1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup

177ci L-Head I4 | 2-Speed Plantary | Steel Cargo Bed

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251247256

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All the information and photos on this listing are from when this vehicle was originally listed on ExoticCarTrader.com
Make:
Model:
VIN:
CA593619
Lot Number:
251247256
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
01 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
177ci I4
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Manual/Standard
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
California
  • 1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
  • 177ci L-Head I4
  • Single-Barrel Carburetor
  • 2-Speed Plantary
  • RWD
  • Black Exterior
  • Black Interior
  • Steel Cargo Bed

Overview of 1924 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup For Sale by Owner

Henry Ford’s crowning glory, the Ford Model T not only revolutionized mobility, but the way cars are made. This was the vehicle that led to modern assembly line and mass standardization techniques of auto manufacturing that are the backbone of today’s automotive factories. Introduced in 1908, over 15 million were sold by the time the Model T was retired in 1927. Also, it was one of those rare cars where the price actually reduced as time went on – due to the production optimizations of course. It’s said that in 1908, a Model T runabout cost US$825, whereas by 1927, it had dropped to US$ 360! However, finding a Model T today isn’t that easy because they weren’t exactly preserved. After all, we’re talking about a car that’s over a century in most cases. An example like this 1924 Ford Model T Truck that you can buy from California right now. It’s of the truck body style and is the perfect vintage car to own if you’re brave. Why brave? Well, let us tell you.

Exterior and Interior

The Model T showcases that nearly everything that we see on modern cars is more or less optional if you want to move from Point A to Point B. Even color is optional – Henry Ford famously offered the Model T in black only, to reduce on painting costs and time. With its canvas top, wire wheels and open body style, this 1924 Ford Model T Truck will rejig your expectations of mobility. The interior of this 1924 Ford Model T Truck is equally spartan, with no entertainment, infotainment or even climate control of any sort. And here’s the part about being brave; the Model T’s controls are totally unlike cars that we’re used to today. In fact, it was the Model A that followed the Model T that brought about the conventional three-pedal layout we’re familiar with. In the Model T, you’ve got three pedals, sure, but they aren’t used in the same manner. The throttle lives on the steering wheel, along with the timing controls. One pedal is for the transmission brake, sure, but the other two are for gear changes and reverse! However, those who have tried a Model T have said that they got to grips with it in under an hour – practice is crucial.

Engine

This 1924 Ford Model T Truck comes with the 177ci four-cylinder engine that was the sole engine option. It’s not a powerhouse, but in the 1920s, 20 horsepower was ample. A 2-speed planetary gearbox sends drive to the rear axle. Braking is accomplished via a transmission-mounted brake.

Walk-around Video of this Ford Model T

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