- Seller: Don L
- Location: Junction City, Kansas
- Mileage: 61,072 Shown
- Chassis #: 38087571
- Title Status: Clean
Finding the full history of even just a 10-year-old car isn’t always possible, so having the detailed history of a 93-year-old vehicle is downright astonishing. This 1930 Ford Model A Pickup comes with its history written out all the way back to day one. The truck was purchased new in August of 1930 by an Irene Warren to use at their business. Their son went with them to buy the truck as a child and ended up documenting the truck’s history. It’s stayed in the family until just recently and comes with documentation laying out its entire story. It really is incredible! If you’d love to own this piece of history, you can bid on it below.
According to the signed affidavit from the original owner’s son, which they had to submit to get a title for the truck, they remember going to the G.T. O’Malley Ford Dealership with their father in 1930 when the truck was purchased. Their father had the bed removed and a custom longer wooden bed installed to make it a more capable cargo hauler. It was in service for 16 years, so they even had memories of going to work with the truck hauling baggage. Once their father retired, the truck was moved to the family farm, where it fell into disrepair. Fast forward to 1975, when they decided they wanted to restore the truck back to how they remembered it in their youth. Given the sad state the truck was in and how life tends to go, the restoration wasn’t completed until 1987. It’s seen minimal use since then, spending much of the past 36 years in storage.
For an older restoration, the truck presents reasonably well still. There are some issues with the paint, which is cracked in a few areas, the area pictured above looks to be the worst of it. It appears that the paint colors are correct, so getting these areas fixed should be doable, although we would try treating them first. Overall, the cosmetics are very nice throughout, even the bed and underside look great!
Under the hood, you’ll find a 201cui inline 4-cylinder engine producing 40 horsepower. It runs great and is ready for its next owner to drive. While not terribly powerful, these trucks don’t weigh much, especially compared to modern trucks. This truck should be capable of reaching about 65 miles per hour, so you probably won’t be driving it on the interstate, but it’s plenty fast for cruising around town and to car shows. The odometer is currently showing 61k miles, which is believed to be accurate.
The best way to describe a Model A’s interior is spartan, but that’s not a bad thing. You’ll find just the things you absolutely need to get down the road. It appears that the amp meter is broken, but the interior is otherwise in great shape. Someone has added a modern temperature gauge, but if you plan on driving it much or using it in parades, this is a welcome upgrade that will provide some peace of mind.
The seller has provided photos of all the paperwork that’s with the truck and it could possibly be one of the best-documented Model A pickups out there. Having documentation back to when it was purchased new is really quite amazing, especially when you consider its age. Clearly, the original owner’s son had a special connection with it, but how wouldn’t you when you remember going with your father to purchase it new? We are glad that they rescued it from the farm and that it’s still around. If you’d love to own this amazing piece of history, be sure to cast your high bid below. And if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section.
Bid On This Auction
- Casey J bid $16,400.00 2023-11-02 11:03:22
- Thomas bid $16,290.00 2023-11-02 11:01:48
- Ohiyo bid $16,188.00 2023-11-02 10:59:46
- Casey J bid $16,000.00 2023-11-02 10:41:26
- David L bid $15,750.00 2023-11-02 10:40:50
- Casey J bid $15,000.00 2023-11-02 10:39:37
- David L bid $14,750.00 2023-11-02 10:35:13
- Casey J bid $14,600.00 2023-11-02 10:26:56
- David L bid $14,500.00 2023-11-02 09:57:11
- Casey J bid $14,300.00 2023-11-02 09:52:10
- David L bid $14,000.00 2023-11-02 09:50:26
- Casey J bid $13,500.00 2023-11-02 09:48:46
- David L bid $13,000.00 2023-11-02 09:08:59
- B Hill bid $12,000.00 2023-11-02 07:43:34
- Thomas bid $11,000.00 2023-11-02 06:35:12
- David L bid $9,500.00 2023-11-01 19:48:08
- B Hill bid $8,000.00 2023-11-01 14:32:30
- David L bid $7,500.00 2023-11-01 14:15:51
- Michael bid $6,500.00 2023-10-26 16:13:01
- Murdock1853 bid $6,000.00 2023-10-26 15:39:11
- Michael bid $5,500.00 2023-10-26 11:44:02
- Murdock1853 bid $5,000.00 2023-10-26 09:22:20
- Michael bid $3,000.00 2023-10-26 07:19:05
- john bid $2,500.00 2023-10-26 05:43:37
- Summerov bid $2,000.00 2023-10-25 17:37:11
This is likely the most well documented Model A truck out there. There was one in a barn back home in Ky. that we used to house tobacco in. The farmer we worked for always said he wanted to “fix it up” some day. I don’t know whatever happened to that truck. The one he drove us around the farm in was a 66 Chevy stepside and I’d like to have that now! I hope the new owner continues to take care of this vehicle. A true piece of American history.
WOW…If that truck could talk….But like the cat, it never said a mumbling word. That is the nicest truck I hve ever seen in my short 80 year lifetime.
Not that it matters but my first was a 1930 2dr sedan. Back when I was just starting out driving. I loved it an worked on it for years getting it in shape. I now have a 1926 C cab that is getting close to done. I hope yours finds a good home.
I doubt this will go 65 mph. Anything over 50 mph and you’re hurting the engine because the cranks were not balanced and the block had cast babbit bearings.
The wood floor in the pickup bed left the factory painted the body color. I am not sure if this body color if a genuine Ford color.
I live in Kansas City, about 100 miles from Junction City and I would like to take a look at the truck before I make a bid.
Is that possible? How can I contact the seller to arrange and inspection?
No problem, my number is +17857616700
Nice truck. If you want first hand information on the the fun factor ask me how I liked my ’34.
Very nice Model A, would love to have it but my stable is quite full. I envy the owner and the winning bidder. Good luck to all!
Every fall my dad would find a “winter beater.” In the early 60s he came home with a ‘30 Model A pickup that he bought for $100. I learned to drive in that old truck. He sold it in the spring for $200. Why great memories this one, which is considerably nicer, brings back. Good Luck with the sale.
Too bad it had to leave the family. I have inherited my dad’s 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible with a similar history though not as old as the A shown here. My uncle bought the 46 after coming back home from flying B-17’s as a pilot withe 8th AF. Uncle drove it a couple of years then sold it to pop who drove it until 1968, then parked it in a garage to restore where it sat until his death in 2019. Mom sold the house and I trailered it 100 miles and rolled into a rented storage unit. Next move will be to my shop for restoration. You have to love cars like this and be very invested and dedicated to bring them back to full restoration, but I will get there. I have too, no choice too much family history to let it go.
What I would give to be in your shoes, restoring a classic 46 Ford super Deluxe Convertible !!!!! Restored a 57 Ford Thunderbird and had many happy miles traveling this great country.
Enjoy your time with bringing the past to today !!!!
Walt S.
The 46 means a lot to me. I took many rides in the back seat of that car as a child. After pops death mom had the 46 and dad’s work in progress 30 A coupe appraised by a so called expert. The appraiser was not a Ford guy, and certainly not a pre 48 expert. He was a self professed Mopar muscle car guy. Both Fords are not rust bucket cancer loaded clunks, both have great straight sheetmetal, tons of new parts waiting for use in restoration. All chrome has been replated on both cars, All running gear in the A, plus brakes and frontend restored to as new. The 46 while unrestored is unmolested and looks as it did when dad backed it into the garage in 1968. The expert appraised both cars, plus the mountain of new parts pop bought to restore the cars for something like $8K since restorations had not been finished. I said nothing, he was the expert. I just smiled and said I see. LOL
The seller can be sure the buyer will take care of this, at the price it’s going for. Beautiful truck.