Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1922 Ford Model T Centre Door
No Reserve
Registration No: SV 4638
Chassis No: 6667955
MOT: Exempt
Restored by Model T specialist Mr Bob Starr in the late 1980s
Imported into the UK in 1993 and is claimed to have only covered c. 2000 miles since
Very good condition both inside and out and therefore worthy of close inspection
Fitted with the upgraded 'Holley Vaporizer Carburettor' to improve engine efficiency
Launched in 1908, the T's chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1, 600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending on the bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass-produced car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design.
More information to follow.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
