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Kevin in NJ · 09-19-2022, 12:48 PM

If do not have the 4:11 rear then you should expect a properly rebuilt A to run 60 MPH comfortably, get in the low to mid 20's for fuel mileage and brakes that top confidentaly.

This requires a car properly restored mechanically to factory specs.

Period, end of story. This is based no what Ford advertised, what people found the car would do on crappy roads of the day and what people who have taken car to restore their cars mechanically find they are able to do today.

Many people will tell you the A is a 45 MPH car. Most of the cars I see, where the owners make that statement, are unsafe above 25 MPH in my experience.

The A is a car you should not feel bad about driving hard, putting in the garage knowing the next day it will start and be ready to be run hard again. Thats what happened when they were new.

09-19-2022, 12:48 PM	#14
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: 1930 pickup driving speed If do not have the 4:11 rear then you should expect a properly rebuilt A to run 60 MPH comfortably, get in the low to mid 20's for fuel mileage and brakes that top confidentaly. This requires a car properly restored mechanically to factory specs. Period, end of story. This is based no what Ford advertised, what people found the car would do on crappy roads of the day and what people who have taken car to restore their cars mechanically find they are able to do today. Many people will tell you the A is a 45 MPH car. Most of the cars I see, where the owners make that statement, are unsafe above 25 MPH in my experience. The A is a car you should not feel bad about driving hard, putting in the garage knowing the next day it will start and be ready to be run hard again. Thats what happened when they were new.