The Ford Barn

jphnr9q · 06-29-2025, 10:03 AM

I am looking for a Model A that has not been restored and is all original but will require much elbow grease. Has not been out in the weather too much. I find myself with a health issue that is going to keep me indoors for awhile so need a project. This site won't let me post a link so you can find the car I am considering in Facebook Marketplace, So to find it Get In Facebook Marketplace, then in "Search Marketplace" put "Ford Model A" In "Location" Put Newcastle, Ne. In "Price" Put Minimum $6500 and Maximum put $6501. Car is Running, Brian has the Nebraska Title, His dad bought is 10 years ago and it has been in a garage since. He doesn't know anything about previous ownershipbut thinks his dad bought it in Counsel Bluffs. His dad died recently so needs to sell it. He thinks it may not be original paint but not sure. He knows nothing about the car. He said he's getting inquiries about it. Because it's in Nebraska could someone on this forum help me find someone who is knowledgable near Newcastle Pa that could inspect it and tell me regards the condition? I will gladly pay them. I would then have it shipped to my house. If I get a thunbs up from you people I will send him a $1000 deposit (that's what he requires)

wrndln · 06-29-2025, 10:30 AM

If you add the link to the Facebook ad to your message, that would help.

rotorwrench · 06-29-2025, 11:02 AM

It's rare to find long slumber cars with out having an issue with stuck valves or rings (or both) and a gooped up fuel system. This plus a lot of elbow grease to get the external finish and dusty interior back to livable condition. Old tires can be unusable even when stored with jack stands to suspend them above the garage floor.

A lot depends on the quality of the storage environment and how it was prepped for storage.

nkaminar · 06-29-2025, 12:40 PM

Welcome to the Barn. I don't do Facebook so I cannot look at it, but others here should be able to follow your instructions to find it. It sounds like a good price for the car. I would say: go for it. There should not be any expensive surprises. If it has not been run for 10 years there will be some work and expense to get it running. Maybe a few days and a few hundred dollars. Safety first including tires ($800), brakes, steering, mirrors, lights, etc.

Chuck Dempsey · 06-29-2025, 12:51 PM

Hopefully this is the link. If not, let me know... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-fb285ab06670

Ruth · 06-29-2025, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

Hopefully this is the link. If not, let me know... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-fb285ab06670

Looks like the correct one. If so, first thing I noticed is it is listed as a 1931 but has a 1930 grill shell.

HarleyFLHS · 06-29-2025, 01:31 PM

doesn't look bad at all. You need to see if the engine will turn over. Hope you have a hand crank.

lrf · 06-29-2025, 01:32 PM

I'm a little confused here. You wrote the car is in Newcastle, NE but you want someone in Newcastle. PA to inspect it? Your typing error? Or? Pictures show it as a 1930 Standard Tudor and a nice one too. Just saying be careful. LRF

Charlie Stephens · 06-29-2025, 02:00 PM

Looks good. Be sure the paperwork is clean.

Charlie Stephens

Mulletwagon · 06-29-2025, 09:36 PM

Before locking in the deal it is critical to ensure the VID on the title matches the number on the engine block. If the numbers do not match be sure to check local registration requirements to avoid consigning yourself to "registration hell". A deal too good to be true usually dictates "shields up". Good Luck.

kbinde2 · 06-30-2025, 05:16 AM

PM sent for consideration.. kb

ronn · 06-30-2025, 06:41 AM

looks like a fair deal. as long as you dont get caught with high shipping chges. I have no idea where you live?
better info needed.

LeonardS · 06-30-2025, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ronn

looks like a fair deal. as long as you dont get caught with high shipping chges. I have no idea where you live?
better info needed.

He’s from California and asking the same questions on another site.

ronn · 06-30-2025, 12:00 PM

then not worth it- buy one in Cali.

BButturff · 06-30-2025, 05:11 PM

I agree, reputable shipping will most likely cost around $2.25 per mile.

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Originally Posted by ronn

then not worth it- buy one in Cali.

06-29-2025, 10:03 AM	#1
jphnr9q Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2025 Posts: 1	What Do You Think Of This Model A? I am looking for a Model A that has not been restored and is all original but will require much elbow grease. Has not been out in the weather too much. I find myself with a health issue that is going to keep me indoors for awhile so need a project. This site won't let me post a link so you can find the car I am considering in Facebook Marketplace, So to find it Get In Facebook Marketplace, then in "Search Marketplace" put "Ford Model A" In "Location" Put Newcastle, Ne. In "Price" Put Minimum $6500 and Maximum put $6501. Car is Running, Brian has the Nebraska Title, His dad bought is 10 years ago and it has been in a garage since. He doesn't know anything about previous ownershipbut thinks his dad bought it in Counsel Bluffs. His dad died recently so needs to sell it. He thinks it may not be original paint but not sure. He knows nothing about the car. He said he's getting inquiries about it. Because it's in Nebraska could someone on this forum help me find someone who is knowledgable near Newcastle Pa that could inspect it and tell me regards the condition? I will gladly pay them. I would then have it shipped to my house. If I get a thunbs up from you people I will send him a $1000 deposit (that's what he requires)

06-29-2025, 10:30 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,297	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? If you add the link to the Facebook ad to your message, that would help.

06-29-2025, 11:02 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,405	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? It's rare to find long slumber cars with out having an issue with stuck valves or rings (or both) and a gooped up fuel system. This plus a lot of elbow grease to get the external finish and dusty interior back to livable condition. Old tires can be unusable even when stored with jack stands to suspend them above the garage floor. A lot depends on the quality of the storage environment and how it was prepped for storage.

06-29-2025, 12:40 PM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,842	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? Welcome to the Barn. I don't do Facebook so I cannot look at it, but others here should be able to follow your instructions to find it. It sounds like a good price for the car. I would say: go for it. There should not be any expensive surprises. If it has not been run for 10 years there will be some work and expense to get it running. Maybe a few days and a few hundred dollars. Safety first including tires ($800), brakes, steering, mirrors, lights, etc. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 06-29-2025 at 02:38 PM.

06-29-2025, 12:51 PM	#5
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 961	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? Hopefully this is the link. If not, let me know... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...0-fb285ab06670

06-29-2025, 01:31 PM	#7
HarleyFLHS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Spring Valley, Ca Posts: 13	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? doesn't look bad at all. You need to see if the engine will turn over. Hope you have a hand crank.

06-29-2025, 01:32 PM	#8
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 225	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? I'm a little confused here. You wrote the car is in Newcastle, NE but you want someone in Newcastle. PA to inspect it? Your typing error? Or? Pictures show it as a 1930 Standard Tudor and a nice one too. Just saying be careful. LRF

06-29-2025, 02:00 PM	#9
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,302	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? Looks good. Be sure the paperwork is clean. Charlie Stephens

06-29-2025, 09:36 PM	#10
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 626	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? Before locking in the deal it is critical to ensure the VID on the title matches the number on the engine block. If the numbers do not match be sure to check local registration requirements to avoid consigning yourself to "registration hell". A deal too good to be true usually dictates "shields up". Good Luck.

06-30-2025, 05:16 AM	#11
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 270	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? PM sent for consideration.. kb

06-30-2025, 06:41 AM	#12
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,645	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? looks like a fair deal. as long as you dont get caught with high shipping chges. I have no idea where you live? better info needed.

06-30-2025, 12:00 PM	#14
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,645	Re: What Do You Think Of This Model A? then not worth it- buy one in Cali.