1927 Cars

Automobiles underwent many changes in 1927. The chassis was made of heavier metal, and the radiator became standard on all models. The front and rear axles were non-tapered, and the radiator had a hot plate carburetor. The fenders were black, and there were also various body colors available. The standard color for an open car was black, while closed cars were painted Phoenix Brown or Gunmetal Blue.

As the spring of 1927 wore on, rumors about Ford’s new model spread. One period cartoon showed a car with a $500 price tag. Early spy photographers scrambled to get pictures of the car, but the new car was not yet ready for public roads. Moreover, Ford did not have a styling department, so the car’s design was largely left up to Edsel Ford.

The Model A was a big hit. It was made available from 1926 to 1938. It was the successor of the Model Tit, which was already obsolete at that time. A prototype was built in 1927, and featured some unique features. The prototype car was fitted with a hat holder on the ceiling, a gauge for the driver’s door, and a center flood light controlled by a lever inside the driver’s compartment. The light could be directed in any direction.

The factory paint colors were not easy to duplicate. Early models were varnishes that lasted for only a short time, but the newer cars were painted with a longer-lasting paint formula. Because the paint formula was not uniform, there were small variations in color. Despite these changes, it is almost impossible to match the original color of a 1927 automobile.

The chassis frame was largely unchanged from the previous model. The front end featured steel brackets and a brand new rear cross-member. This made the front assembly more rigid, but it also obscured the license plate. This led to complaints from law enforcement agencies. In 1927, a revised tie bar was added. It was also fitted with flanges on the underside.

Other changes included the introduction of non-starter open cars. During the same time, the balloon tires were discontinued on improved model production. New black wooden wheels with demountable rims became standard. All cars now come standard with electrical equipment. A non-starter open model and an electric-starter were also available. A variety of new models were shown in 1926 car catalogs. Some models featured five standard wire wheels and a nickeled radiator.

The new bodies were lower than their predecessors, and the splash aprons were curved more gracefully. The running boards and fenders were also larger than their predecessors and lower. The overall vehicle’s height was also reduced by the lowering of the seats.