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To say that Henry Ford put off replacing the Model T is an understatement. He waited, and waited and waited some more. Eventually, when it was painfully obvious to all concerned that a more modern, larger, more powerful successor to the Model T was needed Ford authorized the Model A. There was no planning for the changeover, and in the process Ford shut down its immense River Rouge plant – the legendary factory where iron ore went in one end and Model Ts came out the other – for months, losing momentum and market position to its faster-moving competitors. When it was finally introduced in December of 1927, the Model A was substantially different from the Model T, but at the same time it was still a 4-cylinder and it still had transverse leaf spring suspension. There were many improvements, important evolutionary elements like pumped water cooling, coil ignition, sliding gear 3-speed transmission. The 103 1/2 inch wheelbase was longer, making room for bigger, more luxurious, bodies. The 200 cubic inch 40 horsepower four-cylinder engine had the legs to carry the heavier coachwork of Ford’s new Fordor sedans. The Hogan Collection’s exceptional V-8 Fords are suitably preceded by the Collection’s sole four-cylinder Ford automobile: this tasty, choice 1928 Model A Deluxe Roadster. It was the Model A which laid the groundwork for the V-8. It gave Henry the time and flexibility to exercise his creativity, vision and imagination to come up with the flathead V-8. It proved the concepts that would make the Ford V-8 a success. The style, model lineup and features of the Model A carried over to the V-8 and it characterized Henry Ford’s understanding of the importance of simplicity, reliability and value. Superbly equipped, the Hogan Collection’s 1928 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster is a rare “AR” model with left-side handbrake. It is lavishly equipped with Boyce Motometer, radiator stoneguard, peek-a-boo rear view mirror, rumble seat, luggage rack, exhaust trumpet, wide whitewalls and a complete set of tools under the seat. A hot air heater keeps the occupants warm and toasty when the full set of side curtains are erected for weather protection. Finished in Light Arabian Sand with Dark Arabian Sand accent, Black fenders and French Grey coachlining, the interior is trimmed in Spanish Brown leather. The Hogan Collection’s Model A Roadster will be a credible candidate for award judging in the Blue Ribbon Division of the Model A Ford Club. Jack has driven it a little, and its new owner will find a few areas, like some scrapes along the tops of the doors from the wind wings, where cosmetic attention will be rewarded. It is in prime operating condition, starts instantly and runs and drives like new. The Hogan Collection’s Model A Deluxe Roadster is a sharp, classic Model A, thoughtfully and appealingly equipped but not overloaded with accessories and embellishments. Anyone who wanted a beautiful, practical roadster in 1928 needed to look no farther than a Model A Deluxe such as this. The same is true today. It is one of the measures of Ford’s appeal that quality, sporting attitude, style and utility were combined in the company’s economical offerings. Few automobiles have a more enthusiastic following today than Model A Fords, and the roadster, such as this 1928 Deluxe, is one of the most sought of all cars of the Twenties and Thirties.