1930 Ford Model A 4-Door Station Wagon
2024.0025.0001, Savoy Collection
Engine: 200 cu. in. (3L) Cast-iron block, I-4
Output: 40 HP @ 2,200 RPM
Transmission: 3-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 103 in.
Overall Length: 165 in.
Weight: 2,482 lbs.
Top Speed: Unknown
No. Produced: Unknown
Original Price: $650
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Co.
The rumors of major changes for the 1930’s models were confirmed when the cars hit the showroom floors. Not only were the hood-to-body lines higher and smoother, but the cars had an additional sparkle. For the first time, Ford added stainless steel radiator shells, head, cowl, and tail lamps. Switching to smaller 19-inch wheels and larger tires gave the cars a more contemporary look. In addition, colors and trim selections were also upscaled.
Wood construction was integral to early car manufacturing. In 1919, Henry Ford began purchasing vast tracts of timber to ensure his company was amply supplied. Impressed with the short-lived success of the Durant Star Station Wagon, Ford launched a line of wood-bodied wagons in 1929. These vehicles required skilled craftsmen for construction, and dedicated caregivers to keep the wood in pristine condition. Chevrolet’s release of a six-cylinder engine in 1928 hurt Model A sales, fueling Henry Ford’s quest for an 8-cylinder engine.