1919 Model T Ford Delivery Truck/ Depot Hack on 2040-cars

 Ah, for the days when motoring was a gentleman's pursuit.......out of the past comes this amazing 1919 Model T Ford ready to journey into the past! A great daily driver and an excellent example of automotive history!

I've seen many variants of this body style and if you're a Model T  enthusiast you'll know that anything beyond the five body styles created at the Ford plant were all custom work. I've seen many examples of this body style called a Depot Hack and/or a Delivery Truck, so it can be considered both if you like. The rear seat can easily be taken off of the very strong brackets that hold it in place and the car can then be used for either passenger transport or for hauling cargo.  Either way it's a splendid classic that is functional as well as original.

As with most Model T Ford's that have been well maintained, this one is no exception. The previous owner had it for about 30 years and the last known restoration took place in the early seventies. The engine runs very strong and the tranny shifts smooth from the low gear into high. The top speed seems to be about 35 to 40 MPH and the steering is pretty responsive for a car that is nearly 100 years old. The choke works just fine, although the car seems to resist starting in the very cold. I fired it up yesterday, the temperature was about 50 degrees and the engine turned over in less than 60 seconds. The reverse gear works fine as do the brakes.  Although the emergency brake seems to be all right, I would put wooden chocks next to wheels on an incline.

The ignition works fine and the coils are in great shape and buzz properly when firing it up. No radiator issues and it's never overheated once on me, although I do tend to not drive it very hard at all. The front crank works fine, too.

The body is in terrific shape, but I think it could use a new paint job if you intend to show it. As a daily driver it serves quite well with it's beautiful patina. No warpage in any of the wood or rust in any of the metal, either!

The tires hold air just fine and the wooden spokes are strong and true. Comes with a spare on the drivers side as pictured.

The upholstery on both bench seats is in great shape and very supple. Ditto on the roof and side flaps. As you can see in the pictures, the side and rear flaps are secured by clips running down the sides and the bottom, so the wind won't get under them at all.

While the car is being stored, I usually disconnect the battery and shut the stopcock on the bottom of the gas tank off and that's worked out very well when I fire it back up again. No issues at all. The gas tank is accessible under the front bench seat and the battery is accessible under the rear floorboards.

This classic T would make a great delivery truck, parade vehicle or simply a weekend cruiser for the able and willing fan of these Ford masterpieces!

If you want a great, unaltered original Model T Ford that's ready to drive, then this is definitely the classic for you!