Model T

Survivor Status: 1927 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup

Barn finds don’t get much more authentic than this! Listed here on eBay out of western Colorado, this 1927 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup is an all-original survivor that has been stored indoors since the 1960s. The seller states… more»

Pedal-Powered Fun: 1918 Ford Model T Snowmobile Conversion

Before snowplows and four-wheel-drive trucks roamed the backroads, winter transportation in rural America often meant ingenuity, and nothing represents that spirit better than this 1918 Ford Model T snowmobile conversion. Listed on Facebook Marketplace, this nearly 110-year-old machine is… more»

Touring Project: 1927 Ford Model T

We have all seen pictures of enormous private collections of collectible vehicles jammed into huge warehouses.  While most of us weren’t born with that kind of wealth and our plans of winning the lottery two weeks in a row… more»

No Reserve: 1925 Ford Model T Truck

When I look at classics like this 1925 Ford Model T Truck, I wonder whether I will look as good when I have one hundred years under my belt. This centenarian shows promise as a project candidate, appearing solid… more»

V6 Hot Rod: 1927 Ford Model T Coupe

The Hot Rod formula has always been pretty straightforward. The builder takes an older body and fits a more powerful drivetrain under the skin. Most tend to feature upgraded fours or V8s, but I have to say a big… more»

Enjoying a Second Life: 1923 Ford Model T Pickup

Between 1908 and 1927, the Ford Motor Company sold over fifteen million Model T Fords.  It was the car that put Americans on the road, and the love affair that this country had for the Model T continues to… more»

“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster

It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»

Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup

The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»

Frontenac OHV Under the Hood: 1920 Ford Model T Speedster

When you hear about the old days, you always get stories of how tough things were.  Like having to walk to school five miles daily in the snow uphill both ways tough.  If you liked to go fast, you… more»

One Family Owned: 1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup

While the age of the Model T Ford is far in our rearview mirror, the impact of this amazing vehicle still lives with us today.  The incredible sales of the Model T were partially responsible for our current automotive… more»

Topless: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup

As amazing as it seems given the intense popularity of the F-150, Henry Ford required convincing before he was willing to launch a pickup. Before about 1924, truck bodies were made by outside suppliers such as Field, Galion Allsteel,… more»

Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T

One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T.  A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector.  I was… more»

Shed Find: 1926 Ford Model T Coupe

If we were in Hollywood – instead of perusing the pages of Barn Finds – the Model T would be an über-celebrity. It sold more than 15 million copies, it was reliable enough to put everyman on wheels, it… more»

Classified Find: 1925 Ford Model T Huckster

The Ford Model T proved two things to the motoring world. The first was that it was possible to produce a single platform with a bewildering array of body options that could potentially fulfill every need. The other is… more»

Upgraded “Survivor”: 1926 Ford Model T Ford Touring

Die-hard car enthusiasts occasionally travel back in time. This happened to me. I was minding my own business dinking around with ’60s and ’70s cars that I grew up with, when all of a sudden, I fell in love… more»

Former Imperial Palace Rarity: 1915 Ford Coupelette

Believe it or not, folks used to need a break from gambling at a few of Nevada’s most famous casinos.  While the opportunities are varied and amazing now, guests at Harrah’s and The Imperial Palace back in the day… more»

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