Some cars just carry that timeless hot rod vibe, and this 1929 Ford Model A is one of them. Listed here on eBay with no reserve, it’s a fiberglass-bodied street rod that’s been sitting in a garage for the past few years. The seller says it runs, drives, and stops, but it’s going to need a little attention before it’s truly road ready. That makes it an appealing project for someone who wants an affordable way into the pre-war hot rod scene.
According to the ad, the car starts and drives, though the tank has old fuel and it would benefit from fresh gas and a new filter. The steering has a bit of play in it, and the transmission shifts but does have a leak, requiring the seller to top it off before driving. Despite those issues, nothing here sounds like a major rebuild project, more like the usual tinkering most street rods need after years of light use.
The fiberglass body is set up with a single functioning passenger-side door, while the driver’s side is molded in. It’s a classic street rod quirk, and for many, part of the charm. The windshield is loose in its frame and will need some screws to keep it steady. Otherwise, the body and chassis seem intact, and the seller doesn’t point to any serious repairs lurking ahead.
Inside, the car has a bright orange interior that brings plenty of contrast to the black exterior. It’s not a factory restoration by any means, but that’s the point here, this is a hot rod, something meant to stand out and get noticed.
Paperwork-wise, it comes with a clear title, though it’s oddly listed as a 1918 Ford. The seller also has a blank metal plate for a VIN and year stamp that can be attached to the firewall, a common workaround in the world of custom rods.
It’s being sold as-is, but given that it runs, drives, and stops, this Model A looks like a solid starting point. Whether you just freshen it up and enjoy it as-is, or dive deeper into turning it into a show-stopping street rod, it’s a no-reserve auction that could make someone’s winter project dreams come true.
Grew up surrounded by old car hot rods and always love seeing originals and clones like this one. Little cleaning up and this one could be fun.
After looking again, does that look like a T body?
Yes’ I think its a T
What ate those 2 round things by the firewall?
Looks like a dual tone horn.
Interesting project, easy money !
if you blow it up i believe they are the horns…
It’s late and I can’t tell what the engine is. Looks like a 350 to me. Anyone out there know what it is? At $2,100, it’s a cheap enough project for someone to get into the hobby without breaking the bank 🏧. Me, I’d ditch the orange interior for something a little easier on the
eyes. Add some bobbed fenders
and some nerf bars to protect the
front and rear and maybe a top
to keep the weather off of you. At that price, I’d give it my seal of
approval.
The engine is a Windsor Ford.
Steve R
And a nice change from seeing another SBC.
As for the engine being Ford blue and the distributor is in the front. I am guessing small block Ford. Wow a Ford engine in a Ford frame who knew!!😂… Somebody is going to steal this hot rod and have fun this winter fixing it. This could be a really cool hot rod when all done. Good luck to the next owner. 🐻🇺🇸
Agree, doesn’t appear to be a 29A copy, as Bobhess and T-bone point out the back looks model T and the cowl is (?), definitely not 29 or any year Model A. Definitely meets criteria for “hot rod”.
Agree, doesn’t appear to be a 29A copy, as Bobhess and Tbine point out the back looks model T and the cowl is (?), definitely not 29 or any year Model A. The “mill” is a ford, if going overhead in late 50s style would have either been a 59A flathead or full modern Buick nailhead. Definitely meets criteria for “hot rod”.
sorry Tbone, my old fat fingers don’t work well when texting, should have used a keyboard and not my cell phone. Didn’t mean to call you Tbine and didn’t mean to post twice. My apology.
Why do people cover the license plates in photos? It looks so lame-
Nobody’s hauling it home for $2100..
It’s an auction and with a day left it’s at $5850
Looks like it’ll be fun for someone as long as they don’t live in a state with any sort of vehicle inspections!
I have 15 of these 1926-27 T bodies out back, hope build a couple in retirement. And no, they won’t be all rotted out, I’m in Montana. And I mean hotrod, not stock.
This looks like a 26-27 Ford back half with hand fabricated doors and cowl.
I don’t recognize the radiator. The cowl and doors might have come that car,
It’s certainly creative.