1916 Ford Model T Roadster/runabout on 2040-cars

1916 Model T Ford Roadster 

For your consideration is this beautiful 1916 Ford Model T Roadster, collector’s car.  This Tin Lizzy has been stored inside by a collector for many years.  It has been lovingly restored and is in running/driving condition, clean CA title.  Below is a very detailed description of the vehicle:

Engine:

Engine number is May of 1915. The engine block has a one piece valve cover door and original Ford generator block off plate. The engine cylinder head is a “high head”.  The intake is high flow aluminum.  The transmission cover or “hogs head” is aluminum . There is no ring gear on the flywheel.   It has ribbed transmission pedals, magneto horn, and 3 dip pan.      

Interior/Exterior:

The top is a single crowned rear window, material and lens are great condition.  Top bows are solid and fold for open touring.  The top is secured in top saddle mounts with leather straps.  Upholstery is in very good condition.  Door and kick panels show wear, as does the entire interior and exterior paint.  Windshield glass is safety, hinges and locks work great.      

  Additional Details:

The front end has a double wish bone. Demountable 30 x 3 1/2 Montgomery Wards tires with spare rim and tire mounted on driver’s side running board.   Frame is punched for top and side firewall brackets. It has stamped running board brackets.  It has tapered leaf springs front and rear.  It has flat fenders, no crown, has lip on fronts with inside bead. Rear end has closed bearing spool, and no webbing on the rear backing plates. Turtle deck has flat locking levers.  Brass radiator has 3” flat core, three rivet neck, and made in USA on rear of front upper tank.  Hood is steel with six louvers and aluminum handles.  Steering box at top of column is brass, spark and gas levers are steel with flat ends.  Electrical system is a 12 volt wet cell in a battery box enclosure in turtle deck.  Ignition is original buzz coils with a timer.  Start on Battery with hand crank and can either leave on battery or switch to magneto for running. 12 volt battery has to be charges with trickle charger.  It has a separate 1915 switch on the firewall for a 12V taillight, with magneto headlamps, clear lenses.  A “Jenco” brake light switch is installed for 12V brake light.  Horn is original magneto.

 This car is a joy to drive and own and would make any collector proud. I will assist with shipping worldwide.