Picture from 1940

[desotoguy]

My friend asked my help to identify the car in this picture. The picture of his mother and himself was taken in California 1940 when he was only months old. To me it appears to be a 30/31 Ford Roadster, all opinions welcome.

 

[desotoguy]

Morning brain fade.

 

[Marshall V. Daut]

Yes, it is a 1930-31 Model A Roadster with different wheels and custom convertible/one-piece hard top.
Marshall

 

[Chuck Dempsey]

What would they have made the one-piece top from? Steel? Seems a little early for fiberglass....

Thanks

 

[Model "A" Fords]

Are the reflections from the person taking the framed photo or is it on the original? The lower corner maybe showing the hand of the photographer. The "hubcap" could be just a reflection of something else?

If you can scan the photo we'll see an unobstructed view and who knows it might turn out to be a 1929.

 

[Chuck Dempsey]

I think I see a chrome cowl band, which would make it a 30 or 31....

 

[Brendan]

What would they have made the one-piece top from? Steel? Seems a little early for fiberglass....

Thanks

its a custom made soft top with the sides

 

[Model "A" Fords]

I think I see fold down wind shield stanchions. 1930-31 Deluxe Roadster?