I drove a 1931 Ford Model A!

[Jesda]

These are moments in life that generally cause nervousness and anxiety:

-First dates
-First time driving on the highway
-Skydiving
-Public speaking
-Snakes
-Spiders
-Transporting drugs on a commercial airliner
-DRIVING AN IRREPLACEABLE ANTIQUE CAR

I’ve only driven a handful of classics, one being Gary’s 1964 Impala and the other being Greg’s 1931 Ford Model A, an immaculately restored depression-era antique. Just under five million were made and parts are plentiful, but once you destroy one, you don’t just damage a vehicle, you damage an important piece of history, thus my nervousness as I climbed behind the wheel.



http://jesda.com/2011/12/21/driven-1931-ford-model-a/

There's a video, more pictures, and a story in the link above.

[frapjap]

Freggin' awesome.
Is that a convertible top?

[Bubba1]

Freggin' awesome.
Is that a convertible top?

Great vid. Model A's rock.

[Kompresshun]

Such an awesome piece of history. One of my friends grandfather has a nearly identical one, except it's red and black.

Great video too. I had forgotten about a lot of the unique differences the Model A had.

[nissangirl74]

Freggin' awesome.
Is that a convertible top?

Yes.

thus my nervousness as I climbed behind the wheel.

It never showed. You drove it like you owned it.

I wish you could have stayed another day though. There were so many you didn't get a chance to drive.

[Razi]

Awesome!
I'm jealous.

That temp gauge is pretty cool.

[sbird1]

Another jealous guy over here. Maybe one day...

[MinisterofDOOM]

Been a busy week so I haven't had time to comment until now...

I'm HUGELY, ENORMOUSLY jealous. The car is beautiful, and an iconic piece of automotive history.

[Red coupe]

That thing looks slow.

What does it pull on a 200ft skidpad?

[audtatious]

Hmmm....I must have missed the announcement of the non-Nissan classic being purchased.