INTRODUCTION: 1923 was the first year for Ford's four door sedan,
and it was quite the luxurious upgrade! While an open Touring car
cost only $290, this enclosed sedan was over $700 when new. This
beautiful example has been nicely restored and features several
desirable period accessories. Best of all, it was actually being
enjoyed. An elderly couple would take it out each week for a couple
mile trip to get their groceries. It's a charming piece of
Americana that's ready for its next caretaker to enjoy!
EXTERIOR: 1923 was the first year for the 4 door sedan, and it cost
more than twice as much as a Touring because of the extensive
coachwork involved. The body is wood framed and covered in steel,
and it remains remarkably solid. The doors don't sag- they click
shut nicely, and even the lock works. It has ford script on the
running boards along with polished step plates. The black paint is
exceptionally glossy, do you know why Henry Ford said "you can have
any color as long as it's black?" It's because he practically
invented the assembly line, 2 million fords were built in 2023 and
black was the fastest drying color. complemented by excellent
fenders, Ford script running boards and step plates. The headlights
feature Ford script glass lenses, while discreet turn signals have
been added for safety. The windshield opens and there's a
functional cowl vent- about as close as you got to air conditioning
in 1923! Even the windows roll up and down properly. A deluxe
Moto-Meter dresses up the radiator, while beautiful varnished wood
wheels are wrapped in tires with hardly any miles, including a
matching spare. The vinyl roof and matching sunshade are also in
excellent condition, completing the authentic early Ford
appearance.
INTERIOR: Compared to an open Touring car, this was downright
luxurious in 1923! The interior has been beautifully redone in gray
cloth with light gray pinstriping, including the curved front seat
and fully upholstered side panels with storage pockets. The
headliner has been replaced and fresh carpeting covers the floor.
In back you'll find deluxe privacy shades and a particularly
charming period accessory- rare bud vases. Instead of hanging an
air freshener from the mirror, fresh flowers could be placed in the
vases to add a pleasant fragrance to the cabin. Ornate nickel
window cranks add another upscale touch. The dash reminds you just
how simple motoring once was: essentially an ignition switch and
amp gauge. Even the original steering wheel remains in great
shape.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood is Ford's legendary 2.9-liter
inline 4-cylinder producing a whopping 20 horsepower! Funny enough,
that's the same displacement as the V8 in a Ferrari 308- so they're
practically the same engine, right? The mechanicals have been
rebuilt and present very nicely. It's been upgraded from the
original individual coil system to a much more user friendly
distributor ignition, making it easier to operate and maintain.
And, of course, it has the essential Model T accessory- the classic
"ooga" horn. Everything appears clean, sorted and ready to go.
UNDERSIDE: It appears to be properly restored and very authentic.
It retains the simple mechanical layout that made the Model T
famous, including its correct style exhaust system, rear wheel only
braking, and Ford's planetary 2-speed transmission.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: What a nostalgic, wonderful little car! It has a huge
cute factor, but more importantly, it's over 100 years old- a
genuine piece of American automotive history. Considering the
quality of the restoration and how nicely it presents, it's also a
fantastic value. You can't buy many 100-year-old pieces of history
that are charming, usable, and affordable!
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815-385-3644 (9-5 Central)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Electric start
Distributor ignition
Bud vases
Window shades
Sun visor
Fold out windshield
Moto Meter
Wood spoke wheels
Spare tire
Step plates
