Vehicle Description
1913 Ford Model T Runabout
"Ford used the term runabout to describe 1 seater for 2 people
right after production of what we now call mother inlaw runabouts.
The 1909-1912 cars with the mother inlaw seat were labeled
roadsters in the USA catalogs, while the cars that only had a front
seat were called runabouts, (torpedo or open). From 1913 on, the
two passenger car was called a Runabout by Ford sales literature."
Thx tomtfca.com
For consignment, a 1913 Ford Model T Runabout with a handful of
miles since the engine rebuild. This is an AACA Senior Grand
National award winner, for "best exemplifying the restoration,
preservation and enjoyment of antique motor vehicles in keeping
with the purpose of the Antique Automobile Club of America". This
car is trailered to shows and has not been on roads. If your
collection would benefit from an early American two seater, this is
a worthy contender.
Exterior
Its Midnight Blue body has been called "all but black blue" and is
very dark, but still contrasted by the black fenders, base, and
running boards which are indeed glossy black. The dark blue is a
particularly stunning match for the brass trim which includes the
radiator shell, headlamp rims, horn covers, and window trim. The
black canvas top is in excellent condition and also is accented by
brass grommets. In back, a handy trunk is built into the body while
a singular brass trimmed red light rests just behind it and on one
of those running boards is an acetylene gas generator tank. A two
part windscreen can pivot and rises over two cowl lamps and a
wooden "firewall" while 21-inch wooden spoke wheels are blue to
match with brass valve stems and hubs, and tires that retain the
color of natural rubber, off white. Minor imperfections include
some chips on a front fender and some rough paint on the door.
Interior
Smooth black leather covers the inner doors plainly while the
material takes on diamond tufting on the bench which is generously
padded with a top rim that wraps around to form armrests. The
typical black steering wheel has four concaving spokes and brass
levers leading to the wood panel housing a Stewart speedometer and
boxed spark coil, all in great shape. On the floor, each steel
pedal is embossed with a letter and along with the handbrake, rise
from the floor covered in a white mat. The horn bulb is mounted to
the left of the driver perched at the ready to warn pedestrians who
may share the road.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is the rebuilt 177ci L-head inline 4
cylinder, rated at 20 horsepower and fueled by a state of the art
contraption for 1913, the 1-barrel carburetor. Its transmission is
the 2-speed planetary type which sends power to the rear axle and
3.63 gears. Mechanical drum brakes on the rear wheels were the
standard for early cars and are found here.
Undercarriage
The underside maintains the museum quality presentation and is
clean and glossy. Transverse leaf springs are used front and rear
and a single exhaust meets a stock style muffler before ending via
a straight pipe towards the rear.
Drive-Ability
Our crack staff includes antique aficionados who know their way
around a hand crank and provide all the knowledge needed to take
this ol' girl for a ride and just the idea that a 112 year old car
moves under its own power is pretty astounding. That all available
functions work as intended is icing on the cake! While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
In a world where technology becomes outdated and obsolete rather
quickly, (think about your 2015 car versus your 2025!), to have the
most basic of cars, the Model T in working order and better than
new presentation is a rare treat. If you're the type who has a
working Victrola in the living room and cast iron cookware in the
kitchen, then you probably understand the historical and nostalgic
significance this car represents. Every room is a throwback, it's
time to include the garage!
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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