1914 Ford Model T Roadster

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The Ford Model T is generally regarded as the world's first mass-assembled and affordable car. Not only did it get America moving faster than a horse, but it increased mobility across the entire planet not only due to its affordability but its versatility as well. Model Ts could be ordered in a variety of configurations: a two-seat runabout, a five-seat open tourer, or a bare chassis that could be outfitted to meet the exact needs of the buyer, to name just a few. With increasing demand, Ford pushed to speed up production processes, owing to the now famous "any color so long as it is black" policy beginning in 1914. With help from factories all around the world, over 15,000,000 Model T's were sold, helping to earn it the title of "The most influential car of the 20th century."

Highlights

• Offered from the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection

• Featured in The Performing Art of the American Automobile

• Finished in Black with a black leather bench seat and matching vinyl soft top

• Finely restored to award-winning condition

• Recipient of an AACA Junior National Award in 2004

• Equipped with a gear-driven Stewart speedometer, an eight-day Keyless Auto Clock, and a Moto-Meter thermometer

• Steering wheel-mounted throttle and spark control with an innovative three-pedal transmission and brake design

• Please note that while the odometer displays just over 15,000 miles, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Acetylene gas headlamps

• Five-sided hood with center hinge

• White rubber floor covering

• Brass radiator

• Wood spoke wheels

• Split folding windshield

• Whitewall tires

• Bulb horn

• Enclosed trunk

• 22-horsepower inline-four-cylinder engine

• Two-speed planetary gear transmission

Known Imperfections

• Please note that while all of the lots on offer in the Gateway Museum Collection are currently roadworthy, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term static display or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Included

• Canvas covers for brass appointments

Ownership History

A long-standing member of the Gateway Collection, this 1914 Ford Model T Roadster was part of the "100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt 2005" and has been a museum favorite since. 

Collection Guarantee Disclosure

Please note that as part of a larger collection to be offered at live and online auctions, the Consignor of the Gateway Collection has been guaranteed a minimum price for certain cars, including this Lot, by Broad Arrow. Depending on the final Hammer Price obtained for those Lots, Broad Arrow may benefit financially.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com