Rally-Ready Victoria: 1931 Ford Model A

• Seller: David B rill (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?