- Seller: David B (Contact)
- Location: Ellington, Connecticut
- Mileage: 11,300 Shown
- Chassis #: A4262152
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 201 Flathead Inline-4
- Transmission: 3-Speed Manual
The Victoria gave Model A buyers coupe-like styling without making the rear seat an afterthought. Its long doors, padded roof, and gently rounded bustle back made it one of the line’s most distinctive closed bodies. This 1931 Ford Model A Victoria has also been maintained as a true touring car, racking up miles on rallies throughout New England and along the eastern seaboard. It is located in Ellington, Connecticut, with an asking price of $22,000.
Ford introduced the Victoria late in 1930 as a more upscale Model A. The Model A Ford Club of America lists 42,310 Victorias worldwide across the 1930 and 1931 model years, less than one percent of total Model A production. This example wears the period Copra Drab and Chicle Drab combination with black fenders, a brown padded roof, 19-inch wire wheels, whitewall tires, dual side-mounted spares, and a rear luggage trunk. It has the formal look buyers expect from a Victoria without appearing too polished to use.
The late owner acquired the car in 2013 and set about making it dependable for long trips. Work reportedly included a replacement wiring harness, a six-volt alternator, LED rear bulbs, cylinder-head and valve work, a rebuilt three-speed transmission, and new tires. More recent maintenance included checking the wiring, replacing a terminal block, servicing the coolant and oil, and installing a new coil, points, condenser, and fuel line. The 201-cubic-inch L-head four was rated at 40 horsepower when new, but its low-speed torque and light controls make 40-to-50-mph touring a comfortable fit. The mechanical brakes are said to stop the car well.
The odometer shows approximately 11,300 miles, and the family believes much of that was accumulated during their ownership, but total mileage is unknown. The seller describes the body as rust-free, and the supplied underside photos appear notably clean. The paint has a few chips from use, while the cloth interior remains presentable apart from several small stains on the front seats. The speedometer, ammeter, and fuel gauge are said to work, and the Autolite heater provides considerably more warmth than its compact size suggests. A folder of receipts and notes comes with the car.
This Victoria isn’t being sold as a freshly restored showpiece, but rather as a Model A that you can actually use and enjoy. The handsome body style, well-kept presentation, service records, and evidence of regular touring give it a different sort of credibility than a car that has spent decades parked. Would you continue using it for club tours and weekend trips, or give the paint and interior the final attention needed for local shows?
Beautifully done. Though this market segment is shrinking quickly anyone can appreciate the work and care that has kept this as it is. Location may play into the final sale but those out there looking for something in this class will undoubtedly consider this classy ride.
Another sweet A! Nice that someone is actually driving this buggy! Believe I’d rather have the Blind Back with the upgrades. :)
Both Model A’s are just beautiful. A lot of hours went into both of their restorations. Best wishes to the buyers, and the seller as well. I’m sure it is not easy for them to let them go.
I’m representing this Vicky for the widow.
She was a major part of the road trips, they owned a business,( Brakelighter, an LED third brake light for classic cars that suction cups to the back window )and she helped out at Hershey and Syracuse, navigated on all the rallies they drove in .. even did the Great Race in this Vicky one year.
She has the space for them but can’t drive them herself. She and her son did two rallies last year, one in this, one in the Blind Back, to honor her husband. But now she’s decided it’s time for them to find a new home.
As per usual, I have over 400 photographs, several videos, the full write up, photos of the receipts, etc. all for the asking.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for the comments 👍🏼
I’m definitely getting old, (some might argue really old) and I am definitely not as sharp as I might have once been, but ladies and gentlemen I do not see two cars here.
What am I missing?
As a side note, the only car I see, (the Vicky) is a sharp old gal that appears to be well worth the money,
OldRodder,
Folks are commenting on a second Model A ( a 160C Blind Back) that is also posted by me, here on Barn Finds 👍🏼
Eyes aren’t falling you yet ..😉
Well, that’s a relief!
Beautiful car
IF? That’s the big question when it comes to these wonderful cars. If I were younger, if I had more room, if I had the extra money. But just for a moment imagine yourself with your honey traveling along the country roads, shifting through the 3 speed manual transmission, listening to that sweet little 4 Bangor humming along. You’re smiling and waving at passersby cars and pedestrians ast you drive throughout the neighborhoods and highways, just enjoying the ride, likely with other A model owners or classic car trips. I’ve always loved these beautiful Vicky’s. Unfortunately, I fall into all the above what if’s.
God Bless America
Beautiful
“The Victoria gave Model A buyers coupe-like styling without making the rear seat an afterthought.”
Modern automobile designers inflicting that “coupe-like styling” on everything from sedans to SUVs need to take notes.
I generally do not like the idea of modifying cars that precede 1960 from their original presentation. This usually ruins them, IMO. But this one is an exception, as it dramatically improves upon what Henry originally offered in 1931 while keeping modifications to a minimum. I hope the seller gets the $22,000. This is a real beauty.
The most beautiful Model A. If only had room for one more ☹️
I like it, but… not quite my colour or body-style, I’m afraid. But a beautiful example of what it is. Back when Model As were among the most common of cars on the road, I always loved the distinctive clatter of a Model A engine: I used to imitate it adoringly as a child. My piano teacher drove one, and I loved those pockets on the insides of the doors. Her’s was a 1929 (as it seemed then, most Model As were).
WHERE is the other Model A???
🎶🎸 It’s got a Lincoln motor and it’s really souped up, that Model A body makes it look like a pup! 🎶🎸