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1926 FORD MODEL T FORDOR SEDAN
Registration No. SV 6558
Chassis No. 13494925
Engine No. 13494925
Red with black wings and grey interior
Engine: four cylinder in-line, side valves, 2.9 litres, 22bhp; Gearbox: two-speed epicyclic; Suspension: beam front axle, live rear axle, transverse half-elliptic springs all round; Brakes: mechanical drum to rear. Right hand drive.
Henry Ford's Model T was the world's first mass production car; it put the world on wheels. First seen in 1908, it was the cheapest 'real' automobile of its time. Designed, said Ford, to combine the qualities of lightness, strength, endurance and economy of upkeep, it remained in production for nearly twenty years, during which time an unprecedented 15 million were built. The company could claim with justice that the Model T's simple, robust mechanism was built of materials and contained features that Icould not be bettered by and other car at any price'. Fords masterstroke was to combine these first class ingredients with a scientifically-planned mass-production system.
With a powerful, flexible engine and seemingly indistructable two-speed epicyclic transmission controlled by two pedals, it was simplicity itself to drive. Never particularly fast, it had remarkable hill-climbing powers. On good roads, it could be driven all day on its 3.64:1 top speed at an average of 40-45mph. During its life the uncomplaining Model T carried a great variety of bodies ranging from stripped down Speedsters to the Tudor and Fordor Sedan as on offer today. It gave much scope to accessory makers, who offered everything from auxiliary transmissions to 'luxury car-style' nickel-plated radiator shells, and is credited with founding the American 'hot-rod' industry. The Model T's appearance was mildly updated from time to time, but in 1927, when production ended it remained to give way to the Model A of 1928, it was in essence much as it had been in 1908.
The Model T on offer was purchased by the current owner in America, and imported to the UK approximately five years ago. It was subsequently completely restored by the vendor, with a new interior in period style grey fabric, and repaint in red and black livery. Now sold with a new MoT and road fund licence the car is reported to be running well.
Registration No. SV 6558
Chassis No. 13494925
Engine No. 13494925
Red with black wings and grey interior
Engine: four cylinder in-line, side valves, 2.9 litres, 22bhp; Gearbox: two-speed epicyclic; Suspension: beam front axle, live rear axle, transverse half-elliptic springs all round; Brakes: mechanical drum to rear. Right hand drive.
Henry Ford's Model T was the world's first mass production car; it put the world on wheels. First seen in 1908, it was the cheapest 'real' automobile of its time. Designed, said Ford, to combine the qualities of lightness, strength, endurance and economy of upkeep, it remained in production for nearly twenty years, during which time an unprecedented 15 million were built. The company could claim with justice that the Model T's simple, robust mechanism was built of materials and contained features that Icould not be bettered by and other car at any price'. Fords masterstroke was to combine these first class ingredients with a scientifically-planned mass-production system.
With a powerful, flexible engine and seemingly indistructable two-speed epicyclic transmission controlled by two pedals, it was simplicity itself to drive. Never particularly fast, it had remarkable hill-climbing powers. On good roads, it could be driven all day on its 3.64:1 top speed at an average of 40-45mph. During its life the uncomplaining Model T carried a great variety of bodies ranging from stripped down Speedsters to the Tudor and Fordor Sedan as on offer today. It gave much scope to accessory makers, who offered everything from auxiliary transmissions to 'luxury car-style' nickel-plated radiator shells, and is credited with founding the American 'hot-rod' industry. The Model T's appearance was mildly updated from time to time, but in 1927, when production ended it remained to give way to the Model A of 1928, it was in essence much as it had been in 1908.
The Model T on offer was purchased by the current owner in America, and imported to the UK approximately five years ago. It was subsequently completely restored by the vendor, with a new interior in period style grey fabric, and repaint in red and black livery. Now sold with a new MoT and road fund licence the car is reported to be running well.