#Wood runabout fenders generator#
The original head lights are intact (although the carbide generator is gone), as are the kerosene-fired cowl lamps and taillight. The brass has a soft shine that could be enhanced with some elbow grease or left as-is for a bit of patina that suits the car just fine.
The simple fenders, wooden firewall, and upright windshield are all part of the Model T’s charm and on this car they remain in excellent condition. The wooden Runabout body is original and in fantastic condition, wearing correct black varnish with ornate gold pinstripes that make the simple T look far more elegant and sophisticated.
#Wood runabout fenders serial number#
Showing serial number 19879, it dates to early April 1910, making it a remarkable survivor that is quite faithful to the original intent, skipping the various “upgrades” that many Model T owners would inflict on later cars.
It’s one of those fantastic older restorations that was done in the 1950s when Model T enthusiasm was arguably at its peak and the cars were not only plentiful, but also properly restored and maintained. This particular 1910 Model T Runabout comes from long-term ownership in a single family dating back decades. As a result, these early “pre assembly line” cars are highly sought and extremely desirable machines in their own right, and the contrasts with the later cars are fascinating. Prior to that, Model Ts were hand-assembled just like every other car, and while they were still rugged, simple, and affordable machines, they were very different animals than their mass-produced siblings. And today, people around the world still recognize Henry Ford’s Tin Lizzie and it still resonates as an integral part of modern automotive lore.īut did you realize that not all Model Ts are created equal? The remarkable part of the Model T story is the implementation of the assembly line, which happened in 1912 or 1913, depending on who you ask. They were some of the first cars to be treated as collectables, often showing up as special-use-only machines as early as the 1930s. They were obviously quite popular when they were new, offering mobility to the American people that was virtually unknown before their arrival.
Model Ts are a special part of the American landscape.
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