Model A Trials cars

[Rocketsled]

Last year, while in the U.K. I was a spectator at the Fingle Hill sector of the Exeter Trial. The Trial is a two-day affair which began at 5 P.M. on January
4th and concluded 24 hours later. Motorcycles, with or without side cars and automobiles attempt to ascend some very steep and slippery slopes in a tradition which dates back more than 100 years. Most of the cars are small MG's, Dellows, Austins, etc. I noticed that a Model A participant easily climbed the hill and I mentioned it to the people standing next to me. They said Model A's were very successful Trials cars and they wished they could find one to compete with.
If anyone has a Model A for sale, minus body from the door pillar back, and with a Title, please let me know.
Thanks,
Rocketsled

 

[Marshall57]

I pulled my first model a from a wood pile and it was last used as a hunting rig. I got it running and because it wasn't pretty but in good running shape, I used it to see just where a model a could go. I was impressed, I could never take a cream puff car where I took this old Tudor and am really happy that I had the fun that few younger owners will ever have.
They will go places that I would only think a Jeep would dare..
Your cars are putting out more fun than so many others.

 

[Great Lakes Greg]

I have watched these videos on YouTube and was initially disturbed at the abuse the cars were being put through. However, the more I watched, the more entertaining it became.
I am now a big fan of this "sport" and watch new videos whenever I can. There are a few Model A's in the ranks, and they seen to do okay. I think they lack the capability of sustained high r.p.m.'s, which is necessary to keep the tire treads cleaned out for traction in the muddy conditions.

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Years back, I saw some footage on the trials & on some old Fords, they turned the front axle upside down to gain ground clearance. Bill W.

 

[nosbod]

Yes I can confirm what terrific fun trialing here in the UK is. I have a standard 29 Phaeton and have just competed in The Clee Hills trial which is probably harder on the car than some others. I think its the good ground clearance coupled with the good low down torque and flexible chassis that make them so successful much to the chagrin of owners of more expensive machinery . The Vintage Sports Car Club organize a series of events which are extremely popular tackling terrain that some full blown off roaders would think twice about .
Image here of A with interesting chimney addition for the exhaust :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blujaguar/8228184854/in/photostream/
John