1919 Ford Model T Touring

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Generally regarded as the world’s first mass-assembled and affordable car, the Ford Model T not only got America moving faster than the horse, but also increased mobility across the entire continent due to its affordability, versatility, and dependability. Model Ts could be ordered in a variety of configurations: a two-seat runabout, an open five-passenger tourer, or a bare chassis that could be outfitted to meet the exact needs of the buyer to name just a few. The engine block and crankcase were cast as a single unit, and innovative two-speed planetary manual transmission simplified gear shifting. 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 to 1925. By 1919 Ford’s manufacturing prowess was so great new Model T Roadsters were costing just $500, while five-passenger Touring models like this one were $525. More than 15,000,000 Model T’s sold helped it to earn the title of “The most influential car of the 20th century.” 

Robert A. Jones, a successful businessman and second-generation leader of the still going concern, Jones Brothers Contracting of Mount Juliet, Tennessee, had an innate understanding of the many heavy duty machines that were a part of the family business. Early on, Mr. Jones turned that knowledge into a passion for road cars and acquired his first collector car in 1969, at the age of 35 — the famous Ford Model T. That single and simple pre-war car sparked a passion that never tempered for Mr. Jones and eventually, influenced by the more common Jones family marque of choice, his passions would burn even brighter for early Chevrolets. As his collection grew and changed over the years, his interests were focused on displaying the cars at regional shows and concours, as well as still driving many of his road-worthy classics. Hagerty Marketplace is proud to offer The Jones Collection, entirely without reserve, comprising some long-treasured vehicles from his personal collection. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Jones Collection 

• Finished in Black with a black leather upholstered interior  

• Tennessee ownership since 1993 

• Electric starter and battery 

• Electric headlights and taillight 

• Motometer temperature gauge

Features 

• Powered by a 177 cu-in four-cylinder engine  

• Single updraft carburetor 

• 20 hp at 1,600rpm 

• Two-speed planetary manual transmission 

• Transverse leaf springs and solid axles front and rear 

• Rear-wheel mechanical drum brakes 

• Aluminum Ford script running board plates 

• Wood spoke wheels

• Rear-mounted spare tire

• Dual spotlights 

Known Imperfections 

• Please note that all of the lots in The Jones Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation, in a climate-controlled facility.  The Hagerty Marketplace Team endeavored to bring most back to running potential, however, as a result of their extended static display, all lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

• Light scuff on hood  

• Light scuff on passenger rear fender 

 Ownership History 

This 1919 Ford Model T Touring has been a much-loved part of The Jones Collection since 2009. 

Additional Notes 

Titled by engine number 

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

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