1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan

1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan in the Antique Auto Display.

1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan in the Antique Auto Display.

Name/Title

1931 Ford Model A Town Sedan

Description

1931 was the last year the Model A was produced. This model is a three-window slant windshield sedan. This means the windshield is slanted and the car has only three windows visible from the front, like other Model A types. It is equipped with a four-cylinder engine that produces 40 hp and has a wheelbase of 103.5". Similar to other Model A types, this car had many optional accessories. Dual side mount mirrors, wide whitewall tires, dual cowl lights, and dual tail lights were some of them. The main difference between a standard Model A and the Model A Town Sedan is the latter is more luxurious. It features additional trim and chrome accents, more color options, and different upholstery. With more luxurious features, the town sedan was more expensive. The original price of a standard Model A was $490, while the town sedan was $630.

Motor Vehicle Type

Automobile

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ford

Model

Model A Town Sedan

Manufacture Date

1931

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Engine Position

Front-Engine

Bore/Stroke

Bore: 3.876 inches. Stroke: 4.125 inches.

Horsepower

40

Drivetrain

Drive Type

Rear-Wheel Drive

Body

Body Style

Sedan

Doors

4

Number of Passengers

5

Top Speed

Around 65 mph

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sedan

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Automobile

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Motor Vehicles

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects