model a style 28-29 or 30-31

[Modelakid31]

Originally Posted by Randy in Illinois

While both I like very much, the 1930-31 captures the look of the "NEW" Ford.

This is the best way to describe it! seriously!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the answer to my choice of the 30-31 look

[28RPU]

I like the 30-31 style better even though I own a 28.I prefer the cowl style of the later model except the rpu which for some reason I think looks better in the 28-29 style. 1931 cabriolet is the perfect car.

[Greg Jones]

I prefer 30-31 for many of the reasons given and because of the stainless steel brightwork. I have a 26 T and it bears a striking resemblence (albeit a little more spindly) to the 28-29s.

[gunmetal blue]

There all great but I like 28-29 mybe because my first and others and last one were all 29cars and 1 truck, now Ihave 1 29 AA truck.

[1931 flamingo]

I have a late 31, so thatis my choice. My druthers are 1932, 1937, and 1940.

Paul in CT

[Seth Swoboda]

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I like the slant winshield model A's the best. The 400A, 190A and all of the slant windshield fordor town sedans. There is just something about that lower body, the slant windshield and the body lines, it must be that 1930's styling that gets me.

[Roger V]

I prefer the '30-31's as they appear sleeker to me whereas the '28-29's look more like the Model T's. I walk the talk as I've owned eighteen '30-31's and one '29 (bought only to resell).

[sturgis 39]

I like them all. The 30-31 are the poor boys 32.

[Bill in Al]

I like the "old" look of the '28-'29. Has more of the horseless carriage appearance than my '30. Love all the 'A's!

[Mikeinnj]

I like 28-29 as they look true antique especially the area of the "locomotive" cowl. The 30-31 look modern.

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

I like 28-29 as they look true antique especially the area of the "locomotive" cowl. The 30-31 look modern.

The "locomotive" cowl is my favorite too. It's like dimples on a women. .

You know how I voted!

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Tinker

The "locomotive" cowl is my favorite too. It's like dimples on a women. .

You know how I voted!

I never heard the 28-9 cowl refered to as "THE LOCOMOTIVE COWL", but I like it. LOL

[sturgis 39]

My boss belonged to an old car club in the 80's. The 28 and 29 were the highly desired Model "A" then. The 28-29 roadsters were 12-13,000 dollars then. I thought I would never afford one. I think the internet brought a lot of them out of the woodwork.

[Mitch Bunkin in PA]

Hi,
As a novice, I just figured that all the "bugs" (if any) would be worked out by 1930 and I would have fewer problems that I didn't know how to fix. I also felt the original stainless lights, hubcaps & rad. shell would make it easier on me as I've seen that original nickel plated lights & shells usually need a lot of work to preserve. I also like the larger radiator.

[milo]

28-29's do it for me......

[sturgis 39]

Originally Posted by Mitch Bunkin in PA

Hi,
As a novice, I just figured that all the "bugs" (if any) would be worked out by 1930 and I would have fewer problems that I didn't know how to fix. I also felt the original stainless lights, hubcaps & rad. shell would make it easier on me as I've seen that original nickel plated lights & shells usually need a lot of work to preserve. I also like the larger radiator.

The radiators are about the same size. The 30-31 is taller but narrower than the 28-29. The number of tubes and the number of fins and the material are the important issues. Copper "r" value is half (approximately) of aluminum.

[Neil Mylar LakewoodCA]

My first Model A was a 1928 special coupe. I've always been partial to the 28/29 early style. I like the wheels, the cowl, and the fenders. I do however like the 31 slant windows. I think it's great that there are 2 different styles to choose from and I enjoy viewing both.

[gweilbaker]

Hey, what's with this poll? We from the Chicago area can only vote once! That is totally unacceptable.

What next friendly, smiling DMV personnel?

30~31 is just so cool but then again 28~29 are the true babe magnets.

GW

[ian Simpson]

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

Hey, what's with this poll? We from the Chicago area can only vote once! That is totally unacceptable.

What next friendly, smiling DMV personnel?

30~31 is just so cool but then again 28~29 are the true babe magnets.

GW

So true, our club stages 30+ mini-car shows at local senior residences each summer. Our 1928 Tudor is often the attention from residents of the fairer sex whereas our friend's 1930 Tudor tends to be ignored even though it is in much better condition.

[Randy(PA)]

I voted for 28-29 style. Just to tease my fellow club members, I always tell them the later 30-31 models are just the result of cost-reduction programs.