1926 Ford Model T Pickup 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 regularly pay overly generous fees 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 August all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. 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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By the mid-1920s, Henry Ford's Model T had already transformed American life, and its pickup variant brought that revolution to the world of labor. Built on the same durable, affordable chassis that made the Model T a household name, the pickup added a sturdy cargo bed, giving farmers, tradesmen, and small business owners an accessible way to haul goods that had once required horse-drawn wagons.

Its simplicity was its genius. The reliable four-cylinder engine, straightforward controls, and easy maintenance meant that ordinary people—not just mechanics—could keep it running for years.

More than a vehicle, the Model T symbolized opportunity: it connected farms to markets, expanded small enterprises, and gave everyday Americans newfound independence and mobility.

This Ford Model T Pickup is a non-running project vehicle. It appears mostly complete, and the crankshaft turned freely at the time of cataloging, but the engine does not start or run. It is titled in Alabama as a 1920 model, however the engine number used for titling purposes, 13576305, 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.

This 1926 Ford Model T Pickup project is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name describing it as a 1920 Ford.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Powered by a 177 cu-in inline-four

• Planetary two-speed manual transmission

• Finished in “any color so long as it was black” Black

• Bench seat upholstered in button-tufted black vinyl

Factory Equipment

• Hand-operated throttle lever on the steering column

• Foot pedals for gear selection and reverse

• Running boards

• Split and hinged windshield

• The engine number (13576305) decodes as:

  • 12990077–14619254: Mid-1926 production

Known Imperfections

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

• Does not run

• Driver’s window cracked.

• No odometer

• Worn paint and interior trim

• Underside rust

Ownership History

This 1926 Ford Model T Pickup is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Information

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 Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. 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.