1930 FORD MODEL A RUMBLE SEAT COUPE
This 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe entered one family's life in 1961 when it was bought from a lady in Riverside, California. It soon became the project that brought everyone together. A garage was turned into a paint booth, lacquer was sprayed by hand in 1962, and the owner's mother stitched the upholstery. Finished in tan with black fenders, a black vinyl roof, and a brown visor, it shows the results of a true family restoration. Yellow Powder Coated 19-inch wire wheels with new 4.75-19 tires, chrome bumpers, and a polished radiator shell complete the exterior.
Inside, the story continues with upholstery still reflecting the work of the owner's mother, who carefully crafted the cloth trim more than sixty years ago. The tan striped front bench seat is paired with matching door panels, while the rumble seat was finished in black vinyl to handle extra use from tours and trips. The three-spoke steering wheel frames the dash, painted tan and brown, with the oval gauge cluster providing speedometer, ammeter, and fuel readings. A tan cloth headliner and rubber mats over wood floorboards complete the simple, functional design. The family spent years enjoying this cabin, sharing road trips across Southern California and beyond.
Mechanically, this Ford remains true to its factory configuration while benefiting from ongoing care. Its 201 cubic-inch inline-four with carburetor is paired with a 3-speed sliding-gear manual transmission and single-plate clutch. Mechanical drum brakes and transverse leaf springs keep the car correct to its 1930s design, while a single exhaust exits at the rear. When it was put back on the road in 2017, the wheels were powder-coated and a Napa 6-volt positive-ground battery was installed. The owner proudly recalls repeated drives to Yuma, Arizona, as well as an 80-mile coastal run to San Clemente State Beach, proving both its reliability and its place as a true family companion.
Documentation tells the rest of the story. Decades of receipts show the steady investment in maintenance, while awards and plaques reflect recognition at Model A club events. Historical photos preserve moments from tours, parades, and shows, while memorabilia from the Model A Ford Club of America underlines its connection to the larger community. For the family, this car was a centerpiece - the way the owner first met his wife, both coming from Model A families, leading to 58 years of marriage. Its history is preserved not just in metal and fabric, but in paper, awards, and memories that travel with it.
HIGHLIGHTS
MECHANICAL:â¨â¢ 201 Cubic Inch Inline-Four Engineâ¨â¢ 3-Speed Manual Transmissionâ¨â¢ Carburetorâ¨â¢ Mechanical Drum Brakesâ¨â¢ Single Exhaustâ¨â¢ Beam Front Axle With Transverse Leaf Springsâ¨â¢ 6-Volt Positive Ground Electrical Systemâ¨â¢ Napa Battery
EXTERIOR:â¨â¢ Tan Paint With Black Fendersâ¨â¢ Black Vinyl Roofâ¨â¢ Brown Visorâ¨â¢ 19" Yellow Wire Wheelsâ¨â¢ 4.75-19 Tiresâ¨â¢ Chrome Radiator Shellâ¨â¢ Chrome Bumpersâ¨â¢ Rumble Seat Coupe Body Styleâ¨â¢ Rear-Mounted Spare Wheel
INTERIOR:â¨â¢ Tan Striped Cloth Bench Seatâ¨â¢ Black Vinyl Rumble Seatâ¨â¢ Matching Door Panelsâ¨â¢ Oval Gauge Cluster With Speedometer, Amp Meter, And Fuel Gaugeâ¨â¢ Three-Spoke Steering Wheelâ¨â¢ Tan Cloth Headlinerâ¨â¢ Wood Floor With Rubber Matsâ¨â¢ Under-Seat Storage Compartment
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:â¨â¢ Restoration Receiptsâ¨â¢ Service Recordsâ¨â¢ Model A Club Memorabiliaâ¨â¢ Awards And Show Recognitionâ¨â¢ Historical Photos
This 1930 Ford Model A Rumble Seat Coupe carries not only the correct mechanicals and period look but also six decades of family history. From backyard restoration to tours across the Southwest, it has been part of milestones, memories, and community. Now, it's ready for its next caretaker to enjoy and preserve.Â
Paint and Body are Rust Free California steel
Paint is driver quality with minimal cracks, chips, touch ups, imperfections and scratches.
Body is very straight and lines are very nice on doors, rumble seat and hood.
Starts, runs and drives very nice and handles just as it was designed. The looks and attention this car gets is endless.
Disclosures: windshield wipers are non operational
Clear California Title and current California DMV registration
Located in Rancho Cucamonga CA 91737
Call or Text Greg at 951.348.5794 for more information
