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12-23-2012, 05:02 PM | #1 |
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Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
The modern Model Model A Ford showroom is seen in this photo (above) taken in 1931. Left to right is a Roadster a Sedan and a Coupe. Note the lighting and decorating, along with the open concept office. Ford posters can be seen on the walls and it is interesting to note the the cars all have drip pans under them. It was common for even new cars to drip a bit of oil and gas at the time and even much later, but one would think Ford would not want to draw any attention to that in a promotional photo. On The Old Motor we have the photo sectioned in two for enlargements were you can see even more detail. We also have in the same post a 19134 Ford Service Station on Detroit and a photo of a JUMBO Model T motor home you will not what to miss. Happy Holidays to all!!! Last edited by t-head; 12-24-2012 at 07:54 AM. |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
This one has been printed in alot of books. It's part of a series of photos. Some show the salesman and the prospect looking at the Town Sedan, another shows the sale being closed etc.
I want to say it was in one of the Lorin Sorensen Fordiana Series books, but I don't have time to look it up right now. I do know this photo and a couple others in the same set were printed in the Restorer magazine during the short time Sorensen was Editor. |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
Interesting to note the drip pans under the cars
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12-23-2012, 05:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
On the drip pans I believe that Ford was just being honest. I'm sure they were kept clean at any time a spot was seen. Plus, pretty much all cars
dripped to some extent back then and I think the American motoring public was aware of this. And did not feel that it was detrimental to the cars' reputation or mechanical soundness. Bob-A |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
I do not think dripping oil and gas was a very big deal in the old days. I can remember even in the 60's that the county would spray used motor oil on the dirt roads to help settle the dust.
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
I wonder if a 1931 Harley-Davidson show room had drip pans under the motors? Merry Christmas!
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
Seems that Deluxe Roadster on the left has no spare/welled fenders. Were they options in 30-31 ? Most I see at shows today seem to have at least one welled fender w/spare.
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
And one more, still without drip pans
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12-24-2012, 08:36 AM | #13 |
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if it aint leakin..THERE"S GOTTA BE SOMETHING WRONG!!
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
Either the Slant Window in the center was missing its center bumper clamp or its a bit off center.... At least the way it looks to my eyes.
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The Danish use drip rugs!
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12-24-2012, 10:55 AM | #16 |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
For 1931 the welled fender and trunk rack was dropped as standard equipment. They were available as an accessory.
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
If Model A's did not come with side mirrors why is there one on the Roadster?
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
Also, did the arc of the front bumper change during 1930-1?
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
I don't think deluxe roadsters or phaetons came stock with windshield frame clamp on rearview mirrors. Only the mirrors mounted on the left
stanchion. The deluxe in the picture does not appear to have a windshield mirror. Check out the extreme left of the picture. It appears to be a rack for new car sales brochures. Merry Christmas, Bob-A |
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Re: Photo of a Model A showroom in 1931 from The Henry Ford Museum
It's mentioned that the right-hand "A" is a coupe. I don't believe that they made slant window coupes. Could it be a "Vicky"?
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