1917 Model T Ford Touring Four Door Body on 2040-cars
Bremen, Indiana, United States
Body Type:four door convertible
Engine:original
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Model T
Trim: four door
Drive Type: original
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 99,999
Exterior Color: Black
Up for auction is a nice looking and running 1917 Model T touring car. This is a four door body probably from Canada. I bought this car with the idea to drive it and just have fun. After thinking about it I don't need another Model T. What you see in the pictures is pretty much how I bought it. I did clean the engine and painted it just to make it look a lot better. I also adjusted the bands and the high speed clutch fingers. It is the original 17 engine and the numbers on the block match the title. The engine starts and runs good. I drove it down the road and it did just fine. I was also able to change the optional Ruckstell two speed rear end on the fly just like it should. It has a small drum Ruckstell rear end in it. It looks like all four fenders are new or real nice originals. All four wood spoke wheels look like they are also new reproductions. The tires look to be new, but not sure how long they have been on the car. The top is brand new and looks nice. The interior is not brand new but is in real good shape. The body is in good shape but you can see some blemishes under the doors where they may have done some body work at one time. The drivers side splash apron has a dent in it just below the drivers door. It has scratches in many places from use. I think it was a car that someone used and that is what the paint looks like. The glass looks to be safety glass too. The mag horn works, but is not real loud. No speedometer so mileage is unknown on this car....
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