model A Fords over the years. I personally never really cared for the Tudor Sedan, and have never owned one. I suspect that it is one of the least valuable Model A body styles but I think that there are a lot of them still out there due to the large number produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcvs Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 Okay, then, what about value?Is there any body style that has vrtually no interest/value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 No, Model A has value...period...even a doodle bug, which is a chopped up farm use vehicle, will bring four figures in price.....an unrestored sedan in fair condition $2000-3000 easy...running chassis $1000-1500....There are no "free" Model A vehicles.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Adding to Dave's above and going to the other end - a really clean UNRESTORED standard roadster will go 12-15k - comparible phaeton 15-18kThere were 3 poorly restored A's at the OHTM auction 12.5k to 18.5k and all 3 did not make reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcvs Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Okay, looking at an older restoration 3 window 1930 Fordor. What are thse bringing these days, and also, if fully restored and if poorly restored (this one is restored well).Also, what do y'all think the future will bring? Lots of grey-haired folks at car shows these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 No, Model A has value...period...even a doodle bug, which is a chopped up farm use vehicle, will bring four figures in price.....an unrestored sedan in fair condition $2000-3000 easy...running chassis $1000-1500....There are no "free" Model A vehicles..Trimcar has expressed it well. No more " free" Model A's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I probably sell about 20-30 Model As every year-likely more than any other vintage car dealer.. Most of them never get advertised because they sell before I can take pictures of them. Model As are the most popular collector car today for the same reasons Ford sold 5 Million of them between 1928 to 1931. They are the foundation for the collector car hobby and have always been popular with the gray hairs and new collectors alike. As much as I like big Full Classics and other rare cars, it is a lot easier to sell a Model A for 20-40K than a similarly priced Packard or Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Attractive cars, easy to drive, nice 45-50 mph if in top shape, more if modified slightly, easiest car in the world to find parts for (just a credit card and phone call away), large support group/club......easy to see why it's so popular.It's much more of a challenge to own and maintain most other collector cars, particularly the large Classics, and the pocketbook feels it too....a professional engine rebuild on most of the big 'uns will cost the same or more as a nice Model A....All a matter of what floats your boat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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