Ford AA 131 1/2
Built: 1931 · Series: AA
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Ford AA – Ford's first dedicated truck (1927-1932), based on the Model A: four-cylinder engine of around 40 hp, 1.5-tonne payload class, forerunner of the Soviet GAZ-AA
The Ford AA was Ford's first dedicated truck, introduced in 1927 alongside the Model A passenger car and built until 1932, when the Model BB took over. The AA designation follows Ford's naming logic of the time after the Model A; it used the same four-cylinder engine of around 40 hp as the Model A, mounted on a chassis strengthened for the higher payload. From 1929, the AA was also built under licence in the Soviet Union as the model for the GAZ-AA, produced there from 1932.
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The register lists 6 versions with 29 to 30 kW from 1,990 to 3,300 cm³ displacement and four cylinders, kerb weights of 1,500 to 2,600 kg, lengths of 4,950 to 6,320 mm and widths of 1,790 to 2,100 mm.
In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the AA was among the most widely built light trucks in the world, used in numerous body styles from flatbed to panel van for trade, agriculture and fire services; its simple, robust engineering made it the basis for numerous licensed builds outside the United States.
When buying one of these historic vehicles, check the condition of the four-cylinder engine including carburettor and ignition, rust on the frame and fenders, and the operation of the mechanical brakes. Wooden-spoke wheels and leaf springs need regular inspection; parts come almost exclusively through specialist vintage restorers and Ford Model A/AA clubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford AA, Ford Motor Company (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 30 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,286 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.4 kW/t (30 kW / 1.6 t)
Stronger than 0% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford AA 131 1/2 have?
The Ford AA 131 1/2 delivers 30 kW.
How much does the Ford AA 131 1/2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,550 kg.
What engine does the Ford AA 131 1/2 have?
3,286 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford AA 131 1/2?
4,950 mm × 1,790 mm.
When was the Ford AA 131 1/2 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 6 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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