1929 Ford Model A U.S. Mail Truck for Sale in New York. Found in a field in upstate New York in 1977, this old 1929 mail truck was an 11 year restoration project by David W. Zimmerli. At the 1988 National Convention held in Sturbridge, MA. the mail truck was awarded 2nd Place in the restored category. In the late 1920s, the chassis for these mail trucks were built by Ford, but the white oak, ash, and yellow poplar body was constructed to government specifications by the York-Hoover Body Corp. of York, PA. Only 400 Mail Trucks were built in 1929! Engine is a rebuilt 4 Cylinder with 40 horsepower. Transmission is a 3 speed. The Model A's delivered mail throughout the thirties and World War II. They were phased out of service between 1948 and 1950. Note the US Army poster on the side panel.
A website has been created to view over 60 photos and documents of this beautiful and rare 1929 Model A U.S. Mail Truck, including photos of the way it was found back in 1977, through its restoration in the 1980's, as well as photos of it today.
