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This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup stands out due to its frame-off restoration and significant performance upgrades, including a Flathead V8 and a 5-speed manual transmission, which improve driving enjoyment beyond stock examples.

Strengths

Upgraded 239ci Flathead V8 engine improving power.
Five-speed manual transmission offering better control and drivability.
Desirable and well-coordinated tan exterior with beige soft top and brown interior.

Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 1930
Make: Ford
Model family: Model A
Generation: Classic
Body: Truck
Engine: 239ci V8
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: 5,400 miles
Exterior: Tan
Interior: Brown
VIN: A2479909

Seller-reported highlights

Condition

Described as unmodified

Notable Equipment

Ford flathead 239 cubic-inch V8 engine swap
5-speed manual transmission
Removable soft top
Tan exterior repaint
Leather upholstery
Aftermarket gauges
Hendersonville, NC 28791
New Listings

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Bose sound system
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Borla exhaust system
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Technology Package
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Why Cars & Bids?
36K+** Auctions completed
$800M+** Value of cars sold
80%+** Sell-through rate
1.1M+** Registered Cars & Bids members

Service & Documentation

Accident-free Carfax history report
One-owner history

Modifications

Engine swap

Market

Comparable prices

Model A

Median sold

$18,150

103 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle half

182 records · 132 sold · 37 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

1929 Ford Model A

Restomod

486 mi · Green · Automatic · Oct 16, 2026 · Streetside Classics

Automatic

Oct 16, 2026

Streetside Classics

Last ask

not a sale

1929 Ford Model A

575 mi · TMU · Gray · Manual · Oct 14, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 14, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

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1930 Ford Model A

41,000 mi · TMU · Ivory · Manual · Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

+6% vs $18,150

1931 Ford Model A 5-Window

Restomod

500 mi · Steel Body W/Black · Manual · Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Oct 13, 2026

Bring a Trailer

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1930 Ford Model A

Restomod

829 mi · Red · Automatic · Oct 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Oct 12, 2026

Bring a Trailer

High bid · not sold

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History

Sightings

2 events

Jul 24, 2026, 6:54 PM UTC
Auction closed
No sale · $18,007 · Cars & Bids
Jul 22, 2026, 4:58 PM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Cars & Bids

1930 Ford Model A
Cars & Bids · Listing closed · 5,400 mi · Jul 24, 2026 · View on Cars & Bids
Final bid $18,007

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