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Early 1928 Roadster
This is a quite early 1928 roadster; motor number of A20XXX making it a February 1928 manufacture car which would be termed by most to be an “AR.” It is a presentable and drivable early Model A. It has many of the earmarks of the early Model As such as: Red steering wheel, left hand emergency brake with early brake system, “Pop out” ignition switch with “banana” ignition assembly, Power house generator, square starter switch, open bumpers, “Duck tail” rear fenders, drum tail light, early radiator shell with the “weaved” lacing, and two blade fan with shroud, centrifugal advance in the distributor therefore advancing to drive and retarding to start are not necessary.. It has a nice appearing rumble seat. I think I have the side curtains but might be wrong; I have the wind wings, they are not currently on the car but will be included. This is not a trailer queen, rather a fun and very presentable driver nearly 100 years old.
This early car needs a new home and deserves to be preserved.
$14,500 OBO
Jonathan Bodine, jethro10101@aol.com, (406) 498-3946, Butte, Montana
Chris DuVall
Secretary
I fell in love with the Model “A” Ford 13 years ago when my dad purchased a 1930 Cabriolet when I was a junior in undergraduate school. While I was in graduate school, my dad and I worked together to restore an early 1930 Tudor. Most people today would probably purchase a practical car after graduating. Not me, I purchased a 1931 DeLuxe Roadster on which I have put many thousands of miles. In 2016, my dad purchased his 1929 Roadster which we restored together and won the Henry Award in 2021 in Oshkosh. While we were restoring this car, we found the Model “A” Restorer’s Club via the Fine Point facebook page. Through the page, we met Mark Maron and Ron Ehrenhofer, both of whom were incredibly gracious and helpful to us during our restoration. We joined MARC so we could come to the Gettysburg national meet, and we were hooked. I am proof that we can expand our membership through tools like Facebook.
Since Gettysburg, I have purchased several more cars, and attended every national meet. As a result, I have made some great friends along the way. I began judging Area 7 for Fine Point in 2019 at Dearborn. I believe there is something for everyone in the hobby from collecting parts and advertisements to taking multi-day tours. What I like most about MARC is the commitment to originality that seems to be an integral part of the organization. I believe we can encourage membership growth by selling the authentic Model “A” experience. Everywhere I go, it’s easy to tell that people love the Model “A” Ford.
Early 1928 Roaster escutcheons
These are NOS. Set of metal trim pieces does both doors on the 1928. Goes around striker, door opener, and the dovetail. Instructions included. If you have questions, please feel free to call me. Thanks
$45
Vanessa Johnson, ford2831@yaho.com, (765) 623-4980, Alexandria, IN
1935 Ford Fordor “Trunkback”
Meticulously maintained, ground up restored. Absolutely beautiful. Rust free, California rare classic. Easy start. Does not leak, smoke, or knock. Needs nothing. Open to trades. Absolutely stunning.
$22,000
Bob Kushner, acreativ1@aol.com, (310) 302-7882, Marina Del Rey
28 Sports Coupe
Well preserved, runs good. Original: top, seats, engine, carb, Power House generator, water pump, glass. New radiator. Repainted all black ’47, stored in barn ’49, (34k on odometer), retrieved ’79, repainted original Arabian Sand (acrylic lacquer) ’80. 5 disk clutch replaced with ’30s single disk assembly. New pistons, rings, rods (resolved compression issue). Mother’s uncles car.
$11,000
Jack OBrien, obriensrus09@gmail.com, (484) 889-9494, Pittsfield, MA
Paul Ganninger Kirkwood, MO
Treasurer
As a member of MARC’s Missouri Valley region I have served as President as well as holding various other offices. Married to my wife Pam for 33 years, we have two children, twins Katie and Alex.
I have been active in the Model A hobby most of my life and would like to share my love A’s with others. My focus will be on the recruitment of young members to our hobby so that we can survive and thrive.
Some activities that I have done.
2005 National Membership Meet m St. Louis, Missouri – Co Chairman
2018 National Meet in Branson, Missouri – Co-Chairman
2019 National Meet m Dearborn, Michigan – Co-Chairman
2017, 18,19, and 2021 Undercarriage Judge in Fine Point.
I believe Board members of MARC should be an advocate of all aspects of the Model A hobby and be supportive of activities that attract NEW young members and retain existing ones. Focusing on Younger members will ensure that our hobby will survive and thrive.
Retired from a career in management and finance. I presently own a Closed Cab Pickup, as well as a 160-A that I am restoring for Fine Point as well as a 60-C and 160-B for future projects.
Joe Fox – Holland, Ohio
Director of Membership and Public Relations
Greetings to my Model A ‘family’. That’s how I see it… we’re a family! In the nearly 50 years that I’ve been a MARC member, I’ve met a myriad of folks and become quite close friends with many. And with a total of 8 years on the Board of Directors, most recently as President from 2020 to 2022, I was able to help shape the growth of our fine organization, even through some very difficult times.
As a bit of personal history. . . I met Sandy in 1975, and also found and purchased my first Model A, a true basket case ’30 Tudor. I began its restoration, but you might say that life got in the way . . . in a very good way of course! We got married, I got my Master’s Degree, we started a family and built a house. And somehow, by 1983 that Tudor was on the road! We became deeply involved with the local MARC Region (Western Lake Erie), and as time moved on, I led the group to hosting MARC Meets in ’86 and ’89, and was a major part of the 2016, 2019, & 2023 Meets. I’ve held every officer position and currently write the club newsletter. As a retired engineer, I now enjoy gardening, vintage auto restoration, and driving my 400A.
My time on the MARC Board of Directors included 4 years from 1996 – 2000, during which time I revived the MARC Youth Program, appointing a Youth Coordinator to oversee activities and articles targeted for the young folks, who are the future of our hobby. It is still going strong today!
I also completed the MARC History Book, and later made major improvements to the National Meet guidelines. In 2018 I returned to the Board as VP, then President. These were troubled times, as COVID raised its ugly head and forced us to make the very difficult decision to cancel two Membership Meets and a National Meet. We got through that ordeal, but not without losing a portion of our membership.
I am especially proud that Sandy and I were chosen as the 2023 recipients of the Kenneth G. Brady MARC lifetime achievement award. What an honor! I’m currently: finishing my term as Trustee of the Model A Ford Foundation, Inc. (MAFFI), operator of the Model A Ford Museum, with a portion of my term spent as President. I feel that a strong bond between our organizations is critical to the long-term success of both groups. MARC is comprised of folks with many different ways of preserving the interest in the Model A Ford and its place in history. We have many who enjoy touring and driving their A’s, while some get a thrill from building a car to the highest degree of authentic perfection. (Yes, I’m also a ‘fine point’ judge/Team Captain!) Some enjoy fashion, literature and other aspects of the era.
I strongly believe that all these aspects of our hobby and more must be supported to ensure our continued existence. I look forward to working with a strong and dedicated Board to ensure that the best interests of all MARC Members are supported, with the goal of making MARC the best Model A Club that it can be.
Thank you, and Happy Model A’ing!
James Zimmer Thornville, Ohio
Director of Regions
My fascination with Model A Fords began at an early age when I noticed a derelict 1930 model A four door sitting in a field in 1961. At $75 it was too much to contemplate.
In 1972 I bought my first one, a non running 1929 Tudor for $500. I was thrilled when I sold it for a $25 profit a few weeks later!
Since that time, Model A’s have more or less followed me home, probably owning more than 20 Model A’s at one time or another.
I have restored two A’s, a 29 roadster pick up, a 31 wide bed pick up, a 1926 Model T coupe and am currently in the process of restoring a 30 standard coupe. I also have several other A drivers and projects awaiting restoration.
My wife Becky and I joined MARC in 1987 and have attended many National meets and co-chaired the 2018 membership meeting in Granville Ohio. I have also had a number of articles printed in the Model A News over the years.
I have been fortunate to have held director positions in 3 regional clubs, the Scioto Region in Columbus, Ohio, the Niagara Frontier Region in Buffalo, NY (also a member) and currently holding that position in the Model A Drivers of East Central Ohio region since 2018.
Our regions motto is “Just Drive Them” and that is what we do!
Bill Bass
Director of Publications & Library
MARC – MAFCA MAGAZINES
Magazines from 1972 to present. Listed are missing issues in pictures. PICKUP ONLY WILL NOT SHIP.
$125
John Nardone, jpnardone@att.net, (630) 698-6111, Aurora, Illinois