Vehicle Description
1926 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
VIN: 14534371
VIDEOVIDEO
From the early days of Ford, in addition to passenger vehicles, the
company produced numerous cab and chassis for commercial use.
Independent coach builders then outfitted the trucks to meet
specific demand. Model T Owners were known to get creative with
their passenger cars to fashion a bed for utility use, so Pickups
were added to the Ford catalog in May 1925. There were two
variations, a fixed cab pickup derived from the 2-door coupe and an
open-top roadster pickup which was particularly adapted to the
needs of orchardists in areas where cold weather was not a concern.
A roadster pickup with its top and windshield lowered could
maneuver under rows of orchard crops, hauling fruit and supplying
pickers and it was better at it than any other vehicle then or
since.
Officially called Model T Runabout with Pickup Body, the very
suitability of roadster pickups to the specific needs of orchard
crops has contributed to their rarity as they were treated like the
utility vehicles Ford intended them to be. The majority of these
trucks were used up and driven into the ground over years and years
of use.
The Ford Model T Roadster Pickup presented at auction is a restored
example that is ready to drive and enjoy! It is believed that this
truck was a complete, original truck that was then subjected to a
total restoration. The body appears to have been removed from the
chassis with the chassis prepped and painted. The engine number
indicates a production date in 1926 lending credibility to the
original nature of this truck. Bud Cheney of Idaho Antique Engines,
one of the best engine rebuilders in the US, rebuilt the motor. The
transmission appears to have been rebuilt as well given the tight
nature of the bands when driving. The car starts and runs on
battery with the magneto in need of attention.
The body presents itself as Fords likely looked back in the day.
The Black fenders show repair work and some bubbling is present on
some Green body panels. The Pickup Bed shows well, both the metal
sides and the replaced wood bed. The paint can be described as
"Ford Model T Quality" with some scratched present consistent with
the car being enjoyed as an antique driver. The wood spoke wheels
are in good condition as are the BF Goodrich Tires.
The interior of the car shows very well. Tan upholstery on the
seats and door panels are in very good condition and the floor mat
is Ford Script. The floor boards under the mat is in very good
condition. The dash shows well and the windshield glass is free of
scratches. The convertible top was installed new during the
restoration and presents well. The rear plastic window is
clear.
This is a great piece of motoring history and well suited for any
collection, use as a cruiser or enjoy as a parade vehicle. Or maybe
you have an orchard...
THIS VEHICLE TO BE COLLECTED FROM BILLINGS, MONTANA.
The Car has been consigned to the 9th Annual Salt Lake City Classic
Car Auction. Hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group, this
interactive, live online auction is Saturday, May 11th, with online
bidding only. To consign your car and/or to register to bid on this
and other cars in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us
