How much better was the last Model A than the first?

[dean from bozeman]

For a couple days now I have been getting A495 ready for Dearborn. Freed from its trailer, I enjoy sitting next to it each night and reminiscing about the folks who have helped along the way. I think about the places I found all those very rare parts.

Then I thought, this Phaeton has many, many parts and features that were changed to improve the Model A. Side by side how would A495 theoretically "compete" with one of the last Model A's built? Over 4.8 million Model A's were made. The Service Bulletins are full of changes.

My question for this thread is...How much better was the last Model A than the first?