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Riley 4-Port-Powered 1929 Ford Model A Custom Boattail Speedster
United States • 17 Mar 2026 • Lot Lot #233872
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a custom 1929 Ford Model A Boattail Speedster with a rebuilt 1950s-era engine and a number of modifications including a Riley 4-port head, custom exhaust, and hydraulic drum brakes. While the car presents well with its unique bodywork and upgraded components, it has some wear and damage, including a rear axle leak.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear, and the rear bodywork was damaged by the wishbones. Some reconditioning is required, and there is a leak at the rear axle.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
UTR04272
Odometer:
5,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Riley 4-Port/Model B Diamond Block Riley Intake w/Dual Weber DCOE 45s Recently Rebuilt Drivetrain Equal-Length Tubular Header Three-Speed Manual Transmission Custom Boattail Body w/White Paint Brown Vinyl Upholstery 16" Wire Wheels Lowered Suspension Z'd & Boxed Frame Hydraulic Drums Records
This 1929 Ford Model A was built into a custom boattail-bodied speedster by its previous owner according to the seller, who acquired it in 2011.
The engine, rebuilt and installed in 2024, is claimed to be a 1950s-era original build using a late-30s Model B Diamond block that was modified and fitted with an Isky camshaft, JE pistons, Pontiac connecting rods, and a Riley 4-port head and intake.
The custom-fabricated exhaust system features equal-length tubular headers linked to dual chromed sidepipes with turnouts, and the engine is linked to a ’38 Ford three-speed and a modified Model A rear end.
The car rides on 16″ wire wheels with a modified and lowered suspension, hydraulic drums, and a Z’d a...
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£4,692
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,701
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,916
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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