Ford Model A

The Model A was the second major car model made by the Ford Motor Co. First produced Oct. 20, 1927, it replaced the venerable Model T, which had been produced for 18 years.

Prices ranged from $385 for a roadster to $570 for the top-of-the-line Fordor. The engine was an L-head 4-cylinder with a displacement of 200.5 cubic inches. Typical gas mileage was between 20 and 30 mpg using a Zenith one barrel carburetor, with a top speed of around 65 mph. It had a 103.5-inch wheelbase with a gear ratio of 3.77:1.

The transmission was a 3 speed sliding gear unit with 1 speed reverse. The Model A had 4-wheel mechanical brakes.