Mecum $55k Model A

mrtexas

mrtexas

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$55k is some serious money for a Model A
Way past all the money for this one IMHO

https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0118-312294/1930-ford-model-a-texaco-wrecker/

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Synchro909 said:
Any one notice the wind wings are on backwards?
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Theres plenty of odd things about it engine compartment alone. I dont mind the red/green combo and kinda like it as a service vehicle scheme but not THAT color green...

2 questions i have -

i havent seen the modern plug setup with the factory style distributor body before. Is that an old repo or aftermarket item?

Would they really use a standard model A as a wrecker? I couldnt imagine that towing a big car of that era

Neat idea and looks kinda cool though. Im with whomever up there said people got into a bidding war as no way it should have reached that otherwise.

Just curious as to what a true fine points award winning Model A goes for?
 
“Would they really use a standard model A as a wrecker? I couldnt imagine that towing a big car of that era”

Great way to advertise your towing business in parades and car shows.
 
The cost would be more than that.

Winning bid-----------------------------------------$55,000
Bid premium 10%------------------------------------$5500
State sales tax (Illinois other states vary) 5%------$2750
Enclosed transport to say, Illinois from Fl.-----------$1500
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$64,750

Throw in motel/food/gas/wear and tear on your car and you are north of
$65,000

Yeah, one expensive incorrect Model A. Wish I had had mine there it would have found a new home at those prices
 
Fault finding doesn't change the fact that at least two people liked the car enough to spend some serious money on it. To each his own. They probably know what they can afford and not afford. Maybe the top bidder wants to change the color, tires, and anything else, then maybe he doesn't care and is going to have fun driving it a few weeks and then sell or trade it for something else. At least he knows he won the bidding and maybe that was enough reward. We just don't know an others motives do we?
 
So it's obviously supposed to some sort of fire appliance. What's the big light on a stick for? Maybe they thought they might not be able to see the fire in the dark!:confused:
 
daveymc29 said:
Fault finding doesn't change the fact that at least two people liked the car enough to spend some serious money on it. To each his own. They probably know what they can afford and not afford. Maybe the top bidder wants to change the color, tires, and anything else, then maybe he doesn't care and is going to have fun driving it a few weeks and then sell or trade it for something else. At least he knows he won the bidding and maybe that was enough reward. We just don't know an others motives do we?
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They don't need motives. They spill that much every day.
 
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