.jpg?w=1)
Details
1912 FORD MODEL 'T' TWO SEATER ROADSTER
Registration No. Not UK Registered
Chassis No. 135478
Engine No. 94 902
Blue with black leather interior
The Commercial Roadster was an extremely popular variant of Ford's renowned Model T. Introduced in 1910, and the least expensive Ford by this year, 1912, at just $680. For this price, it was fully equipped with lamps, a horn, hood and tools. The third, or 'mother-in-law' seat was constructed to be able to be removed if desired and replaced with a small box-like body or stake-bed for commercial purposes. It was consequently very well liked as a delivery vehicle for small businesses. The Model T success was confirmed by 1912 with over 68,000 units leaving the production line, of which around 13,000 were roadsters or runabout models.
This attractive example of the much fabled Two Seater roadster with 'mother-in-law' seat, has resided in the present collection ownership for more than a decade. It was acquired in America from a Ken Caulkins, and was last on the road in 1991 in California.
The Ford has certainly been the subject of a comprehensive restoration which we believe was carried out in the early 1970s, as it still wears plaques for concours events which we presume it was entered for on completion of this work. These include entries at Silverado (1973), Ceres Peach Festival Auto Show (1974) and Vellejo (1974). It also carries stickers for Model T Club of America and Horseless Carriage Club of America, where we can presume it was actively campaigned. Today this restoration has now aged, but the paintwork, interior and hood still present well.
Comprehensively equipped with period Ford E & J head and sidelights, a bulb horn, and running board mounted acetylene generator. The dash features Stewart speedometer, Phinney-Walker rim wound clock and original coil box.
This car has not been run by Christie's, and may not have been used for more than a decade, consequently we advise careful re-commissioning prior to use. When returned to the road, and with some minor detail work it would make a pleasing car, which would be eligible for various events including those of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain.
Registration No. Not UK Registered
Chassis No. 135478
Engine No. 94 902
Blue with black leather interior
The Commercial Roadster was an extremely popular variant of Ford's renowned Model T. Introduced in 1910, and the least expensive Ford by this year, 1912, at just $680. For this price, it was fully equipped with lamps, a horn, hood and tools. The third, or 'mother-in-law' seat was constructed to be able to be removed if desired and replaced with a small box-like body or stake-bed for commercial purposes. It was consequently very well liked as a delivery vehicle for small businesses. The Model T success was confirmed by 1912 with over 68,000 units leaving the production line, of which around 13,000 were roadsters or runabout models.
This attractive example of the much fabled Two Seater roadster with 'mother-in-law' seat, has resided in the present collection ownership for more than a decade. It was acquired in America from a Ken Caulkins, and was last on the road in 1991 in California.
The Ford has certainly been the subject of a comprehensive restoration which we believe was carried out in the early 1970s, as it still wears plaques for concours events which we presume it was entered for on completion of this work. These include entries at Silverado (1973), Ceres Peach Festival Auto Show (1974) and Vellejo (1974). It also carries stickers for Model T Club of America and Horseless Carriage Club of America, where we can presume it was actively campaigned. Today this restoration has now aged, but the paintwork, interior and hood still present well.
Comprehensively equipped with period Ford E & J head and sidelights, a bulb horn, and running board mounted acetylene generator. The dash features Stewart speedometer, Phinney-Walker rim wound clock and original coil box.
This car has not been run by Christie's, and may not have been used for more than a decade, consequently we advise careful re-commissioning prior to use. When returned to the road, and with some minor detail work it would make a pleasing car, which would be eligible for various events including those of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium