When is Model A Car or Truck classified has Restored or Unrestored?

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Originally Posted by Special Coupe Frank

As it left the assembly plant in 1927-'31.

Going strictly by the textbook defintion, truly "restored" A's are in the relative minority.

To me, "un-restored", means a car that has never had anything but routine maintenance ( or lack there-of), and largely exists in its as-built state, possibly showing the effects of time and usage.

Yes, ...sadly that is a very true statement.

What I guess makes this so controvercial is the "justifications" hobbyists give these days for making these modifications. I know that growing up, both of the Model A clubs used to have a mission statement that they were to promote the 1928-1931 Ford Model A as they were originally manufactured yet often times back then owners just didn't know any better when they restored their cars. Today, things are kinda different in that they call their Model-A restored yet knowingly have installed hydraulic brakes, overdrive transmissions, air conditioning, F100 steering boxes, 16" wheels, 12 volt electrical, alternators, etc. ...yet still feel they should have their Model-A accepted as a "restored" Model-A.


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