Vehicle Description
1909 Ford Model T Touring
Ford wasn't satisfied with employees manually performing the steps
to assemble the Model T-he wanted the cars produced at a faster
pace. To do this, he hired motion-study expert Frederick Taylor to
craft a way to make the process more efficient. Additionally, Ford
himself began building machines to stamp out individual parts
without the need for an employee. Ford slowly started installing
bits and pieces of a motion line, until the formal assembly line
was officially unveiled in December 1913. Legend has it Henry got
the idea from his Florida estate neighbor Thomas Edison. The blue
oval pays tribute to this as when you read the Ford name take a
look at the cross horizontal marking on the F, within which you
will see a small lowercase e which can be interpreted as a tribute
to his friend and mentor TE!
For consignment, a 1909 version of the Model T touring car. Touring
designates it can take passengers that sit high up on the rear
carriage-esque seat, and all covered with a black canvas
convertible style roof. The car is a barn find and has plenty of
patina, solid rubber tires and wood spoked wheels. Definitely an
earlier version as production only began in 1908.
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Exterior
Simple construction is the theme here with straight stamped steel
wrapping the car from head to toe. A brass radiator surround grille
with a simple brass radiator cap on top leads the way. On either
side is a round headlight also trimmed in brass. We note no bumper
below, just the engine crank. Black, (regardless of what you've
heard, black wasn't available on the T until 1916, and then all T's
from 1916 to 1924 were available in black only), painted steel is
in use for the cowled hood behind the radiator as well as the
remainder of the car. Little to no rust is noted on any metal
associated with this car, and curved fenders with attached central
running boards. This tourer has a canvas top in black, which shows
some dry rotting and would fall into the lower portion of the fair
condition category. Up front a folding windshield is installed on
this model. A gracefully curved downward wood pedestal which serves
as the mounting point for the rear seat deck is mounted next to the
rear curved metal fenders. 21-inch wood spoke wheels are wrapped in
perforated solid 4.40/4.50-21 tires.
Interior
Simple C curved openings provide access for the front and rear
passengers. These passengers can sit high up on black leather bench
seats. The front has solid covered cushions with tufted and
buttoned backs and the rear bench is high up and has the tufted and
buttons for the seat and back. Meanwhile, the flooring is wood and
shows some damage and is in need of restoration. The metal dash
shows some surface rust and a simple 1 instrument and key and
ignition lever panel next to the steering column. This is a three
pedal drive system so one will need to know what they are doing to
drive this car. We are the framing inside of the roof is in good
condition. Wood boxes are the foundation for the seats front and
rear.
Drivetrain
Under the cowled hood is a very aged 177ci I-4 cylinder engine with
heavy surface rust. It appears that the front end of the engine,
(water pump, fan belt and drive), has been installed as new
recently. The engine has a 1-barrel carburetor, and a 2-speed
planetary transmission with a 3.63 rear axle propels the car
forward.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust is on fenders and various drive parts and we note
this particular Model T body has been installed on a 1920 Ford
truck frame. The running boards are in fine condition and the
floorpan is not rusted. Some surface rust is noted on the running
board hangers and framing, but all unremarkable. Mechanical drum
brakes are on the rear of the car only. Transverse leaf springs are
on front and back.
A very early example of the Ford Model T Tourer so you can take
your friends out for a ride as well. Will need some TLC, but it's
all there with little to no rust pan the body which is a testament
to this vehicle.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
