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1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Aug. 13, 2026.

$5,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $4,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1928
Make and model
Ford Model A
Generation
Model A (1928 to 1931)
Version
Model A (1928 to 1931)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
A72716
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 172 comparable sales, 167% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$12,000 to $22,000
Median$16,000
Sales behind it172Likely

From 172 sales of the Ford Model A (1928 to 1931) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,000 and $22,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1928 Ford Model A RoadsterBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$13,250
1928 Ford Model A RoadsterBring a Trailer, July 13, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 13, 2026$11,000
1928 Ford Model A Tudor SedanMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$12,000
1928 Ford Model A Roadster PickupBring a Trailer, April 16, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 16, 2026$23,001
77-Years-Family-Owned 1928 Ford Model A RoadsterBring a Trailer, Jan. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 19, 2026$11,500
1928 Ford Model A RoadsterMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$11,000
1928 Ford Model A Tudor SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$11,111
1928 Ford Model A Roadster PickupBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$19,280