Ford Model T Town Car 1909, Estados Unidos
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20 bhp, 176.7 cu.
in. four-cylinder inline L-head engine, two-speed planetary transmission, solid
front axle and live rear axle with transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs,
driveshaft brake and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes. Wheelbase: 100"
- Offered from an
important private collection
- Attractive Ford
town car body
- Plush lilac
upholstery
Probably no car
has had as great an effect on a nation as Henry Ford’s Model T. Introduced in
December 1908, it remained in production, in much the same form, for 19 years,
during which time 15 million were built. In the 1920s, its price dropped as low
as $265.
By far most Model
Ts were touring cars, with nearly 8,000 built in Ford’s October 1908 to
September 1909 fiscal year. The touring car sold for $850, slightly more than
the $825 runabout, which sold only 2,351 units, thus proving the utility of the
larger body. There were, however, other more luxurious styles, a two-passenger
coupe and a seven-passenger landaulet, both selling for $950. A town car,
listed at $1,000, was the most expensive style in the catalog. In a time of
decreasing Ford prices, the town car was amazingly long-lived. It remained in
the catalog through 1919, by which time the price had been reduced to $700.
Production that year was a mere 17 units.
This is a very
nice example of an early Model T; its serial number dates it to May 1909, and
it is fitted with a town car body. Its restoration, completed some years ago,
presents well, the overall appearance being very nice. Acquired by the current
owner from the Al Wiseman Collection in 2007, it has a red exterior and plush
upholstery in lilac satin and purple velvet. It runs on white rubber tires and
is nicely appointed with a wicker umbrella stand on the running board. Ford
built just 236 Town Cars in 1909; with only a handful of actual survivors, this
Model T with an authentic recreation of these town car bodies warrants close
attention from enthusiasts.
Please note, as
part of a large, climate-controlled private collection, this car has not been
driven in several years. RM strongly advises a thorough mechanical inspection
prior to road use.
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