It’s funny how some cars seem to invoke childhood memories. The moment that I laid eyes on this Model T it reminded me of the car that Granny used to drive in those Tweety and Sylvester cartoons of years gone by. Well, this Model T is listed for sale here on eBay. Located in New Braunfels, Texas, it comes with a clear title. The seller has listed a BIN of $9,999 but there is the option of making an offer.
Overall this Model T looks to be in pretty fair condition. There are no visible signs of corrosion, but unfortunately there are no shots of the underside or frame. The seller states that the body and paint would benefit from a touch-up. The top is there and appears to be usable, although it will need replacing in the near future if the car is going to be used in damp weather. I wish there were shots of both sides of the car. The body and wheels on the driver’s side all look solid, but we can’t tell anything about the passenger side.
The interior is complete and once again looks in the sort of state that means that it could be used as is. The seller states that the interior and top do need some work, but none of it looks like it would come under the heading of urgent. It looks like the door trims and foot-wells will require re-upholstering, but the seat appears to be quite good as best we can tell from the photos.
The drive-train is standard fare Ford Model T. The engine appears to be in the sort of condition that you would expect for a car of this age. The seller doesn’t specifically state that the engine runs or that the car drives, but he does state that it will require a new battery. The big bonus is that the car comes with a spare engine and transmission. I can’t think of a single enthusiast that would refuse an offer like that.
At $10,000 this is not the cheapest Model T kicking around. If it is structurally solid and it drives then it may not represent a bad buy. The inclusion of a spare engine and transmission is a bonus that I doubt that any classic car enthusiast would knock back. The beauty of the Model T is that as long as they are structurally and mechanically sound, bringing the body and paint up to a high standard is not a difficult job. If the base is good, then there shouldn’t be a lot of work in making the Model T really sparkle.
Get it up and running and drive it as it is. I would love to own it.
@Ken TILLY: Our generation and the one before it were the gruop
that loved, drove, and collected these cars. Doubt you’d ever see a
young person today driving one of these cars. If it doesn’t have an
automatic transmission in it, they won’t go near it. These are wonderful
old cars that will let you enjoy life at a more leisurely pace–provided you
have the leisure time to do it.
I’m 25 years old, and would totally drive one of these cars. I learned how to drive 3 on the tree in a 53’ Plymouth. These cars are really cool and built exceptionally well.
Likewise, I’m 36 and I’m working on putting together a ’23 touring to drive.
Get it up and running and drive it. Love it.
i realy need one, but i think i need someone to show me how to drive it, and no i was driving stickshift all my life ;-) 2 years ago i messed up to by a pick up version from a coal dealer in Sweden (some other guy was faster) it was standing in the family barn since WW2. With them its like with old war birds, you need to know what you do, or you will not survive long
Wolfram, They aren’t too hard to get the hang of things. Biggest thing to remember is if you need to put it in neutral, the left pedal can’t go to the floor like a clutch. That puts it in low.
After a couple of hours, you will be like a pro. They aren’t that hard to get the hang of things. Biggest issue is people following you not understanding hand signals.
Looks like a fun car. I hate to put any sort of dampener on it, but a nice driver quality restored T can be had easily for that kind of money. There are 2 that I know of around my area (23 roadster and a 27 4 door) that are older restorations asking about the same money.
Here is a picture of my 20 Centredoor. Canadian built car. Not many built here or survive. Many were stripped for parts because that body style wasn’t popular.
If you get one, you will wonder why you didn’t buy one earlier. Just too much fun.
Graham is spot on. Driving one is like having an adult-size go-kart. They are super simple, and once you learn the old tech of how they work and how to drive them, they are just a lot of fun. I drive my T more than I drive all my other old cars combined.
The “black era” cars (1917-1925) are cheap as dirt, as old cars go. Parts are easy to get and inexpensive (as old cars go). I have almost no use for Fords, in general, but the Model T is such and iconic vehicle and so much fun to tinker on and drive, I cannot recommend owning one enough. Wish I had not waited 40+ years to finally buy one.
@MVLG. Learning to drive a Model T Ford is a lot different to learning to drive 3 on the tree. Believe me.
For only $2,000 more you could buy THIS: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1925-Ford-Model-T/153168078684?hash=item23a987675c:g:NUIAAOSwq-9bgXaz