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1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 13, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1929
Make and model
Ford Model A
Generation
Model A (1928 to 1931)
Version
Model A (1928 to 1931)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
A1972224
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 172 comparable sales, 9% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $22,000
Median$16,000
Sales behind it172Likely

From 172 sales of the Ford Model A (1928 to 1931) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $22,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1929 Ford Model A Tudor SedanMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$18,500
1929 Ford RoadsterMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$17,000
1929 Ford Model A Tudor SedanMecum, April 4, 2025MecumApril 4, 2025$42,000
1929 Ford Model A RoadsterBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$26,000
1929 Ford Model A CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$10,750
1929 Ford Model A PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$10,500
1929 Ford Model A Tudor SedanMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$8,900
1929 Ford Model A PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$18,001