Equipment
RHD. Stewart speedometer, Ford script Brown acetylene headlights, Corcoran acetylene generator, kerosene sidelights and taillight, Black wood spoke 30-inch wheels, Firestone tires, Elgin clock.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Sound old paint, decent brass, chips and scratches. Surprisingly good original upholstery, newer top. Old, dry chassis, orderly and dry engine compartment. Used but usable as is.
Market commentary
Although most Fords built prior to the Model T were righthand drive the T itself was introduced with the steering wheel on the left, well in advance of most other U.S. manufacturers. The popularity of the Model T was, as much as anything else, responsible for recognizing the operating advantages of having the driver near the center of the road. That makes this righthand drive Model T from only the second year of production, somewhat unusual and probably a car shipped to Canada where traffic at the time drove to the left. That anomaly accounts for a measure of its rather generous price, along with its early build date and the plethora of early brass accessories and fittings adorning it.