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desotoguy · 05-19-2023, 07:39 AM

My friend asked my help to identify the car in this picture. The picture of his mother and himself was taken in California 1940 when he was only months old. To me it appears to be a 30/31 Ford Roadster, all opinions welcome.

desotoguy · 05-19-2023, 07:43 AM

Morning brain fade.

Marshall V. Daut · 05-19-2023, 09:35 AM

Yes, it is a 1930-31 Model A Roadster with different wheels and custom convertible/one-piece hard top.
Marshall

Chuck Dempsey · 05-19-2023, 09:50 AM

What would they have made the one-piece top from? Steel? Seems a little early for fiberglass....

Thanks

Model "A" Fords · 05-20-2023, 01:10 PM

Are the reflections from the person taking the framed photo or is it on the original? The lower corner maybe showing the hand of the photographer. The "hubcap" could be just a reflection of something else?

If you can scan the photo we'll see an unobstructed view and who knows it might turn out to be a 1929.

Chuck Dempsey · 05-20-2023, 01:36 PM

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I think I see a chrome cowl band, which would make it a 30 or 31....

Brendan · 05-26-2023, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Dempsey

What would they have made the one-piece top from? Steel? Seems a little early for fiberglass....

Thanks

its a custom made soft top with the sides

Model "A" Fords · 05-26-2023, 05:42 PM

I think I see fold down wind shield stanchions. 1930-31 Deluxe Roadster?

05-19-2023, 07:39 AM	#1
desotoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 294	Picture from 1940 My friend asked my help to identify the car in this picture. The picture of his mother and himself was taken in California 1940 when he was only months old. To me it appears to be a 30/31 Ford Roadster, all opinions welcome.

05-19-2023, 09:35 AM	#3
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,109	Re: Picture from 1940 Yes, it is a 1930-31 Model A Roadster with different wheels and custom convertible/one-piece hard top. Marshall

05-19-2023, 09:50 AM	#4
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: Picture from 1940 What would they have made the one-piece top from? Steel? Seems a little early for fiberglass.... Thanks

05-20-2023, 01:10 PM	#5
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 259	Re: Picture from 1940 Are the reflections from the person taking the framed photo or is it on the original? The lower corner maybe showing the hand of the photographer. The "hubcap" could be just a reflection of something else? If you can scan the photo we'll see an unobstructed view and who knows it might turn out to be a 1929.

05-20-2023, 01:36 PM	#6
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 785	Re: Picture from 1940 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think I see a chrome cowl band, which would make it a 30 or 31....

05-26-2023, 05:42 PM	#8
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 259	Re: Picture from 1940 I think I see fold down wind shield stanchions. 1930-31 Deluxe Roadster?