The first Fordor Sedan offered on the Ford Model A chassis was the so-called "Leatherback" model, with a "two-window" roofline without rear quarter windows, covered in pebble-grain artificial leather. Promoted by Ford as the Fordor Sedan, it was intended to be a more comfortable Model A, and emphasis was placed upon the luxuriousness and quality of its interior fittings. Bodies of this style were produced by Briggs, in a leased corner of the Highland Park Ford plant and became available in mid-May 1928. The design continued into 1929, after which a "three-window" design was adopted for future Model A Fordors.
So I've decided to put it up for sale.
Following are the specifications:
1928 Ford Model A Briggs Leatherback (October build)
Balsam Green Base Color, Valley Green Second Color, Pembroke Gray Third Color, Old Ivory Stripe, Old Ivory Wheels, Black Fenders
Original all steel panels and fenders
TOURING ENGINE - Insert bearings, 6:1 head,330 cam, counterbalanced Burlington crank, lightened flywheel, Bill Stipe distributer cam
Mitchell inline OVERDRIVE
Overhauled transmission
New clutch
Bill Stipe reproduction Houdaille shocks
Overhauled Carburetor
Overhauled Distributer
Goodyear Balloon Diamond Pattern - Bead Balanced. Tubes have Metal valves and covers
New Wiring harness with taillight pigtail for removable Aux taillights
Original 6V system with 6 volt alternator
LED Headlight bulbs
Turn signals with 3rd brake light
Master Battery Cutoff switch
Overhauled wiper motor
Overhauled Steering
New front bushings
Cast Iron brake drums with floater assist
New brakes
Aries Exhaust/Muffler
Bergs Radiator
Vintage Precision Thermostat Housing
Temperature gauge
New front and rear springs
Chrome/Wood Rear Carrier
Leather Trunk
Front toolbox
Vintage Toolkit
Interior - 9 (usage frayed cloth drivers entry)
Exterior - 9 (paint has touch up, Roof showing age but is solid)
Drivetrain - 10 (starts every time, runs solid 55+ mph all day.)
Various Photos of the Car
The following is a list of the extra parts that are being sold with the car:
Interior Rear View Mirror
Battery Cover
Gas Gauge Assembly - new repo
Lower Radiator Pipe
Radiator Hose
2 blade fan
Clutch pressure plate & 2 two new friction plates
Model A Instruction Book 1931
Tire Lock with Padlock and key
Stop light switch - used
1928 IL license plate
Spindle bolt set (new)
1928 Model A License plate frame
License plate mounting brackets
4 hood latches
Accordion Running board baggage holder
Aooga horn
Oil Filler Breather
Leather water pump cover
Firewall cabin heat control port
Upper engine water fitting
Lower engine water fitting
Oil pump
2 ignition coils
4 Houdaille Hydraulic shocks -used - good
4 Houdaille Hydraulic shocks - possibly overhaul-able
Transistor -Reluctor ignitions system - used, functional
FSI electronic ignition kits - used
Multiple Distributor bodies and overhaul parts
5 water pump bodies & parts
2 blade original laminated fan
Zenith D28 carburetor overhauled
Tillotson Model X carburetor
Speedometer
Overhauled distributor
Polycarbonate clear valve cover
Propeller shaft (driveshaft)
Rear End banjo
2 axles
Starter with bendix
Bell housing
2 transmission housings and gears
2 power house generators - one with electronic regulator
4 Steel Brake assemblies in good shape (original)
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Connecting Rods
Many Carburetor overhaul parts in tote
Original 1928 Radiator - overhauled
Woodwork for most of the roof and vertical supports
Bumper mounted display rope supports with black rope
Restoration Guidelines & Judging standards
Technically Speaking Volume 1-11
Many reference prints
Wore Looms
Battery wire - fabric covered
Var Wire
Tail Light / Plate holder assm
LED taillight kits (2)
Coils (3)
Solid State Ignition (2)
Brake Switch
Turn Signal unit
Points & Condenser (modern)
Ignition switch armored shield for pop out
Ignition switch armored shield empty
Cabin Fan 6V
Bumper brackets
Moldings and glass bedding
Axle shims
R ale bearings
Spindle Bolt sets
Steering Box Gears
Steering Linkage Parts
Brake Parts
Speedometer (working)
Speedometer cable outer
Speedometer drive gear and housing
Shackles
Firewall Heater Port
Exhaust to muffler clamps
Var door metal parts
Wiper Motor
Hood Latches
Oil Pump
Gas Gauge
Water Pump - overhauled with shureseal packing
2 water pump bodies
Drilled water outlets (2)
Undrilled water outlet
Water Inlet
Lower coolant pipe
Oil filler tube & cap
Instrument panel
Battery access hole cover
Taillight mount bracket
Oil Pan Gaskets (2)
Timing Cover Gaskets (2)
Various Gaskets
3X Spark Plugs (3 1/2)
Front Air Dam
2 blade fan (usaable)
2 blade original laminated fan (show only)
Gas Line
Valve Cover
Acrylic Valve Cover
Oil Return Tub (2)
Wheel runner liner
Suspension spring covers
Firewall Electric Box
Hub Caps
Brake Levers
Grease Guns (2)
Roller Pins
Stud Washers
Manifold Nuts
Starter Drive Spring
Drag Link Seals
Front Spring Clamps
Various Photos of many of the parts