Registration No: NK 6252
Chassis No: 7908462
MOT: Exempt

• Entered from a private collection
• Fitted with a brass radiator, windscreen and lighting set
• Just one previous keeper recorded on its V5C Registration Document

With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass made car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobile manufacture in the USA at 308,162 units. 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. 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, sidevalve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Developing 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque, it was mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whiles brakes operated on both the transmission and the rear wheels. With a 100" wheelbase, 10" ground clearance and transverse leaf-sprung suspension, the T was perfectly adapted to unmade roads.

Looking somewhat older courtesy of its brass radiator, windscreen surround and lighting set, this particular example is understood to date from the final few years of Model T production. Previously registered to Brian Belcher of the renowned pre-WW2 Ford specialist, Belcher Engineering, the Roadster joined the vendor’s collection during 2000. Deemed to be in ‘good overall’ condition, the two-seater has not run of late and so will need recommissioning / servicing prior to use. Uprated with an alternator, it also sports wire wheels (a comparative rarity on a Model T). Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document.