Ford Model A’s are still on the road today, and every time I see one I’m reminded of one of my favorite Disney films. They look perfectly happy, chugging along down the street, especially if they have been kept up or restored to their former glory.
The Model A succeeded the Model T, and became almost as popular as the original design. The original Model A was available in just four colors, although in the end there were also nine different variations to choose from, including the Tudor and the Town Car. The Model T was replaced because of a slump in sales, but the Model A didn’t just arrive on the scene with a few updates. It was the first vehicle to have safety glass installed for the windshield. The design elements were left up to Henry Ford’s son Edsel, as the elder Ford felt that the look of the vehicle was the least important thing to worry about, though even he had to acknowledge that some of his practical ideas were more expensive and would drive up the price rather than lowering it.
It’s one of the few vehicles I’ve read about that was produced on several continents simultaneously. The Model A was built in factories all over North America, as well as several places in Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. With such international popularity, it makes sense that the Model A has kept its appeal to the masses intact throughout the years. It might just be the most memorable antique model worldwide. Even today you can visit a hobby shop and find a plethora of kits for sale, and there are still plenty of the real life versions still strutting their stuff down city streets and country roads.
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