1927 Ford Model T Touring

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Playing a pivotal role in the evolution of the automotive industry, the Ford Model T is widely recognized as the first mass-produced, affordable car for the average consumer. Built by the Ford Motor Company using their revolutionary automobile assembly line, Ford would offer customers an attractive variety of body styles that could cater to a vast variety of needs. As the Model T continued to gain notoriety, Ford pushed to speed up the production process and beginning in 1914 launched their famous “any color so long as it is black” policy. However, competition from Chevrolet and others forced Henry Ford to bring back chrome and paint colors in 1925 to dress up the aging “Flivver,” like this Maroon 1927 Model T Touring. Powered by a trusty 20 horsepower four-cylinder engine paired with a planetary transmission, the Model T is celebrated as a symbol of innovation that was a pioneering force that transformed the way that people moved and connected in the early days of motorized transportation, worthy of being selected as one of Robert Jones’ first collector cars. 

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 

• One of the earliest additions to The Jones Collection  

• Final year for Model T production 

• Finished in Maroon with a black leather upholstered interior  

• Five-passenger open Touring body style 

• Electric starter and battery 

• Electric headlights and taillight 

• Klaxon horn 

Features 

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

• Single updraft carburetor 

• 20 horsepower at 1,600 rpm 

• Two-speed planetary manual transmission 

• Transverse leaf springs and solid axles front and rear 

• Rear-wheel mechanical drum brakes 

• Wood spoke wheels 

• Rear-mounted spare tire and cover 

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. 

• Minor paint chipping around hood enclosure  

• Paint blemishes on hood and passenger rocker panel 

• Minor paint chips along steering column mount  

• Interior rear door jamb trim damaged  

 Included 

• Side curtains 

• Spare tire and cover

 Ownership History 

This 1927 Ford Model T Touring has been a much-loved part of The Jones Collection since 1969.  

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