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1931 Ford Model A Convertible Sedan
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Sat January 13, 2007
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1931 Ford Model A Convertible Sedan
Body by Murray
The Convertibale Sedan Model 400-A was introduced by Ford in May, 1931 and was a unique new design. It was aimed at those who needed a formal car for business but who wanted to "let their hair down" on weekends. It was one of several special "Deluxe" models added to the Ford line-up to combat increasing competion. With its slanting windshield, the convertible sedan had an attractive appearance and resembled an open Phaeton with the top down or a Sedan with the top up. Bodies were built by sub-contractors including Briggs Manufacturing Company and The Murray Corporation of America.
The upper body was a new development in convertible car conctruction for that era. A rigid top rail extended from the pillar ober the door and quarter windows down to the moldings. It was hoped this added structure would eliminate the rattles common to other convertible designs (it was not entirely successful). Both door quarter windows had roll-up mechanisms. Painted top panels on the radiator shell were also introduced on this model and were body-color only.
Production figures on the convertible Sedan equalled 4,868 units from may through December, 1931, when all Model A production ended.
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1931 Ford Model A Convertible Sedan
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Remarkable Cars
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National Automobile Museum, Reno, NV
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