Although some Cabriolets were produced in both 1929 and 1931 the majority, and the most attractive ones, were produced in 1930. The Model A Cabriolets were the first true convertibles produced by Ford in that they were the first open Fords to have "roll-up side-windows" instead of "clip-on weather curtains". Harry Wigle must be given credit for scrounging parts from Oregon, Boston, and Saskatoon as well as Alberta and for completing most of the restoration work on this car. At one point though he had endured three hip and two knee replacements and could no longer get into the car, but was reluctant to sell it until it had been finalized to the stage he had originally envisioned. Having expressed an interest in the car during the era of the Club's "Fentiman project", I worked with Harry in 2003 to finalize a variety of components such as resolve a rad problem, repair the speedometer, re-tension the top fabric, and install both an overdrive unit and a set of cast iron brake drums. It was October of that year when Harry finally said, "that's the way I had envisioned it so let's close the deal". Following a few pictures being taken in front of the Clubhouse for Harry's archives we signed the papers and Irene and I have had the pleasure of enjoying one of the nicest Model A's on the road ever since!
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