1931 Ford Model A Budd Cab For Sale at Swafford Auction GroupA beautifully finished 1931 Ford Model A Budd Cab pickup is currently for sale at Swafford Auction Group, and it is the kind of driver-quality vintage truck that turns heads the moment it rolls into the lot. Finished in a striking red and black livery with wide whitewall tires, this Model A pairs old-school charm with a handful of thoughtful upgrades that make it genuinely usable on the road today.What sets this particular truck apart is its Budd Cab, a rarer body style than the standard steel cab Ford installed on most Model A pickups. Budd Manufacturing Company supplied cabs and body components to several early automakers, and its Model A cab is noted for construction and details distinct from Ford's in-house design. Collectors interested in that piece of history can view the full photo set and specifics in the listing at Swafford Auction Group.Mechanically, the truck has been set up for enjoyable driving rather than trailer-queen duty. It runs a freshly installed 4-cylinder engine matched to a 3-speed transmission with overdrive, and the seller added a high-output alternator, halogen headlights, working turn signals, oil and temperature gauges, a new wiring harness, and 16-inch wheels. Anyone who wants the full mechanical rundown before bidding should check the details tab on the Swafford Auction Group listing.The current owner has kept the truck for roughly eight years and used it as a driver, and it is reported to have no known issues that would keep it off the road. That kind of ownership history is worth paying attention to, since a Model A that is already dialed in tends to be a far easier purchase than a project that still needs sorting. Bidders can review condition notes and ask questions directly through Swafford Auction Group before the sale.1931 was the final year of Model A production, so this truck sits at an interesting intersection of Ford history and a distinctive, lesser-seen cab design. Between the Budd body, the driveline upgrades, and the low-key ownership history, it looks like a strong option for anyone hunting a pre-war truck that is ready to drive home rather than restore. The auction is live now, and interested bidders can register and place bids through the listing at Swafford Auction Group.AdvertisementAdvertisementCLASSIC CAR INDOOR AUCTION and PROJECT VEHICLE SALES CORRAL We are excited to announce our next upcoming Classic Car Auction to be held inside the old Kmart building located at 1525 Chestnut Bypass in Centre, Alabama. We will also have an outdoor PROJECT VEHICLE and PARTS SALES CORRAL specific to project vehicles. Bid live in person, by phone, or online. Buy/Sell Fee is 6% for all Auction Vehicles (9% for online bids). Previews will be Thursday, August 27th and Friday, August 28th from 9 AM until 5 PM (CDT). Public entry fee for Previews and Auction will be $20 per day or a 3-day pass for $40 (Age 12 and under free with paid adult). Accessibility: Personal wheelchairs and mobility scooters are allowed. Golf carts are not allowed inside the building. Pet Policy. NO PETS are allowed unless the pet is a service animal. NO Exceptions. Auction Vehicle Registration is $150 per vehicle and is nonrefundable. Project Sales Corral Registration is $100 per vehicle or space and is nonrefundable. No other fees will be charged on vehicles or parts swapped or sold in the Project Sales Corral. The Project Sales Corral will be located outside in a designated area. The Project Sales Corral will be open on both preview days and on the day of the auction. ALL entries for Auction and Project Sales Corral must be approved prior to consignment. ALL accepted consignments must have current registration or title in owner/seller's name. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please read complete list of Terms and Conditions for this auction. Call us TODAY at 256.927.8900 to consign your vehicle. DEADLINE for consignments is August 26th at 5:00 pm.Join our Newsletter, follow our Instagram page, and follow us on Facebook.