40 bhp, 200.5 cu. in. L-head four-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs, and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 103.5 in.

• Offered from the collection of George Grew

• Lovely, older restoration

• Reliable Glidden tour car

Ford’s new Model A, actually the second to bear that designation, had a larger and upgraded 200.5-cubic inch engine, developing 40 brake horsepower. Replacing the two-speed planetary transmission of the T was a three-speed selective gearbox, though transverse leaf springs and torque tube drive were retained, but the car had four-wheel brakes. It rode a three-and-a-half inch longer wheelbase and weighed 700 pounds more than its predecessor.

Most noticeable was the styling. Reminiscent of the Lincoln, it was drawn under the watchful eye of Henry’s son Edsel, a connoisseur of aesthetics. The public loved it, queuing up for a first look and placing orders that the factories took months to fill.

This Model A Phaeton was purchased from Bob and Ann Hayes, of Little Silver, New Jersey, at the same time that George Grew bought the White touring car in 2003. They had toured with it extensively on the revival Glidden Tours, hosted alternately by the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. It won 16 Glidden awards and also received Junior and Senior First prizes from AACA at Hershey

Used very little by Mr. Grew since acquisition, it has recently been recommissioned and detailed. The paint on the brown body is very good and the brightwork has polished up well. The black canvas top shows no flaws, nor does the black artificial leather seating. Accessories include the coveted quail radiator cap, dual side-mount spares with canvas covers, and etched wind wings.

Model A Fords are reliable and fun, and they perform well in today’s traffic. They make excellent tour cars, as well as competing well on the show field. This one is a turn-key collector car that is ready to be enjoyed.