We're glad you found us!
The Pikes Peak Model A Club is a Colorado Springs chapter of
MAFCA, a non-profit
organization dedicated to the hobby surrounding the Ford
Model A automobile. The photographs in this site all
represent the Model A Ford.
What's a Model A Ford?
The Model A was manufactured from 1928 through 1931.
It was Henry Ford's revolutionary new automobile following
the wildly successful Model T. Improvements over the
Model T included a powerful new 40HP engine, 3-speed stick
shift, 6VDC generator, and four-wheel
brakes.
How fast do they go?
Top speed for a stock Model A's ranges
between 50 - 60 MPH. Cruising speed is between 40 - 45
MPH. Of course they were produced during a time when
daily automobile use was limited -- usually between 2,000
and 5,000 miles per year on washboard and rutted roads. Folks
sometimes drained
the fluids and put their cars up for the winter and then
brought them out again in the springtime.
How
do I get started?
You don't need a Model A to join the
club. But if you want one,
Bert's Model A Center
in Denver is a good place to start.
Or the MAFCA
site. You can still get a car for a reasonable price.
But why not attend a meeting and
get
started with an application form, and then start looking for the
car of your dreams!
What
does the club do?
The Pikes Peak Model A Ford Club of
Colorado Springs organizes
events around the Model A -- usually local and interstate
driving tours, car shows, swap meets, bug-outs, shop days,
and impromptu get-togethers. We join up with the
Denver,
Franktown,
and
other
Colorado Model A clubs for many of these
events.
Want to
know more about the Model A Ford? Click this link for a list of common
questions and answers. After reading this, you're
going to want one of your own! And
other miscellaneous stuff.
