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Old 10-28-2020, 06:30 AM   #6
Patrick L.
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Default Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

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What Ruth says. These cars were not built for todays speeds, they are 40-45 mph vehicles. In 1930 only 6.8% of roads were 'improved'. My family went in the auto business in 1918 and salesmen taking a client in a Model A at 60 mph on a paved road for short period was a sales gimmick.
But, that said, with todays oils and clean roads these engines will last a long time. Mine was last rebuilt in 1961.
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