Lot details
Registration No: BF 8449
Chassis No: 1660879
Mot Expiry: Exempt

- Very original condition

- Formerly resident of California

- Bodywork, engine, electrical, gearbox and interior described by vendor as very good

The Model T phenomenon lasted 18 years, but by 1926 even Henry Ford had to admit that the car that 'put the world on wheels' had finally run out of steam. No follower of convention, he terminated T production on May 26th 1927 immediately after the 15 millionth example had rolled off the line, despite having nothing to replace it with. Henry himself directed the development of: a new longer, lower-slung chassis; a Howard Hicks-designed 3285cc, four-cylinder engine; three-speed manual transmission and novel electrical system. By the time the Model A made its debut on December 2nd, there was a backlog of 400,000 orders for a car nobody had seen!

Finished in Green over Black with Red pinstriping and Brown upholstery, this Five-Window Coupe is described by the vendor as being in 'very good' condition with regard to its bodywork, engine, electrical equipment, gearbox and interior trim, while he rates the paintwork as 'good'. Formerly resident in California but now UK registered, the Ford's time in sunnier climes is understood to have helped preserve its steel bodywork. Said by the seller to 'drive well' and be 'very original', this appealing left-hand drive Model A has recently seen service with a film hire company.