Daily Driving a 92 year old Ford Model A - What could go wrong? 

PLEASE READ! So many comments about the wheel color. The wheels and pinstripe are "Hessian Blue". This is the exact color they came from the factory. The body is "Lombard Blue" and black. All the paint on this car was color matched to factory paint chips for authenticity. Thank you!

Man I love seeing these stock not hot roded

I can’t tell what’s more crazy, the fact that he daily drove a Model A or that he still uses a pager.

"this is a boomer channel" Outfit checks out 100 percent lol

Love a man who has a flip phone!

"most boomer orientated youtube channel" lool

im 15 and i just bought my first car, its a 64 valiant. everyone is calling me crazy for even wanting to daily a 57 almost 58 year old car. i couldn't even imagine what they would be telling me if i were to daily a 93 year old car. Mad respect for you man.

I laugh when you say lock your car, i have a Roadster, even if they got it started i would just have to walk 500 ft, i could find it

14:30 you know your car is clean when it looks nearly invisible

I have a Friend, he is about 25 years old, he said , the world would be a better place if Everyone drove a Model A. i think its a true statement. Thanks for the videos!

"Callphone off!" *Films on iPhone* Hats off to you though Sir I'd love to have an A someday

A lady down the street from me had a Model A coupe which she still drove daily in the 80s and 90s. It had been a graduation gift from her father and she had kept it in running condition ever since. She had replaced the headlights and installed seatbelts and a small fan in the cab to defrost the windshield, but otherwise it was pretty much stock. She said it was easy to find parts for it -- even snow tires.

I've been daily driving my 36 GMC for over a decade all year round in Canada, -50 and deep snow, torrential rain, off road, I pull my trailers with it, I tow with it, I road trip it, I use it for everything and I love it! I was also daily driving a fully restored 31 Pontiac for many many years before the 36 GMC till I couldn't get parts for it for a while. (Driving these GM's and I'm a Ford guy LOL)

Your iPhone on your tripod is all we need! Not all the fuss! I am here for the content not the video tricks! Best RU-vid channel! Thanks Paul! God bless you brother

"The most boomer oriented car channel on youtube" Me a 16 year old: Yep, mhm

Absolutely beautiful Model A, what a joy that would be to drive daily! Don't think I'd be able to stop smiling. Best to you and yours!

Parking in that clean air spot made my day! Really been loving your channel and, the opportunity to learn about the Model A. These really are special cars that deserve the extra treatment, and seeing one out on the streets today is such a treat. Thanks for sharing yours many beauties!

This guy turns off his phone to drive My Mercedes whenever I get a notification: BEEEEP

Finally a man who understands a car needs to be simple, and not a computer on wheels

This is not the first time I've responded to your channel. In the 1950s while in high school I drove an old beat up A every day and also to the rim country in northern AZ one summer for work. It certainly was not "sorted" even tho it had newly poured babbit mains. I drove it hard. It let me down only once when I came out of class one day and when I hit the starter it just turned over about 1/2 turn. Thought the battery was dead but I opened the hood and found water dripping down from head gasket. I spent the afternoon removing head right there on the street and replaced the head gasket (which a buddy ran off and got). It was a quick and dirty job but worked. Got home and changed the oil (found only about a quart of water). I drove it about another 2 years. Brakes were awful. I could never get them to work well. Scary! It was the real reason that I sold it. The problem was that the bushings which carry the actuating cam shafts were worn out and would not properly actuate the shoes. I had no luck in getting new bushings. In those days auto supply stores did not carry nor were interested in getting these parts. Engine parts yes, all the other stuff not so much. I would love another A but wife says no!

That cell phone was also a 1931 model! No Android auto of course, though.

Damn I’ve seen more A’s this year than people still using a pager and flip phone hats off to you

Thanks for taking me along in your Model A . Merry Christmas !

Just just bought a 1930 Ford Model A two door sedan. I have ordered it with a new radio with Bluetooth headset. And maintained check for daily driver in Clearwater Beach Florida Pinellas County USA 🇺🇸

100% sorted is the key point.

I'm so glad you gave those Model A cars a second life!

this car is truly fascinating!

Well im not a boomer, Im 32 years old, but I have a 29 Tudor that I've daily driven for the past 4 months. Ive often seen questions raised on forums by individuals asking if its possible to daily drive certain classic cars. The negative responses have always driven me nuts. Anything can be daily driven, thats what cars are built for. If you love old stuff and are willing to put in the wrench time when necessary, go for it! Ive driven cars from the 50s and 60s year round, and when i finish putting a heater in my A, ill be out and about with it as well (I live in Chicagoland). Great video and for those nervous about daily driving old cars, get out there and enjoy them!

I'm not surprised that the Model A makes for a good daily driver. When I was a kid, back in 1973 there was an old guy living across the street that was still daily driving the Model A he bought new. Yes, he was older and wasn't doing any cross country trips, but when I asked him, he told me he couldn't think of a single reason to replace it. To him, it wasn't an antique, it was just his car and it did the job it always had done. As to being sorted, it looked show room new. He never restored it, he was just one of those rare people who took exceptional care of his car from day one. So if a Model A could be a good daily driver in 1973, I assume it should still be a decent daily driver today, and parts might actually be more available now with the internet and the collectors' interest in the model.

Thanks for sharing your perspectives on using a Model A as a daily driver. Love your videos, keep them coming!

Hahaha, "COMES IN ANY COLOR AS LONG AS ITS BLACK!" I've got a '26 Dodge Bros and mine is "Is that a Ford?" hahaha. I envy your 4 wheel brakes. My '26 Dodge only has rear brakes and it's a 3100lb sedan. I gave history tours in a Model A for a little while and worked on a few. They are awesome cars. People kept playing with the lean/rich mixture adjustment under the passenger dash. I had to lean it up everytime the car warmed up. I feel like most people drive 4 door pickups as the new commuter. I haven't seen a Prius in a while.

Thanks for this video! I have owned several Model A's over the years. Had a Lombard Blue '31 sedan that I drove often back in the 70s and 80s. Drove it to Virginia from my home in NJ, approximately 250 miles each way. Getting hard to drive them around here these days due to the high increase in traffic volume and also the increase of inconsiderate drivers. However, I think they are great cars and fun to drive.

Driving a Model "A" would be from a "modern" performance standpoint would be no worse than driving a 1987 Chevy Chevette. Model "A"s are not Model "T"s. They are (albeit, "primitive", by today's standards) "modern" cars. All the major controls are in the "normal" places. The only "disadvantage" might be the mechanical brakes, But people have been piloting them for decades, and there's MANY,MANY of them left, so...Why Not? I like seeing vintage cars USED AS CARS. If I had a "common collectible" car like a Model "A" or a '55 Chevy, Dang right I'd drive it as much as I can!

I enjoyed your video. The fuel shutoff valve under the dash reminded me of the valve that was under the dash of early VW Beetles that would switch you to the fuel reserve if you ran out of gas. People had a tendency to forget to switch it back when they refilled the tank and would really run out of gas the next time.

We are at 12 years of piecing our A back together after a refresh and it sitting for 40 years while being partially restored. It should be back on the road within weeks! Just put new tires, new glass, and new soft top on it within the last 4 months. Love your channel Paul.

I really enjoy your videos Paul. Thank you for taking the time to post them as they are very informative. I have several Model 'A's and have learned a lot watching your channel because of the way you break down your topics and explain the concepts well. Jim from Alabama

That feels when your phone is almost as old as a Model A.

I always take the coil wire off when i go to the store , it takes me 30 seconds with my 55 Stude. Thanks for the nice video.

Hello Paul! What a great video you put together here. I really enjoyed the former photos as a car was when you got it and the after shots. That is such a sweet ride and wow, 24 mpg's, that's wonderful. Loved the video and I really enjoyed the ride. Thanks, see you soon!

Great video. I have almost finished my 27 Studebaker Roadster here in Australia and am looking forward to driving it to work in the better weather. Can’t wait......!

Looks like you are living the dream. That car would put a smile on my face every day and I am a muscle car person. I may get one in the future.

Wishing you, your family, and all subscribers a Blessed Christmas and Healthy New Year!

Absolutely wonderful. I smiled the whole time. You have a nice gift of being natural and at ease. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I love this guy so much he’s so humble and down to earth 👍🏼

Thanks for this Paul! I sold my ‘30 Tudor nearly ten years ago and still regret doing so...same color combination as the car parked to the left of your daily driver. Great video! Cheers!

Not sure which is older the car or the phone haha. Thanks for showing us around your car.

Thanks for sharing, I've thought about driving my classic as a daily driver and you have inspired me. I am going to get in the garage and work on mine again. Sorting it is the hard part but you make it look very rewarding.

I just love this, it has so much character. Enjoy your great hobby, and thanks for sharing it with us.

Thank you so much for making your videos! I enjoyed each one anď they have brought a smile in 2020. May your Christmas be blessed!

Thanks for keeping it real and telling us the true insurance costs of a daily driver.

My Dad's first car, when he was in high school, model A. He loved it. Had some great car stories. Graduated in '38. I guess I'd give about anything to own a Model A. Enjoyed watching this, thanks...

Thanks Paul, your videos are great, keep up the good work. and have a merry Christmas!!

I’m looking to daily drive a 68 f100. This is very inspiring.

Living the dream dude. I can’t wait till I can afford a classic car.

Love all your videos. Very informative and detailed. I’ve waited since 1975 to acquire my granddad’s 1928 5 window coupe. It’s a long story but 8 yrs after he passed, we found the car. It’s still sitting in the same exact spot since parked sometime in 1975. I exhausted every means I knew of to get it back. Just last week, the apparent owner now is talking about letting me have it to keep it in the family. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks

Congrats on that beautiful car and thanks for the good wishes. Same to you, and to a better 2021.

Nice video, thanks! I'm considering a Model A purchase. I'd like to hear what it took to get yours sorted, and also what to look out for (deal breakers) when searching for a Model A.

I’m looking at his cell phone thinking how old it is, then I remember he drives 1931 Model A.

These videos are so good. I’m currently saving up to get a Model A and these videos make me so excited for when that day comes!

Hi Paul, I'm new to your videos, they have been very helpful. I'm restoring a 1930 Ford Model A coupe the body was in decent condition with some minor rust in the fender wells, but so far, I've been using your videos to learn about my Model A. So, thank you.

Merry christmas to You and Yours too. Looking forward to the next videos. Love them.

6:55 wow even your phone is antique😃

I'm 37 and greatly enjoyed your video! Really cool old car! Love the color on the wheels!

Hiya Paul, just want to say your video popped up on the random video section, and im glad it did! got a new subscriber here from the UK. Really enjoyable video. i have to admit i am envious of your climate over there. looks nice and dry and not really to many issues with rust i imagine! i currently Daily drive a 1992 volvo 940 saloon, and whilst not to the same age as yours. you do find you still get people looking and asking questions about it. also its quite fun in the show. a couple of my friends still drive there 1960's minis and one a 1950s morris minor everday. All the best bud, and looking forward to more videos from yourself :) Dan.

Lots of old cars have the door lock on the right side only, and it was a good idea ,as it was meant to keep people out of the traffic.

My gramps owns a 31' Model A 5 Window that he threw a Chevy 350 in, damn it hauls

I love these cars, and I would love to spent a few weeks/months driving and getting to know one of these antique cars, but this is definitely a bit older than I'm used to working on! I think I'll stick with my 70s and 80s cars but it's nice to see someone else keeping these things alive and going for the world to remember

I love driving my 1930 Ford Model A Roadster, I’ve taken it on a 1800 mile trip before And my wife loves driving it also! Thanks for your videos!

I live in Pittsburgh, So the lack of a heater would SEEM to be a "problem", But my Grandfather bought a Model "A" in '28 new and drove it for 12 years in Pittsburgh before buying a fancy "High Tech" '40 Mercury, LOL. He SURVIVED and lived well into the 1980s!. I don't know if he popped for a heater in the Merc either! The radio part can be solved with my phone and a Bluetooth speaker on the seat beside me! 😊

I love driving my 1931 Tudor any chance I get.

I relay enjoy your videos and you know your Model "A" s well. Keep them coming.

This was very interesting to watch, I'm really engaged with your commentary and especially the lovely Model A, you give great advice and definitely know your stuff. Subscribed, and have a Merry Christmas!

I had to check the date on this video when I seen that phone pop out

Pretty cool. I agree driving a vintage or custom is a lot of fun. In the late 90s my wife was rear ended in a modified sports car I had bought and built for her. The insurance paid out about two thirds of what they thought I should be able to replace it for. I ate 4 times the pay out in parts alone. At the time it was a lot of money to us. I still drive a lot of vintage stuff I just understand the risk better. I try not to daily anything that would be a big impact for us if something went bad including repair cost / reliability.

Paul Hi, Man I really enjoy your video’s. It’s a pleasure to be able to visit you like this. December 1st the AA, started there daily service from JFK Miami to Curacao and Aruba, but the planes where nearly empty, but the AA also handles the airfreight. That is great for my Ford Model A parts are flown in. But really enjoying your videos and again, its a pleasure. Yes, also hope you and your love ones also may have a very Mary Christmas and a by far much better 2021 new year, as this year was terrible for the islands and the world. Greetings from the Jacobs.

My grandpa bought a model A two years ago, it's a dark blueish with white wall tires and chrome trim. Very nice car that I hope to drive someday. Just a few months ago he also added a 1923 Durant star to his collection although it needs some work done. I've taken a few rides in the model A and it isnt the easiest thing to drive, hats off to you for daily driving it.

Can you describe fully what you mean by "sorting out"? Another video perhaps.

There is nothing, absolutely nothing, cleaner than using a car as long as possible! If you consider all the energy and resources to get the raw materials, manufacture the car and then dispose of a car (and especially all the parts that are not recyclable)...driving a car 90 years old as a daily driver is way cleaner than the most fuel efficient car on the road today. You can park in that “politically correct” parking spot with full confidence that you have every justification and right!

I love these early cars! Thank you for the footage and respect for daily driving a vehicle like Model A! 🤟

Man, fantastic work. That machine came out beautiful, great job.

Ok I laughed when you parked in the “politicly correct” spot that was funny! Like come on now, it’s 90 years old the resources to build that car where taken from earth almost a century ago that Model A it’s cleaner that any new electric car

You should have been wearing your mask when out in public. 😉. That way it will always and forever date this video (aside from the flip phone and pager)!

Yeah, I had trouble insuring my 1949 Studebaker truck as a daily driver. I love seeing other classics on the road as dailys. You have described my driving experience to a tee.

I daily drive a 1970 f100 that is 7.3idi swapped. 408,000 on the chassis and 400,100 on the engine/transmission. I truly appreciate seeing old iron survive and being put to work. Keep it up!

As usual Paul enjoy the video! Happy holidays to you and your family enjoy your Christmas

Got this recommended and I'm not disappointed, you deserve more subs

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, the entire world is grateful!

In regards to locking your doors, I always keep both locked while I’m in the car, and then after exiting the drivers side it’s already locked (just don’t forget your key!) then I enter from the passenger side (parked with shifter in reverse to have room to cross to the drivers seat) and unlock and re-lock after I’ve opened the door. It’s a little procedure heavy, but I drove my Tudor about 400-500 miles a week in college for my last year and a half around 2014-2015, so I had a lot of opportunities to develop a system that saved trips back and forth around the car! Love your channel! Hard to beat an A as a daily! Put about 14k miles on it during that time and was never late to a class!

I have the exact same 1931 Model A, Sport Coupe as you. Even the body color and soft-top roof color are identical. Just the rims differ. I found mine in a barn in Illinois back in 2011. It's all original. Nice video.

OMG... I love this. I have always wanted one since seeing the previous owners of a house I used to live in as a kid!! In Chicago!

My dad used his 1931 model a Tudor sedan as his only car from 1974 to 1979 and he hasn't touched it since. When he parked the sedan he drove the 1930 a pickup from 1979 to 1990 and parked it and hasn't touched it since. The past year I have accumulated 5 model aa truck and I have 3 of them running so I am hoping that my dad will decide to get his model A's back on the road.

We all will be gone someday, life is too short. I am of the mind set, if you can afford it, then definitely enjoy your things. To have something you real like and not use it because your afraid to break it, what is the point.🔧🔧 Many safe miles to you, Paul.

Merry Christmas to You and your family....Paul. Enjoyed the info & video...

Your points about driving it daily are spot on. I have daily driven a 62 Austin Healey Sprite, and I just drive it like a normal car. It's actually a very convenient car to drive daily as it is small and easy to maneuver. I have driven a Model A truck, was an absolute blast. I'd love to take it to the hardware store to pick something big up.

It's great watching a a unique piece of Americana drive down the road, and than you for pointing out the difference between what defines a daily driver.

This is something I've wanted to do for a long time. My commute to the office is less than 15 minutes, and I just think it would be so fun to drive an A as a daily. Thanks for the honest assessment! Oh, and THANK YOU for not putting white walls on your A's!!!

Great video, you answered several questions I've been wondering about. Love your car ! Can you think about a video on what things to make a car sorted like you said.

I sure enjoy the ride alongside with the view out the windshield showing the hood, headlights, and radiator cap!

wow, this was so far out of my normal videos i watch and it came up randomly on my feed, but glad i watched it lol. very interesting to see and man that's a gorgeous Model A. great video!

That is so true about looking back at your ride, lol. I never thought of that. Beautiful A.