1921 Ford Model T Coupe Project

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would generously pay above-market prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in September, all without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Introduced as part of Ford’s landmark Model T line, the 1921 Ford Model T represented the height of the car’s commercial success and its continuing role in putting America on wheels.

By 1921, Ford was producing more than a million automobiles annually, and the Model T had become the most widely owned motor vehicle in the world. Powered by a rugged 177ci four-cylinder engine producing about 20 horsepower, the Model T was renowned for its reliability, simplicity, and ease of repair. Its innovative two-speed planetary transmission and interchangeable parts made operation and maintenance accessible to ordinary owners.

This coupe version has been repainted in dark green with black fenders over reupholstered gray pinstriped cloth. The car has an exterior visor, a Boyce MotoMeter, artillery wheels with wooden spokes, running boards, a tape measure speedometer and amperes meter, a rear window curtain, and an etched Ford rearview mirror.

It is titled in Alabama as a 1921 model. However the engine number used for titling purposes, 13754408, falls within Ford’s 1926 calendar-year production range (12990077–14619254). Ford did not stamp serial numbers on the bodies or frames of its Model Ts until late in 1926.

Notably, the engine number dates the engine itself, not necessarily the vehicle. As Model T parts are highly interchangeable, they can be difficult to date a century on.

The car does not run and should be considered a project.

This 1921 Ford Model T Coupe is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a and a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in dark green with black fenders

• Gray cloth upholstery

• 177ci inline-four engine ‌

• 2-speed planetary transmission

Factory Equipment

• Exterior sun visor

• Boyce MotoMeter

• Artillery wheels with wooden spokes

• Running boards

• Tape measure speedometer and amperes meter

• Rear window curtain

Modifications

• Aftermarket etched Ford rearview mirror

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Top is worn

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws include chips, scratches, and rust

• Wear to interior materials consistent with age and mileage

Ownership History

This 1921 Ford Model T is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Rear-mounted spare tire with cover

Additional Notes

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com .

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.