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1928 Ford Model A (Hotrod, purple, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Ford
Model: Model A
Variant: Hotrod
Year: 1928
Decade: 1920s
Colour: Purple
Types: Classic Vintage/Pre-war American

This catalogue entry records a 1928 Ford Model A Hotrod in purple from the 1920s.

The 1928 Ford Model A Hotrod in purple is filed under Classic, Vintage/Pre-war and American, within the 1920s picture cars.

1920s on screen

A hotel forecourt offers a different kind of arrival from a village lane, so the surrounding activity should guide the choice of background traffic. Number plates deserve a separate check when a car is seen from the front or rear, particularly if the story gives the journey a precise date. Roadside notices and shop lettering can date a wide shot as strongly as its vehicles, making location photographs a useful starting point for discussion.

Possible roles in a production

Entrances in long coats or formal clothing deserve rehearsal with the supplied vintage car, rather than expecting performers to adapt during the first take. A vintage car outside a country address can stay quietly within the action, leaving the greeting at the house to explain the purpose of the visit. A US-referenced photoshoot benefits from agreed location details, rather than asking one American vehicle to supply every cue to the setting on its own.

About this listing

A 1928 Ford Model A Hotrod in purple is listed here, with Classic, Vintage/Pre-war and American as its catalogue categories. For this model, our catalogue has 1 Ford Model A. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1928 to 1931. For a different colour, the model listings also show green with black wings. For a broader search, the make collection covers 345 Ford vehicles and the period collection 18 cars from the 1920s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1928 Ford Model A in purple for filming?

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Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this Ford Model A isn't available?

If availability rules out this choice, our 345 Ford vehicles selection and 18 cars from the 1920s collection widen the search beyond the 1 Ford Model A currently listed.

Can it be driven on camera?

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