1919 Ford Model T Center Door Sedan

Description

The Model T was introduced to the world in 1908 with the basic premise that it should be affordable, simple to operate, and durable. One of the first mass-production vehicles, "The Universal Car” was manufactured at Ford’s revolutionary Highland Park Plant. The innovative car featured the placement of the steering wheel on the left side, providing passengers with convenient entry and exit from the vehicle. The engine block and crankcase were cast as a single unit and the Model T was one of the first automobiles to have a removable cylinder head for easy access, utilizing the lightweight but strong alloy known as vanadium steel for this new innovation. The nimble transmission of the Model T simplified shifting, and constant improvements and innovations that would follow propelled the world towards a more urban lifestyle. With more than 15,000,000 Model T’s sold, it was so popular Henry Ford once said: “There’s no use trying to pass a Ford, because there’s always another one just ahead.”

Highlights

• Offered from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California following long-term ownership of almost 20 years 

• Finished in Black with a black vinyl and tan cloth upholstered interior

• Front bucket seats

• Solid California body

• Stewart 75 miles per hour speedometer

• Cigar lighter with vacuum assist ashtray

• Seating for five passengers, “an all-season car of style and comfort”

• Offered with 74,702 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown

Features

• Powered by a 177 cu-in four-cylinder engine producing 20 horsepower 

• Three-speed Planetary transmission

• Aluminum Ford script running board plates

• Running board toolbox

• Wood spoke wheels

• Electric lights with accessory light spreader lenses

• Electric horn

• Interior dome light

• Dual spotlights

• Dual indicator tail lights

• Electric accessory stop and turn signal lights

• Champion brass spare tire lock

Known Imperfections

• Paint blemishes (chips, cracks, and spidering) throughout indicative of an older restoration

• Dry rotted tires

• Please note that all vehicles offered from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California are currently in non-running condition following long-term storage in a climate-controlled storage building

Ownership History

Added to The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California in August 2005, this “Center Door” sedan’s California license plates indicate that it last saw the road in 1981.

Additional Information

Title in transit.

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

Please note that all vehicles purchased from The John Wilson Collection of Fallbrook, California will need special arrangements for pick up as they are currently stored in a residential area with steep hills that will not accommodate large transport vehicles. It is recommended that a local flat-bed be used to transport them off the property.