Ford AA 131
Built: 1931-1931 · Series: AA
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Ford AA – the truck derivative of the Model A, 1927 to 1932: four-cylinder engine up to 3,286 cm³, bodies from pick-up to tow truck, unladen weights from 1,660 to 2,400 kg
The Ford AA is the truck version of the Model A that Ford built from 1927 to 1932 – first at the Highland Park plant, then at the new River Rouge site in Dearborn, Michigan, and from 1931 also at British and German Ford plants. Unlike the passenger version, the AA received a reinforced frame and a lower-geared rear axle for higher payloads; it was powered by the Model A's four-cylinder engine of up to 3,286 cm³.
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The register lists here 6 versions with the four-cylinder engine of 1,200 to 3,286 cm³, unladen weights from 1,660 to 2,400 kg, gross weights from 2,335 to 3,500 kg and widths from 1,800 to 2,050 mm; the model names range from flatbeds through pick-ups to tow trucks.
Alongside the Chevrolet and Dodge rivals, the AA was one of the most widely built light trucks in the US at the end of the 1920s, and with its many body variants – flatbed, panel van, tipper, tow truck – laid the foundation for Ford's commercial-vehicle range. Surviving examples today are found mostly in motoring museums and at vintage-vehicle rallies.
On a used example, the condition of frame and axles, the originality of cab and body, the condition of engine and ignition, and the completeness of the often later-adapted brake system count; parts and reproductions are supplied by the active Model A/AA community in the US and Europe.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Ford AA, Ford Motor Company (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,285 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,870 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford AA 131 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,870 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford AA 131?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Ford AA 131 have?
4 cylinders, 3,285 cm³ displacement.
When was the Ford AA 131 built?
Production years: 1931.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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