1930 Ford Model A Coupe

THE RED BARON – 1930 FORD MODEL A FLATHEAD V8 COUPE

Known as “The Red Baron,” this all-steel 1930 Ford Model A coupe is a traditionally built hot rod featuring an authentic survivor-style patina and original Ford components throughout. Its professionally restored chassis is built on the original frame, which was sandblasted and refinished, and retains the original rear axle.

Power comes from a strong-running 1940 Ford Flathead V8 equipped with Edelbrock aluminum heads, Red’s headers, a late-style crab distributor conversion and a new coil. A polished vintage Edmunds intake with Tardel risers supports dual vintage chrome Stromberg 97 carburetors, both rebuilt and supplied by a new fuel pump and fuel lines. New head gaskets and bolts were also installed.

The Flathead is paired with a rebuilt 1939 Ford manual transmission, a 1932 clutch arm and a new clutch kit. Additional traditional components include a 1932 Ford K-member and pedals, an original 1932 Ford wishbone, an original 1933 Ford front axle dropped four inches and drilled, an F1 truck steering-box conversion, a Model T rear spring and a reverse-eye main leaf with a refurbished original leaf pack. All shackles and bushings are new and retain their original-style appearance.