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Surely the guys that own the very early Model A's would know what still exists?
An earlier one could yet be found in Europe or somewhere outside US, just as A 189 spent most its life in Sweden. Some of the first cars were sent overseas to be put on public display to promote interest in Fords important foreign markets. Pictures exist of cars at the London Show [ Dec. '27] & other European countries
Re Model A engine no. 1, appears to be a Ford promotional creation & giving it to Edison would have been good advertising for Ford. It was supplied as a Phaeton & was not delivered until mid '28. Pictures of it in 1933 show 19"wheels; chrome windshield posts; non standard upholstery & paint, etc. Ford wanted it up dated for his great friend. Cheers - Tom in NZ.