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| 1931 Ford Model A Series | ||
| Deluxe Roadster | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $450.00 | |
| No. Produced | 52,997 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Ford | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 2-4 | |
| Model Number | 40B | |
| Weight | 2,230lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 103 1/2 inches | |
| Length | 152 23/32 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | 68 1/16 inches | |
| Front Tread | 56 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 56 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 200.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/8 & 4 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 4.22 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 40@2200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 24 | |
| Torque | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Zenith | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 9 inches | ||
| Axle Type | 3/4 floating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.77 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Transverse leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Transverse, semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & sector | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, mechanical | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Internal expanding on rear wheels | ||
| Size | 9 5/8 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 4,237,501 to 4,830,806 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Left side of engine above water intake. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Colors: Black, Riviera Blue w/ Washington blue, Stone Gray w/ Stone Brown, Black w/ Brewster Green. Engine nos. start January, 1931 and run through November, 1931. Apparently, there were no Model A's produced in December. Production nos. do not inc | |||