Vehicle Description
1924 Ford Model T Touring
The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the "Tin Lizzie", "Leaping
Lena", "jitney" or "flivver") is an automobile produced by Ford
Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927. It is
generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made
car travel available to middle-class Americans. The relatively low
price was partly the result of Ford's efficient fabrication,
including assembly line production instead of individual hand
crafting.
For consignment, a "flivver" in touring T form. This beauty has
been restored some time ago but still shows well and would make a
splendid display and show/parade car. It runs great thanks to a
recent tune up and new Kevlar bands in the transmission and is
beautifully crafted with a steel structure and clean drivetrain. A
rare example in great condition and it runs like an old
stopwatch.
Exterior
Starting upfront we note an all metal construction cowled hood,
black painted corral framing the radiator and side flanking
independent from the hood fenders and running boards with textured
finish to make entrance and exit less slippery. All steel is
painted simple black and was the only color available during this
production era, earlier and later built cars had multiple color
choices. Beautifully finished black steel makes up the passenger
compartment and a second set of simple curved fenders are on the
back above the wheels and protect the passengers from mud and dirt.
Of note, this is a 3 door model as the driver's door, while
outlined, is nonfunctional and does not open. Upfront the flat
windshield fronts the tall black vinyl top. The top shows with a
few minor tears and can easily be folded down for some wind in your
hair motoring. Black painted 30" wood spoked wheels are wrapped by
thin rubber pneumatic tires on all 4 corners.
Interior
Simplicity and utilitarian abound, but it does not take away from
the beauty of the interplay of black vinyl that makes up the buggy
style seats both front and rear. A wide black rimmed steering wheel
juts out on an angle from the very simple dash and has a few levers
to play with for engine performance. The dash is the ignition
switch and headlight switch, no fancy gauges here. The typical 3
pedal model T setup is seen, and a handbrake also on the floor,
which is covered with a black Ford logo floor mat.
Drivetrain
A recently tuned up 177ci of 4-cylinder power is under the cowled
hood. This engine codes out to have been built somewhere in January
of 1924, so it actually could be the original engine. A 1-barrel
carburetor is atop, and a 2-speed planetary transmission with new
kevlar bands is on back sending power to a 3.63 geared rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Plenty of black painted wood with no rot or structural problem for
the floor pans just some surface rust on the usual suspects. A
steel frame holds the body tightly, and the rear axle, front
steering, and drivetrain are attached to it as well. Mechanical
drum brakes on the rear and a stock exhaust system complete our
underside tour.
Drive-Ability
Parking brake set, neutral assured, fuel turned on, timing
retarded, a little bit of hand throttle engaged and ignition turned
on. I was ready for the cranking of a lifetime, but before I
started my crack decoder pointed out that this car is equipped with
an electric starter...my shoulder and left arm thanked him kindly.
A push of the floor button and a few quick spins and the flivver
sprung to life. I had to reacclimate myself to the non-standardized
pedal arrangement and within a few minutes I was comfortable and
off to the test track for a tour. Great tight steering and a real
attention getter, it rode just fine, albeit a bit primitively, but
hey its A Model T not a Mercedes!
Wonderfully preserved showing in finely with black steel and the
benefit of an open touring car. Truly reminiscent of the original
Henry Ford concept that brought America away from the horse drawn
carriage to the automobile. A serious look for the collector that
needs something that not everyone has.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
