5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Ford Model A For Your First Antique Automobile And They Are Just Fun!

[@osagejon8972]

Exceptional five points! I took my drivers test in a 31 model A. So true on how people just love to see the car. I'm 49 now and recently bought a 1905 Stevens Duryea model R and it terrifies me to think about parts. I've also come to realize that the model A tends to get more attention as people can recognize it as a manufactured car where the Stevens people ask if it's a kit or something I built!

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Well said! It seems live just about anyone can recognize a Model A. Thanks for watching!

[@paulwinson1137]

My 1st car a 1931 Model A roadster I bought at 13 years old, still have it 63 years later

[@kensmithgallery4432]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@m.h4664]

Me and my wife enjoy driving our Tudor sedan so much. We have got to know some great people in the hobby. Just a fun hobby. Have a blessed day

[@kensmithgallery4432]

That is awesome! Y'all have a blessed day too!

[@joegarage6132]

I might have missed it but joining a Model A club is also a good thing to do. Also joining Mafca, Mafii, Marc gives the Model A owner more information than they will ever use or remember. The Model A Ford Cub of America has a web site that is fantastic for information always has been. Local clubs are a wealth of information. That alone will save money on repairs. Have a good Model A day, I'm heading to Gilmore (many of your pictures were taken there).

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Thanks for commenting and for watching!

[@m.h4664]

Joining a club is a blessing. It's just a fun hobby for the family

[@coreyellisart6877]

Thank you for spending the time to make this video you have swayed me to make my first purchase this weekend of a 28 Model A coupe

[@kensmithgallery4432]

I am excited for you!

[@JimErvin-d2i]

Those are some of the reasons which caused me to buy my Model A in '64 and still own it, now fully restored of course. But a lot of water has passed under that bridge since '64. Stock Model As just aren't seen too much at car shows around here. Our biggest annual show has been pushed about 20 miles further out of town due originally to police complaints about muscle cars doing burnouts on the night before. But now the original location of the show is being redeveloped for rapid transit and high density housing. Now there's no stock Model As that I know of which are travelling to the show's new location. It's all hot rods and muscle cars. Add to that the fact that there are increasingly less places to drive a stock Model A because the amount of traffic on the roads has increased so much. And with that comes more accidents. And now our annual Model A parts swap meet has been moved further away since the owner of the original location sold his property for redevelopment. And of course a lot of the original Model A guys from around here have moved out or died. Yes I still have my Model A but it's not the same fun hobby that it used to be.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@@JimErvin-d2i I fully understand how you feel. Thanks for watching!

[@deanjernstrom3760]

Ken,that was one of your best! We enjoy all your videos, but this one was great. She came out beautiful, I'd be so proud of her. I couldn't agree more, I'll go in the garage for an hour and it easily turns into 3. Thank again. Best wishes.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Thanks so much Dean! It isn't finished yet, but it is slowly getting there!

[@inexconst]

I restored a 1931 Slant Window 17 years ago and this car is used constantly and consider this car a dependable "Daily Driver" I also own a beautiful 1937 Packard and the Model A is a basic car but I have no worries when I drive her and the Packard is the exact oppisite

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Sounds like you have a couple of beautiful cars! I love driving my Model A! Thanks for watching!

[@bamboocarman2335]

What a fun, interesting and convincing video. Thank you.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@bamboocarman2335 thanks for watching!

[@albertolugo1477]

THANKS for the reply! Excellent results. Thanks for sharing!

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@@albertolugo1477 my pleasure!

[@JazzStrat781]

Great video 👍 I'm sure hoping to own a Model A soon finances permitting, best to you!

[@kensmithgallery4432]

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@krystalpleska980]

I was at the 2024 old car festival with my family and saw your car there.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

I am glad you went to OCF and happy that you saw the car there. Lot's of new plans for her for next year!

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Im thinking about getting one

[@kensmithgallery4432]

You should! Thanks for watching!

[@BonnieKay13]

Most parts are made new, original is best but for some things new is best. Snyder's is one vendor, Mac's is another, look 'em up online. We've had or '28 on long trips out west, we cruise at 50 mph, good enough for most freeways. Side highways are the most fun.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

I could not agree more! Great car, safe to drive especially on those secondary highways, and plenty of parts available. Thanks for watching

[@williamforbes5826]

I took right to the model A. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) taught FINE-C. Fuel (turn on) Ignition (turn on) Neutral (check light) Engine (kill switch-on) Clutch (pull lever) Today that is not needed as bikes have fob keys, fuel injection, etc. But I learned on the older stuff. Old as in Piper J-3 Cub, kick start bikes and No Safety autos!! And the trucks? Ha! Suckers would start In Gear! Yeah, the A is a great car for its era. Plentiful and relatively affordable. Later!

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Thanks amigo!

[@albertolugo1477]

Great video, Love that you also did the painting. What type of paint did you use? What is the name of that beautiful color?

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@albertolugo1477 thanks so much for the kind words! Believe it or not it is a Toyota color. 1985 helux truck code 8A1. No metallic and just the color I was looking for.

[@albertolugo1477]

Thanks for the reply. What type of paint, acrylic enamel, etc.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@@albertolugo1477 Sherwin Williams single stage acrylic enamel. Pretty easy to shoot.

[@Badhabit-cx1ch]

My pastor has me on his will for one of his......but as he is only 12 years my senior, I doubt I will ever own it. Lol if I do it would be brief.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

@@Badhabit-cx1ch at least there is a chance you will! Thanks for watching!

[@MrJeep75]

I want a hard top model a pickup

[@kensmithgallery4432]

That's would be awesome!

[@paulnicholson1906]

Nothing wrong with an A but to me a T is a more interesting car. The A isn't that much different than a more modern car. The T, even a late model is a 1908 design and is way different than a modern car mechanically. You will get a lot of interest with the T and they are cheaper. I guarantee that if you drive the T you will be the oldest car on the road although once I was driving my 23 and saw someone in a 24 Maxwell going the other way..... I drive mine on secondary roads but I admit I will pull over periodically if I realize I have a entourage following me.

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Hi Paul, You brought up several good points. I've driven a T and found that it takes some getting used to, but a fun car no less! Thanks for commenting and for watching!

[@1929HSS]

Pretty ironic that your video was interrupted by commercials..... for Chevy.....

[@kensmithgallery4432]

That's actually pretty funny! Thanks for sharing that and for watching!

[@greg3296]

I cant afford it

[@kensmithgallery4432]

Prices have come down! Thanks for watching!