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Cool Hand Lurker · 09-25-2015, 01:00 PM

Just looking at Craigslist for Minneapolis and saw this Model A Limo ad so I thought I would just pass it along. Only $9500.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...185397742.html

burner31 · 09-25-2015, 01:10 PM

With the proper interior that could be pretty cool...Mr. Cool.

JOHN CT · 09-25-2015, 01:13 PM

Are those fence post hinges? On the doors.

Y-Blockhead · 09-25-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHN CT

Are those fence post hinges? On the doors.

Latches?? Looks to be...

V8COOPMAN · 09-25-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Latches?? Looks to be...

Yup, fencepost gate latches. BUT.......check-out the interior SAFETY latches? People do some scary stuff! DD

CarlG · 09-25-2015, 05:00 PM

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I realize that sometimes using what is available is all there is, but WHY go to all this trouble and use this type of hardware??

Wonder what the door hinges look like??????

DougVieyra · 09-25-2015, 05:48 PM

In one photo (with gate hinges) I seem to be looking at an 'Open Car'. In other photos, It appears to be a 'Closed Car'. Collectively, I am not sure what I am looking at. Perhaps the gate hinges were on the earlier 'Proto-type'.

ronn · 09-25-2015, 05:51 PM

that car was listed on the bay a few weeks back................

Randy in ca · 09-25-2015, 10:27 PM

It's on eBay again now. Better pictures than on Craigslist.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/351528837510

hardtimes · 09-26-2015, 11:09 AM

Thanks for sharing

! Very interesting, that is , peoples' imagination and creativeness !!

Brad in Germany · 09-27-2015, 10:12 AM

It reminds me of the buses that were used in Lourdes, France to ferry pilgrims back and forth to the holy sites, like this one:

Note that the metal frames between the seats can be raised (and lowered) to support the canvas roof (rolled up behind the back compartment) for driving during inclement weather.

....or this one from 1930-1931 (note the quail and same type roof supports):

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

7_Zero · 10-03-2015, 05:38 PM

The yellow makes it look more like a Model A school bus.

This limo is one that really caught my eye 31 phaeton stretch limousine. If only I could convince the club that we need this! It would be perfect for taking those in the club who do not yet have cars or when members cars are unavailable. It even has heat for those sitting in back.

Clem Clement · 10-04-2015, 04:12 AM

Long ago their was a white Model A extended phaeton on Oahu, HA. I wonder...

V4F · 10-04-2015, 09:11 AM

the phaeton is awesome . the yellow car is unique .

SSsssteamer · 10-04-2015, 02:36 PM

The yellow Model A Limo on eBay has been sold. Quite creative with the Model A and etc. parts. Some one has put quite a bit of time and money into it to get it where it is at. Still has quite a way to go, and it is more than I would want to mess with. Could be a fun driver when done.

briphaeton · 10-04-2015, 04:27 PM

Here is the one Howard and another member build. Howard build several amazing cars.

john charlton · 10-04-2015, 04:42 PM

In Europe a 114" wheel base was available it had a lengthend model A frame not AA . An extra cross member and a jackshaft to mate up to the regular A back axle .In England hire cars which came with a driver supplied used this WB . I france a lot were vans . The vehicles in the photos are most likely on the 114" WF frame .

John in weather on the way Suffolk County England .

1937pickup · 10-04-2015, 04:57 PM

Sold on Ebay for 8400.00.

09-25-2015, 01:10 PM	#2
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Model A Limo With the proper interior that could be pretty cool...Mr. Cool. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

09-25-2015, 01:13 PM	#3
JOHN CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: In my garage Posts: 465	Re: Model A Limo Are those fence post hinges? On the doors.

09-25-2015, 05:00 PM	#6
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Model A Limo Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I realize that sometimes using what is available is all there is, but WHY go to all this trouble and use this type of hardware?? Wonder what the door hinges look like?????? __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

09-25-2015, 05:48 PM	#7
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Model A Limo In one photo (with gate hinges) I seem to be looking at an 'Open Car'. In other photos, It appears to be a 'Closed Car'. Collectively, I am not sure what I am looking at. Perhaps the gate hinges were on the earlier 'Proto-type'.

09-25-2015, 05:51 PM	#8
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,795	Re: Model A Limo that car was listed on the bay a few weeks back................

09-25-2015, 10:27 PM	#9
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,650	Re: Model A Limo It's on eBay again now. Better pictures than on Craigslist. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351528837510

09-26-2015, 11:09 AM	#10
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,188	Re: Model A Limo Thanks for sharing ! Very interesting, that is , peoples' imagination and creativeness !!

09-27-2015, 10:12 AM	#11
Brad in Germany Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 911	Looks more like a Model AA bus used at Lourdes, France It reminds me of the buses that were used in Lourdes, France to ferry pilgrims back and forth to the holy sites, like this one: Note that the metal frames between the seats can be raised (and lowered) to support the canvas roof (rolled up behind the back compartment) for driving during inclement weather. ....or this one from 1930-1931 (note the quail and same type roof supports): Fordially, Brad in Maryland Last edited by Brad in Germany; 09-27-2015 at 10:53 AM.

10-03-2015, 05:38 PM	#12
7_Zero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 103	Re: Model A Limo The yellow makes it look more like a Model A school bus. This limo is one that really caught my eye 31 phaeton stretch limousine. If only I could convince the club that we need this! It would be perfect for taking those in the club who do not yet have cars or when members cars are unavailable. It even has heat for those sitting in back.

10-04-2015, 04:12 AM	#13
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Model A Limo Long ago their was a white Model A extended phaeton on Oahu, HA. I wonder...

10-04-2015, 09:11 AM	#14
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Model A Limo the phaeton is awesome . the yellow car is unique . __________________ V4f

10-04-2015, 02:36 PM	#15
SSsssteamer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sedro-Woolley, WA Posts: 1,023	Re: Model A Limo The yellow Model A Limo on eBay has been sold. Quite creative with the Model A and etc. parts. Some one has put quite a bit of time and money into it to get it where it is at. Still has quite a way to go, and it is more than I would want to mess with. Could be a fun driver when done.

10-04-2015, 04:42 PM	#17
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: Model A Limo In Europe a 114" wheel base was available it had a lengthend model A frame not AA . An extra cross member and a jackshaft to mate up to the regular A back axle .In England hire cars which came with a driver supplied used this WB . I france a lot were vans . The vehicles in the photos are most likely on the 114" WF frame . John in weather on the way Suffolk County England .

10-04-2015, 04:57 PM	#18
1937pickup Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 586	Re: Model A Limo Sold on Ebay for 8400.00.