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Ford Modell T — 1919

The T-Ford Town Car with a private chauffeur was the obvious choice for the well-to-do society of the 1920s.

Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"Very nice T-Ford with one of the rarest body types. When the museum acquired the car, identity documents for registration were missing. We also do not know if such can be obtained?. The car is therefore sold as a museum car or collector's car. The car cannot be driven due to missing engine parts. We don't know exactly what is needed to get it running."

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Mathias Casserlund
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"Very nice T-Ford with one of the rarest body types. When the museum acquired the car, identity documents for registration were missing. We also do not know if such can be obtained?. The car is therefore sold as a museum car or collector's car. The car cannot be driven due to missing engine parts. We don't know exactly what is needed to get it running."

Description

The T-Ford Town Car model was sold mostly as taxis. This car was prepared and built by the late artist Gösta Josefsson in Uppsala in the 1970s. According to the information, the project started with a big pile of parts. He built the wooden frame for the body, reupholstered the interior, and did the majority of the work on the car himself. Gösta's goal was to build an exhibition-quality T-Ford.

The car was acquired by Ivars Bilmuseum in Hoting and has been in the collection since its opening in 1984. The car is being sold for the museum, which is now making changes and selling some of its vehicles.

Technical data

  • Year
    1919/1919 
  • Registration date
     
  • Mileage
    Missing  
  • Kw / hp
     
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Black  

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The engine can be cranked, but is missing parts and has not been started during its time at the museum. See pictures. The gearing is also in unknown condition. The car has no electrical system. The chassis looks nice.

  • Interior condition:

    In the 1970s, the interior was reupholstered. After years in the museum, it only needs to be dusted off a little. A new carpet in the back of the passenger compartment would improve the vehicle's appearance. The front floor is unprotected from the gearbox/engine compartment. A new floor mat is also required here. See image.

  • Exterior condition:

    The bodywork is a so-called Landaulet model. These were marketed and sold by Ford under the description Town Car. The bodywork on this particular copy is Swedish-built. So it is not an American original body on the car. Even though it is over 40 years since it was prepared, it is very nice. It is at least as nice as the T-Fords were in the 1920s. Some of the tires have developed some dry cracks during storage, which can be seen upon careful inspection. See pictures. We have not tested folding down the convertible top and do not know if it’s functional.

  • General condition:

    The goal of the renovation in the 1970s was exhibition condition. That objective still holds true. If you want to be able to drive the car, some technical finesse is required, as some parts are missing.

Facts about the model

The T-Ford has been called the car that set the world on wheels. The car was produced in just over 15 million copies between the years 1908-1927, making it the second most produced car model in world history, beaten only by the Volkswagen Type 1. The Town car was the most expensive T-Ford. When it was introduced in 1908, it cost $1,000. By comparison, the Runabout model cost $825. The Town Car was designed with well-heeled car buyers in mind. It also proved to be popular as a taxi. In the marketing, Ford highlighted the Town car as "High quality in a low priced car". According to the American T-Ford Club, a total of 12,447 copies of the Town Car were sold between the years 1908 and 1919. Henry Ford had a unique concept. As the production of the T-Ford increased and production according to the assembly line principle pushed down the manufacturing cost, he lowered the price of the T-Ford. This would be completely unthinkable today. Henry Ford said he wanted to drive down the price so much that even factory workers could afford to buy a car. Not least those who worked in Ford's own car factories. by 1915, consequently, the list price of the Town Car had been pushed down to $640. The T-Ford Runabout, meanwhile, was available for just $390.



In Sweden from the late 1930s onwards, many end-of-life T-Fords were converted into power sources for threshers and sawmills. Other T-Fords were converted to EPA tractors for use on farms. The axles and wheels of the T-Ford were also used to build trailers. The T-Ford thus contributed to the mechanization and modernization of Swedish agriculture, long after it was condemned as a car. Today, several of these cars have been resurrected after many hours of work, restored by enthusiasts. During its heyday 50,000 of the T-Ford were sold on the Swedish market.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Hoting

For viewing the vehicle, contact the valuator/depot:

Mathias Casserlund

mathias.casserlund@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2022-12-08.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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