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Drove a '29 Model A Roadster today
What a hoot. I snuck out of the dealership early and took up an invitation with a friend to play around with horses and old cars. My 18 month old loves ponies, but had never seen one in the flesh. During her first ride on a little pony named Sugar, one of the large horses had pushed the gate open and took off out of the driveway and down the road. We were alerted to it by all the other horses calling out to cheer him on, or alert us to what was happening.
Once we had him wrangled up, we got out the 29 model A roadster. It is a nice older restoration, had been sitting for months, but still fired by the second or third crank. Really easy and fun to drive. The leaf springs ride good on the dirt roads (as intended). I was expecting a rough ride but the very cushy seats and suspension made it comfortable.
Unlike the other pre-war cars I've owned/driven, you don't have to think much about planning your braking and turning. The car was light enough that steering and stopping wasn't much effort. I can see why they are so popular to collect. Just cheap, simple, good looking and fun. Reminded me of a W123 240D.
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