1920 Ford Model T Coupe

177ci L-Head Inline 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Carburetor
20bhp (rated)
2-Speed Planetary Transmission
4-Wheel Transverse Leaf Spring Suspension
Rear-Wheel External Contracting Drum Brakes

*Exceedingly original and beautifully preserved condition
*Previously in the famed collection of William 'Bill' F. Harrah
*Fitted with many desirable period-correct accessories and 1920s CA license plates
*A healthy surviving example of the car that put America on wheels


THE FORD MODEL T

After spending his formative years as a motor manufacturer experimenting with a variety of models, Henry Ford pared the company's range down to just one – the Model T – destined to be the world's first mass-produced automobile. One of the most important developments in motoring history, the Model T arrived in October 1908, ushering in Ford's new one-model policy that would see more than 15 million sold worldwide by the time production ceased in 1927. Rugged, reliable and easy to drive thanks to its simple, pedal-operated transmission, the Model T introduced more people to motoring than any other car. Despite its apparent simplicity, the Model T was an advanced design for its day.


THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This highly original example of a desirable Model T Ford must be one of the best-preserved examples in existence, now more than 100 years after it rolled of Henry Ford's famous production line. We can thank the late pioneering car collector Mr. William 'Bill' F. Harrah for this, as he understood and admired the Model T's importance, and purchased this car for his collection, presumably sometime during the 1960s or 1970s. This Model T Coupe formed part of his 1400-plus car collection and was eventually sold at one of the dispersing auctions in 1986, where a local Casino owner would acquire the car. The highly original Ford was acquired by the consignor in 2013, and has thankfully been retained in its highly preserved, unrestored condition. Close inspection reveals what appears to be original interior and trim inside the cabin, as well as the vinyl-clad roof. The patina is lovely throughout, as are the period 1920 CA license plates. The Model T is offered with a Harrah Collection verification certificate, and old restoration estimates acquired for Mr. Harrah; yet thankfully never acted on! The car is reported to run and drive beautifully and has a feel of a car that has never been apart or neglected. An ideal candidate for Preservation Class Concours Judging, this exceedingly original and finely preserved now 100-year-old Model T deserves a close look and serious consideration.