Best Ford Model A Phaeton Year to Buy
There is no single best Ford Model A Phaeton year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 41 verified sales, the 1929 is the most affordable at $16,409 and trades most often (16 verified sales). No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1929's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale May 16, 2026. Methodology
Ford Model A Phaeton Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Model A Phaeton | $34,265No sale since Dec 2024 | — | 15 | — |
| 1929 Model A Phaeton | $16,409No sale since Jan 2026 | — | 16 | — |
| 1928 Model A Phaeton | $16,940 | — | 10 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Ford Model A Phaeton Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Ford Model A Phaeton year to buy?
There is no single best Ford Model A Phaeton year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 41 verified sales, the 1929 is the most affordable at $16,409 and trades most often (16 verified sales). No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1929's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Ford Model A Phaeton year is the cheapest?
The 1929 Ford Model A Phaeton is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $16,409. No sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1929's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1931, at $34,265. No sale since Dec 19, 2024, so the 1931's value may not reflect today's market.
How much is a Ford Model A Phaeton worth?
Depending on the model year, a Ford Model A Phaeton is worth from $16,409 to $34,265 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Ford Model A Phaeton year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.