If anyone were to wonder what good came out of The Great Depression, a person would need only to look at Henry Ford’s automobile that came after the wildly successful Model T. From 1927-1931, Ford produced the Model A.
During those lean years, the classic car ranged in price from $385, for a roadster, up to $1,400, for a town car. The Model A was innovative: It was the first car to have safety glass in the windshield and featured a three-speed with a top speed of 65 mph.
The 1930 and 1931 series also have special additions, including headlamp housings and stainless steel radiator cowling.
Bob Timberlake, the well-known North Carolina artist, furniture designer, and entrepreneur has a penchant for vintage design, as seen in his acclaimed furnishings.
When it comes to transportation, the words “classic” and “vintage” can be applied to his cars. The 1930-31 Model A Roadster (on this page) belongs to Timberlake and was restored to its original beauty. Currently, this classic can be viewed at the Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.