Ford Model T Tourer

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The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie or the Flivver) was launched by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company in 1908 and is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, the car which "put America on wheels".

By 1914, the assembly process for the Model T had been so streamlined it took only 93 minutes to assemble a car. That year Ford produced more cars than all other car makers combined. Costing just $850 at launch when competing cars often cost $2,000-$3,000, the Model T was a huge commercial success, and by the time Henry made his 10 millionth car, 9 out of 10 of all cars in the entire world were Fords. In total, more than 15 million Model Ts were manufactured before production ended in 1927, more than any other model of car for almost a century. Powered by a 2.9-litre monobloc 4-cylinder engine, it was capable of 45mph and returned 25-30mpg.

Built in Canada in 1920, this particular Model T Tourer was bought by its previous owner at a Hershey auction in 1999. On arrival in England early the following year, the car was given a thorough going-over by Austin Bromley of the Model T club in readiness for a tour of Northern France which the car successfully completed.

Over the next few years the car took part in many other events, including tours of Ireland and Scotland, during which it always proved totally reliable with a good turn of speed.

It was then sold by ourselves in 2009 to the current owner who embarked on an engine rebuild, which included a rebore to +.060” and new transmission bands. He also fitted a new wiring loom, exhaust and manifold, confirming that the car is now on the button and runs very well. Taxed until March 2015 and MOT exempt, the bodywork on the car is in exceptional condition for its age, with a very well-preserved interior and a good canvas hood.