Equipment
Ruckstell 2-speed rear axle, Warford Model A 3-speed conversion using the original Model T tranny as the clutch, dual sidemounts, chrome radiator surround, Studebaker 18-inch wire wheels, two oil gauges on dashboard, Rajo overhead valve head, Simmons "Swan" intake with Zenith downdraft carb, coil ignition, Remy gear driven generator with pressure oil pump driven off the back, electric fuel pump, water pump, finned exhaust manifold, spotlight, rear view mirror.
Condition
Cracked old tires, dull old paint, faded top. Sidemount wells welded in by an apprentice, body sills repaired with riveted panels. New seat upholstery and door panels. Wonderful. Do nothing but keep it running. Chassis is clean, dry and lubricated. Bed is sound, with old wood floors.
Market commentary
This T first showed up at the Worldwide auction in Houston in 2010 where it sold for just $18,700. It sold again at Worldwide's Auburn auction in 2012 for $15,125. It's unbelievably cool, a magnificent piece of late 1940s, early 1950s hot rod ingenuity that abounds in neat details, and it's finally getting noticed with a more reasonable value. Even at this price it is a good value and an astute acquisition.