1930 Ford Model AA Stakebed Truck

The Amelia Island Auction|20 May 2021, 13:00 EDT|Fernandina Beach Golf Club

1930 Ford Model AA Stakebed Truck
Engine no. A3150026

200ci Flathead Inline-4 Cylinder Engine
Single Zenith Updraft Carburetor
40bhp at 2,200rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Semi-Elliptic Lead Springs with Three Quarter Floating Rear Axle
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes

*Appealing and practical commercial vehicle
*Long-term ownership by Howard Fafard
*Well-suited to farm or estate use

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

In late November 1927 Ford introduced its new Model A to replace the long-lived and long-in-the-tooth Model T. Hard on the heels of the new car came a pair of new trucks: a light truck based on the Model A and the 1½ ton Model AA. The new engine fitted to both vehicles was a three main-bearing 200.5 flat-head four that made 40 horsepower and mated to a three-speed selective sliding-gear transmission. Drive was by shaft to the rear axle. High-pressure pneumatic tires were used all around as were mechanically-actuated drum brakes. Built on a steel chassis with a 131.5 wheelbase, the AA was fitted with stronger transverse front leaf spring and longitudinal rear springs than the Model A truck. In 1929, the original welded steel spoke wheels gave way to stamped ventilated steel wheels and a four-speed manual transmission became standard. In addition, both axles were improved and strengthened.

This charming commercial Ford Model AA is configured as a Stake bed truck, with canopy top over the bed. To judge from the condition of the wood, and top hardware this may well be the original componentry and deck to the vehicle, and it has an appealing patina of use. Liveried for Windswept Farm and Clydesdale Thoroughbred Horses, which is presumed to be its former employ, the truck has lived on Mr. Fafard's property for many years.

Please note that this vehicle will not be on view in at the Fernandina Beach auction venue, for appointments and collection details, contact the department.

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, click here for a free ONLINE AUCTION ESTIMATE or please contact:
West Coast
+1 (415) 391 4000
East Coast
+1 (212) 461 6514
[email protected]
Buyers Premium and Charges
Please Note the Buyer's Premium for this auction is as follows:
The final bid (hammer) price of each lot will be subject to a buyer's premium. For MOTOR VEHICLE property the premium is 12% on the first $250,000 of the bid price and 10% on any amount of the bid price exceeding $250,000. For AUTOMOBILIA and other non-motor vehicle property, the premium is 27.5% on the first $12,500 of the bid price, 25% on the amount above $12,500 up to and including $600,000, 20% on the amount above $600,000 up to and including $6,000,000, and 14.5% of any amount which exceeds $6,000,000.
Bonhams will not charge a Buyer's Premium on Benefit Lots 92 to 95.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import License or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such License or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancelation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.
Payment Notices
Payment for AUTOMOBILIA and BENEFIT Lots may be made by (a) cashier's check or money order, (b) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (c) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, (d) cash payment up to $10,000, or (e) by credit card.
Payment for MOTORCAR purchases may be made in or by (a) cashier's check or money order, (b) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (c) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer. Please note that cash and credit card payments are not accepted for MOTORCAR lots.
Bonhams encourages contactless payment of invoices prior to collection.
Shipping Notices
For Automobilia shipments, please contact Client Services to receive a quote for post auction shipment, [email protected].
For information and estimates on domestic and international Motorcar transport as well as export licences please contact the Motorcar Department at [email protected].
Special Car Dealer Notices
, number VI/1087220/1
- Automobilia
- Cars