Registration No: SV 5902
Chassis No: 363021
MOT: Exempt

• Offered from a deceased estate with long-term ownership
• Collection of trophies and awards
• Fitted with a desirable sporting 'Runabout' body

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. 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. 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 upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels.

A proud member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, the late Bill Graham owned this delightful Model T Runabout from at least 1958 until his recent passing. Pleasingly retaining what may very well be part of its original leather upholstery, the Ford has been exhibited at events on both sides of The Pond including one at the Newark Motor Museum and even graced the front cover of the Sevenoaks Chronicle newspaper. Imported to the UK in circa 1976 and initially road registered as ‘OKL 105P’, the two-seater obtained the more appropriate number plate ‘SV 5902’ from the DVLA during 1996. Nicely detailed with a winged ‘Motometer’ radiator mascot, klaxon horn and running board mounted wicker basket, this rather sporty Model T is offered for sale with UK V5C Registration Document, sundry expired US Certificates of Title, sundry paperwork and an assortment of trophies from the Ford Model T Club of America.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760