1931 FORD MODEL A PHAETON 3.3 CONVERTIBLE

RARE RIGHT HAND DRIVE ORIGINALLY MADE FOR THE ARGENTINIAN MARKET.

An absolutely STUNNING example finished in burgundy and black with black canvas hood and red leather interior.

Originally made in the USA for the Argentinian market this beautiful car was imported from Rosario in the Santa Fe province, Argentina to the UK in 1991.

It was then that the nut and bolt restoration started. It was stripped down to the bare panels, body off chassis, cleaned, painted and put back together.

The main point of restoration are:

Engine rebuild
New gearbox gears and bearings
New suspension dampers
New wheel bearings
New brakes
Rebuilt steering
12V conversion
Rebuilt starter motor
Fuel tank sealed
Brand new hood
Full Respray in Burgundy / Black with pinstripes
Full Connelly leather interior, custom made
New Wilton carpets, fully trimmed
New rear luggage rack and trunk

Ongoing maintenance has been carried out since to ensure she is kept in pristine condition.

Other features include Start button on foot, Advance/retard lever, Petrol cut off, Electric isolator switch, Windscreen wipers added, Alternator conversion.

She runs a 3-speed sliding gearbox with hand-operated gearshift, a foot-operated accelerator pedal and 4-wheel brakes. The engine is a straight-4 and side valves 3.3 litre with 40 horsepower.

The foot pedals are set out slightly different to modern day cars but it doesn't take long to get the hang of driving her. The engine runs beautifully and she cruises along with no effort up to an alleged top speed of 65 MPH if you are brave enough. The odometer shows 99,505 miles.

A large folder of paperwork accompanies the car with documents including service and maintenance invoices, Import certificates, Argentinian log book, UK V5 , Authentication certificate, 2 Keys.

MOT and Tax Exempt.