Vehicle Description
1925 Ford Model T Coupe
Essentially the same as the 1924 models, a number of changes were
made in the cars. Balloon tires, redesigned fenders, and other
minor styling changes appeared. C-cab and closed cab bodies were
now available for the truck chassis, along with a number of rear
body options. These continued with little change until the end of
Model T production in 1927. The Roadster Pickup was added about
April 1925. Thx mtfca.com
For consignment, a 1925 Ford Model T coupe showing 37,424 miles,
but the true miles are unknown. Nearly two million Model T's were
produced in 1925, and this one now has some obvious ZZ Top roadster
influence with exterior color and graphics.
Exterior
Red paint coats this tall cabbed vintage ride and everything from
the engine cover to the running boards wears it well. Beginning on
the cowl, a blue and pin double stripe forms a Z behind the door
before heading back, "Legs" starts playing in our minds as we
envision the '33 Ford Eliminator and star of MTV. Speaking of legs,
there's an airbrushed graphic on the spare wheel cover in back
depicting Marilyn Monroe, her famous windblown white dress, and the
words, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". The black vinyl roof is in very
nice condition and leads to a visor, also treated in black vinyl.
The grille remains wonderfully vintage up front, even sporting a
Motometer on top and flanked by headlights capped with rock guards,
surely needed back in the day when roads were often less than
perfect. 15-inch Truespoke wire wheels carry widely staggered tires
onto which the body hunkers down. The metalwork and paint are in
great shape, and we could not find any glaring exterior
imperfections.
Interior
Brown velour, think of it as a modern version of mohair, is used on
the door panels, continuing up to frame the windows on the door,
and a pleated map pocket is cleverly sewn into the corner and each
present cleanly. A bench seat shares the material here with button
accenting on the seat back and is in good condition. Up front, a
wheel and steering column looking very much like a late 70's Camaro
wheel fronts a simple bronze painted dashboard housing a series of
gauges including a Stewart Warner speedometer with an unusual
vertical odometer. Thick tan carpet covers the floor in several
layers while velour is employed on the headliner where a Kenwood
AM/FM/Cassette radio is cleanly integrated. The trunk is purely
utilitarian with the gas tank and other components taking up most
of the space.
Drivetrain
Yellow wires and ignition add some color to the clean 302ci V8
behind the engine cover, topped by a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and
chrome valve covers. A C4 3-speed automatic is bolted behind it and
routes power a relatively short distance to the Ford 8" rear. Disc
brakes are used up front with drums in the rear and the car now
runs on a 12 volt system.
Undercarriage
Clean and mostly driver quality underneath with minimal surface
rust, some grease on the rear differential, and lots of wires and
hoses running through. The dual exhaust flows through Cherrybomb
mufflers, terminating with straight chrome tips. Suspension
consists of coil springs up front and coil springs with ladder bars
in back.
Drive-Ability
You can't go wrong with a 302 and this one fires up after we take
our seat in the simple and boxy interior and peer through the
vertical glass of the windshield. Overall visibility is pretty good
with rear quarter windows and an abbreviated cabin. Meanwhile, the
car puts out good power, tracks straight, and stops when asked. All
functional items get a green light from us and work as they should.
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.
We love the little shout out to ZZ Top's Eliminator, one of the
most iconic street rods of all time. The pattern still works and
red is likely the most popular color on rods for a good reason.
This is a great little runner that is well sorted, quick, and
comfortable. It's just the right size for fun and could really
improve your weekend adventures.
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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