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Ford MODEL A

710 registered in New Zealand · 1903–1986 · 50% from United States

The Ford MODEL A is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 710 registered across model years 1903 to 1986. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 3.3L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the MODEL A.

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710 On NZ Roads
3.3L Engine

Fuel Types

Ford MODEL A fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%, OTHER 0%.

PETROL 100% OTHER 0%

Fleet Age Profile

How many Ford MODEL A vehicles from each manufacture year are still registered in NZ. Taller bars mean more of that year on the road — better parts availability and more mechanics who know it.

Ford MODEL A fleet age profile: 1928: 148, 1929: 103, 1930: 339, 1931: 101.

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Ford MODEL A engine sizes: 3.3L 17%, 3.0L 9%, 3.2L 7%, 2.4L 3%, 3.3L 2%.

Imported From

Ford MODEL A imported from: United States 50%, Not Known 26%, New Zealand 11%, Canada 10%, United Kingdom 2%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Ford MODEL A vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Ford MODEL A NZ arrival timeline: 2022: 12, 2023: 3, 2024: 4, 2025: 1, 2026: 1.

Colours

BLUE 155 (22%)
GREEN 150 (21%)
BLACK 108 (15%)
RED 105 (15%)
BROWN 71 (10%)
GREY 34 (5%)
YELLOW 31 (4%)
CREAM 26 (4%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Ford MODEL A regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 125, CHRISTCHURCH: 61, TAURANGA: 30, WHANGAREI: 27, SELWYN: 25.

Body Types

SALOON 60%
CONVERTIBLE 25%
SPORTS CAR 8%
UTILITY 3%

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1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford MODEL A are there in New Zealand?

There are 710 Ford MODEL A vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1903 to 1986.

What body type is the Ford MODEL A?

The Ford MODEL A is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: convertible, sports car, utility. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Ford MODEL A cars imported or NZ-new?

50% of Ford MODEL A vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. A mix of NZ-new and imported vehicles make up the fleet. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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