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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore
You get a tremendous bang for your buck with a Model A, especially as the old(er) guys die off.
Even more so with a Model T, if you can stomach a more ancient architecture.
I had a '31 rumble seat car. Super easy to maintain, nothing you can't fix with a screwdriver and pliers, never left me stranded. Perfect fun car that the kids could climb all over.
But - while they'll go 50 or 55 (downhill) you really want to settle in about 45 mph. They are hot and will beat you up if you go very far. And the headlamps provide a nice orange glow at night which allow other vehicles to see you. Be prepared to listen to stories from every person in the gas station as you are fueling.
I sold mine when I wanted to modernize the fleet and bought a big Pontiac.
But I will probably own another someday. I'd jump on that if you are interested, and provided it doesn't have a huge rear main oil leak (there is no "seal". Just a little aluminum "canoe" that channels where the oil goes).
K
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I've heard of the model A rear main oil drain mostly from a youtube channel called strongs garage who deal in all things from the 40s on down. Sadly all the uncles I had who probably owned these cars are gone now but I won't let that sway my decision as I know one in particular who'd say "what are you waiting for? Go get it already". I'm no blue book expert as far as fair prices but I have seen ones in far worse condition go for much more in the 15k to 20k range so I don't know why this one is priced so low. I messaged to inquire when would be a good time to see it as I can't judge anything from 2 pics. At the very least I'll hopefully get a ride in it even if I don't bring it home