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The next installment in my on going Design Evolution Series features the succession of the Model T to the Model A. While the Model T was extremely popular in it's 18 year production, A change was needed.
By 1927, the Model T was outdated and losing market share, and for the 1928 automotive year, the Model A was introduced. Introduced in October of 1927, as a 1928 model. It's style was very similar to the Model T.
The Model A was also very popular and remains so today with a considerable number of them still existing. By February 1929, one million Model A's had been sold. By July, 2 million. March 1930, 3 million.
When production ended in March 1932, nine body styles had been available and a total of nearly 5 million cars had been built. The Model A was replaced in 1932 by the 4-cylinder Model B and the Model 18 with a flathead V8.
I have always been fascinated by the Model T, I am even more so by the Model A. It is an amazing little car with so much to offer, I can see why it has remained so popular all these years later.
After attending several Model A car shows, I am even more aware of it's significance in the early American automotive industry.
Shown in this installment is the 1925 Model T Roadster from Danbury Mint, an amazing little model with a host of details and features that will delight any collector. Of course, it's Black.
The Ford Model A featured was issued by Franklin Mint. They issued two of them, I have them both in my collection. This one is the Limited Edition Pebble Beach version. An exceptional model in a striking color combination.
As with the previous Model T, this model is packed with details and features to delight too. One of FM's better models and a fine addition to my early Ford collection. More on this and it's 1930 companion later.
The Arrival: We arrived in Lethbridge to discover that the meet had ended (this was Sunday) and that the main meet was on Saturday... Everyone is starting to leave now...
... How to start a 1922 Ford Model T
We have friends that have Model Ts and have enjoyed going for rides with them. We decided we would like to join the fun and began looking for our own Model T. Last fall we drove to Chattanooga TN in one weekend to take a look at one! Today we drove to High Falls, NY, a mere 2.5 hour trip. We had seen lots of pictures of it and knew it looked promising. It was love at first sight for my husband. We put down a deposit and now have to figure out how we'll get it home. I'm glad frost season is almost over because my car is about to lose it's spot in the garage for now.
This beauty was in one family for 3 generations. Originally it was used to pick people up at the train station and take them into town. The family that owned it just drove it on their own property and didn't take it out in the rain. They put it out on the road in 1971 (I think) for their daughter's wedding. It's original parts and is in great shape. We are excited to welcome it to our family. We'll be taking it on the road and will have many adventures with it. I bet it will be used in a couple more weddings in the future as well.