Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

I’m looking for any history/information
on an original, unrestored 1931 Standard Model A Coupe I currently own.
The only information I have at this point is it was was owned by Harold Smith (no further details) and was shown at the 1983 MARC Nationals in Dearborn were it received a MARC of Originality award .
The car is all Black (Apple Green pinstripe) with Brown check upholstery. Most of the paint and all of the upholstery is original. A search for Harold Smith was unsuccessful at this point . Perhaps someone may have known him and this car ?
Any information and or photos would be greatly appreciated .

Please PM me , Thank you !

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

That’s a beauty, I would love to find one like that!

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...p;d=1681773555

Information wanted on my newly purchased 1931 Standard Model A Coupe - Modelacoupe3 What a beauty.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

I would suggest joining MARC and asking them for information on the car.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

You probably already know this but the July/August 1983 issue of The Model A News lists his name and the car under the awards section but it does not contain a photo.

Perhaps you can track down someone with a MARC Roster from that era that could contain his address which could help in your search for more info.

-Tim

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Could it be this guy? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1853348


I'd love to see it. Are you driving it to the OC Pancake breakfast on the 30th?

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Thank you for the compliment !

I plan on taking it to the Pancake Breakfast

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Unrestored original - what a treasure.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

First person that came to mind was Putt Smith.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Looks like it was Putt's car. "James Harold “Putt” Smith of College Park passed away February 16, 2020."

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

the paint is so nice, its hard to believe its original

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

All this talk about the coupe and not the town car in the background?

This group usually fawns over TC's.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Beautiful Coupe!!!

Love it man:):)

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Thank you all for the information and the compliments !
The paint is mostly original . The fenders and hood have been repainted. The body and lower splash aprons still retain the original paint. The Apple Green pinstripe on the body appears to be all original . The interior is all original and in very nice condition.
The windshield is original, discolored and delaminating.
I’ll post pictures of the interior in the next day or two.
I appreciate all the information, if anyone has additional information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

All this talk about the coupe and not the town car in the background?



off topic............LOL!



The paint is mostly original . The fenders and hood have been repainted.


ok, there you go.


prey tel, do tell us more about the towncar............

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Ronn,
If you read my original post , you will notice it states “mostly original paint”. Never did my post state it was 100 percent original paint ! It IS an original Unrestored car with 100 percent original upholstery and once again mostly original paint .
It was awarded the “MARC of Originality” in 1983. I am merely trying to find out more history on this car !
The Town car is not mine, however it is an exceptional car !

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

There are a number of active MARC regions in GA. He was most likely a member of one and maybe someone there would know more about the car. Not sure the geography of Georgia well enough to tell you which is closest to him.

https://model-a-ford.org/top-page-1/regions/

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Thank you Tim ! I will contact MARC and see if they can provide additional info.
When I purchased the car last year, it was located in Illinois . The gentleman I bought the car from said he purchased it out of an estate sale. He did not have any additional information on any previous owners . The Harold Smith aka Putt , that others have mentioned here is a strong possibility and I continue to pursue that lead as well.
Thanks to everyone here for their help.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

Looks like a nice sound Model A that hasn’t had a lot of owners and “poor” work done to it.

If it were mine, I would keep it just as is.

Remember, no matter how good your car, there will always be that individual who will fine ways to fault it. Whether a new GT40 or a 1931 Model A, there out there trying to put the car down.

Enjoy.

Re: Harold Smith 1931 Standard Coupe 1983 MARC Nationals
 

I have a roster from 1980 but don't see a Harold Smith in GA. or IL. If you get any other leads I can look further for you.