“Afterthought” 1930 Ford Model A 

“Afterthought” Ted and Colleen Hubbard’s 1930 Ford Model A Coupe built by CAL Automotive Creations in Bennington, Nebraska was featured in the MOTHERS® booth at the 2018 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas Nevada.

The car is powered by 1949 8BA Ford Flathead 276 cubic inch V-8 engine built by H&H Flatheads with Stromberg 97 carburetors and Ardun heads backed up by a Bowler C4 automatic transmission.

The coupe’s body was modified with a 1-1/2-inch section up front with a 2-inch section in the rear, while the top was replaced with a 1932 roof skin, lost its visor, and was chopped 6 inches. The car also features an operating rumble seat. 

Additional custom features include Atomic Machine headlights, a beautiful CAL Automotive-crafted grille and a set of Halibrand-style wheels crafted by EVOD with a bronze powder-coat finish. The Paleozoic Blue paint was custom mixed and sprayed by the car owner.

Inside the car the custom dash features a 1957 Oldsmobile gauge cluster and the door panels, seats and side panels are crafted from distressed leather Recovery Room Hot Rod Interiors.

The car was a 2017 Ridler Great Eight finalist and is featured in the 2018 MOTHERS catalog.

All photos by the author