WEST COAST CLASSICS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THIS 1931 FORD MODEL A VICTORIA NUMBERS MATCHING 2 DOOR COUPE WITH RARE FULL PADDED FABRIC TOP!
FINAL YEAR OF THE MODEL A & A TOP OF THE LINE MODEL, WITH THE HANDSOME VICTORIA BODY BEING A MID 1930 ADDITION TO THE FORD LINE COSTING $580, JUST BELOW THE 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE SEDAN AT $640! THE 'VICKY' COULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WINDOW SUNSHADE & OFFERED RARE, ALBEIT MARGINAL, LUGGAGE SPACE BEHIND THE FLIP DOWN REAR SEAT!
SUBTLE UPGRADES FOR THE LAST YEAR INCLUDED GRILLE SHELLS WITH BODY COLORS & ONE PIECE RUNNING BOARDS APRONS!
201.5 c.i. 4 cyl ENGINE
3 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The 1931 Ford Model A Victoria Coupe stands as one of the most elegant and collectible variants of the entire Model A production run. Combining upscale styling, a unique silhouette, and a touch of luxury, it remains a highly prized find for vintage car enthusiasts.
Key Specifications & Mechanics:
Engine: 201 cubic-inch (3.3L) L-head inline 4-cylinder.
Output: 40 horsepower.
Transmission: 3-speed unsynchronized manual (requiring double-clutching).
Brakes: Mechanical drum brakes on all four wheels.
Suspension: Solid axles with transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs front and rear.
Wheels/Tires: 19-inch wire wheels wrapped in 4.75-19 tires.
Distinctive Styling and Coachwork:
Unlike standard Ford bodies, the Victoria?s coachwork was heavily handled by outside body builders, primarily Murray (and to a lesser extent, Briggs). It introduced premium design elements that set it apart from standard coupes and tudors:
Visorless, Slanted Windshield: A forward-looking, aerodynamic touch that eliminated the standard exterior sun visor.
"Bustle-Back" Rear: A distinctive, curved rear panel that added sweeping lines and extra interior luggage space behind the rear seat.
Slanted Rear Spare: A rear-mounted spare tire angled to match the contours of the bustle-back profile.
Lowered Floor: The body was dropped slightly on the chassis, which lowered the roofline while actually increasing interior legroom.
Roof Variations: Available with either steel rear quarter panels or a luxurious, fully padded fabric top.
Premium Interior Comforts:
Positioned near the top of Ford?s price ladder, the Victoria offered cabin appointments designed to compete with higher-class vehicles:
Premium Fabrics: Rich brown Bedford cord or elegant striped tan broadcloth upholstery.
Fold-Forward Seats: Dual front seats that folded forward to allow easy entry into the close-coupled rear bench.
Enhanced Trim: Upgraded interior hardware, sun visors, and pocket storage.
Production and Rarity:
Introduced late in the 1930 model year as a fresh addition to the Model A lineup, the Victoria quickly gained a reputation for style. By the time Model A production wound down in August of 1931, Ford had produced roughly 37,000 Victorias. Because of its limited production window, beautiful lines, and vulnerability to being hot-rodded over the decades, finding an authentic, numbers-matching, unmodified 1931 Victoria is a rare and highly respected milestone for pre-war car collectors
