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There were 4,839,340 Model As produced. 1931 Would be the last year of the A model. These were hard times, in contrast to 1,261,053 A's produced in in 1930, only 626,579 were produced in '31, less than half.

The 30-31 Model A trucks were true workhorses. This example features a wood & steel bed. The steel bed sides are highlighted with wood railing. This truck has withstood the test of time. It is fresh from a lengthy dry Texas storage. It does run, be sure to play our video. This one displays original steel & fiberglass front fenders. This Model A has not succumbed to the hands of hot rodders or customizers all of these decades past. The paint is poor and chipped. The body is steel throughout with the exception of 'glass front fenders.

The three photos above are of when we acquired this truck after its storage.
Produced in nearly every conceivable designation, the Model A enjoyed a great reputation with many improvements of the Henry Ford's T-Models. The brakes were 4-wheel mechanical. The driver now had easier to use controls, including a conventional clutch. The engine now produced 40 to 50 horsepower. Of course, the design is much more attractive.
This Model A truck rides on 4.75/5.00-19s. It features full fenders, and an all steel cab, hood, and engine cowls.
The 1930-31 Model A's featured this polished stainless surround encasing the radiator as well as headlight housings.
The swing-out windshield operates as it should.
The Model A was the first Ford to utilized a standard set of drivers controls. There was a conventional clutch, brake pedal, throttle, and gearshift. The emergency brake and choke are in place as well. All of the wood is in good condition and covered by the correct rubber mat.
The original gauge cluster now includes an Amp gauge, added some time in the past. This is the 6-volt charging system.
The running boards & fenders are steel as are the wire wheels. Note the mounted side spare secured in place.
The engine compartment displays the correct L head 4 cylinder engine. Close inspection of the engine compartment will reveal good solid components throughout. We have got it to run for us, be sure to see the video.
The louvered engine side cowls raise and lower easily.
The firewall displays very well with the Ford patent plate in place. The cowl welting is in placce.
The undercarriage displays solid flooring and framework throughout. The rear end and engine underside looks to be in good condition, this truck is fresh from a lengthy dry storage.The inside of the bed is in good condition throughout.

The tailgate is straight and solid throughout as well.
The finish shows its age with chips and fading, but the metal is in exceptionally good shape.