1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe, no reserve, clean title

Why we picked it

Why we picked it: this is a 1928 Sport Coupe with the fabric-covered roof, landau irons and rumble seat, refurbished in 1999 and kept by the same owner for about 20 years. It has a clean West Virginia title and is offered with no reserve, so it will sell to the high bidder. The seller lists it as close to factory spec, with only a float-type fuel gauge and a glass sediment bowl added.

The bid is $3,500 with 10 days left, against recent sales of driver-grade Model A closed cars at $8,000 to $17,000. Bids usually climb, but no reserve plus a clean title makes this one worth watching, whether you want to keep it stock or use it as a period hot rod base.

The value check

When we found it, the bid was $5,100. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $8,000–$17,000, so the middle of the market is about $12,500. That put this car 59% under.

Mostly original 1928-31 Model A closed cars in driver condition sold for $8,000 to $17,000 in July and August 2026, including a 1929 Sport Coupe at $11,000. The $3,500 bid is about 72% under the $12,500 midpoint, with 10 days still to run.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1930 Model A, BaT, $8,000 (Jul 2026)
• 1929 Model A Sport Coupe, Hagerty, $11,000 (Aug 2026)
• 1930 Model A, BaT, $13,250 (Jul 2026)
• 1929 Model A, Hagerty, $15,000 (Jul 2026)
• 1930 Model A, BaT, $17,000 (Jul 2026)

What to check

• Auction ends Oct 26 and has no reserve. Bids usually climb in the last day.
• The odometer shows 800 and is marked TMU. The seller says it has mostly sat on jacks in a garage, so expect to refresh the fuel system, brakes and tires before regular use.
• Known flaws: paint chips, worn trim and stains on the fabric top.
• Check the wood framing inside the body, the lower doors and the cowl, plus the condition of the babbitt bearings in the 201 four-cylinder.
• Model A mechanical brakes need correct adjustment. Have them checked before driving in traffic.

Making it drive like new

For a stock-appearing driver, the usual upgrades are a hidden 12-volt conversion with an alternator, hydraulic brake conversion, a high-compression head, and a Mitchell overdrive or a five-speed conversion for road speed. For a hot rod, a '32-style frame swap with a small V8 is the classic route, but a clean original Sport Coupe may be worth more kept close to stock.

How it ended

It sold for $5,100 on Oct 26, 2026, against a market value of about $12,500 when we found it.