1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet Briggs
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The Ford Model A Cabriolet was first shown at the 1929 Automobile Show in New York. The Cabriolet body was produced by Briggs Manufacturing and was shipped to Ford completely assembled, painted and trimmed. The only available color combination for the Cabriolet was Cigarette Cream on the lower body and reveals and Seal Brown on the upper body best molding and rear deck.
It was not uncommon for Model A owners to modify their cars to improve performance and appearance. This Cabriolet was modified by William Harrah to match a 1929 Ford he had owned as a young man. The modifications include a chopped top, leatherette upholstery, 18" Chrysler wire wheels, Miller-Schofield over-head valve cylinder head, Mallory ignition, two up-draft Model A Ford carburetors, plus oil and temperature gauges.
Model: 1929 Ford Model A Cabriolet
Built By: Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan
Body By: Briggs Manufacturing Company, Detroit, Michigan
Price: $1,000 including optional accessories
Engine: Modified 4-cylinder, 80-hp, 200.5-cid
Keywords: Antique Early Old Vintage Classic American Car Auto Automobile Modified
Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson
Date: June, 2005
Location: National Automobile Museum in Reno, NV
Copyright: 2005 © Douglas Wilkinson - All rights reserved