1926 Ford Model T Roadster Pickup
For consignment, a 1926 Ford Model T Roadster pickup truck in glossy black paint and sporting its numbers matching engine.
Exterior
In mid 1926, closed cars were available in 3 colors from Ford for the first time. Open cars were all black until late in 1926 when Gunmetal Blue and Phoenix Brown replaced black, (deep knowledge can be found at ). Our car is all black and that includes the radiator shell, light housings, 21-inch wooden spoke wheels, window frame, and bed walls. The wood planks inside the bed are in fantastic shape and their black stained grain is the perfect complement to the car's exterior. The black canvas roof shows some again with fading but is in otherwise good condition and houses a glass rear window. Bright metal is found on the light trim rings, a side mirror and the step plates on the running boards. The paint and body are in great shape and no major imperfections were noted.
Interior
Model T's are the epitome of no frills interiors which start with flat vinyl door panels, both in very good condition, leading to a simple padded bench seat with vertical pleats, showing some compression but otherwise in great shape. The steering wheel features four spokes, convex in their position to the rim, and the narrow steering column with aged hardware, leads to a simple black dash, steel of course, with two simple gauges and knobs. A texture Ford branded rubberized mat covers the floor and the underside of the canvas top presents in nice shape.
Drivetrain
Under the engine cover, a very clean and numbers matching 177ci L-head inline 4 cylinder engine with a 1-barrel carburetor. Rated at 20 horsepower, it is set into motion with a 2-speed planetary transmission which transfers power to the back wheels and 3.63 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are found on the rear wheels.
Undercarriage
We first note the underside of the wood bed planks which is almost as nice as the top side. Beyond that, surface rust makes a few appearances on this very clean underside which consists mostly of black painted components. A single exhaust terminates at a stock style muffler that has an outlet and is located under the bed. Transverse leaf springs occupy the front and back for suspension.
Drive-Ability
There's no doubt that in the agricultural community of Morgantown, PA and nearby Lancaster County, pickup trucks like this were probably common possessions, just as F150's are today. So, as we make our way around the test loop in the truck, we imagine we're delivering eggs to the market, or bringing hay to the cows in the field. And the Model T does so with simple, efficient functionality and what a fantastic option it is to have a soft top. Everything on the truck that could be tested worked as it should and this one is ready for another century of service, even if that service is simply serving as an historic marker for the American automotive industry. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Solid paint on a solid truck, this truck is a wonder of ingenuity mixed with rolling art all bound up in an early example of basic transportation from 100 years ago. Convertibles weren't a luxury in 1926 and in fact, most cars were still open. But this is also the era when enclosed cars started to take a foothold on the American public and things would never be the same again. After 1926, color options finally made their way into the mainstream thanks to new paint technology, so this car represents a key time in the development of the automobile.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
For consignment, a 1926 Ford Model T Roadster pickup truck in glossy black paint and sporting its numbers matching engine.
Exterior
In mid 1926, closed cars were available in 3 colors from Ford for the first time. Open cars were all black until late in 1926 when Gunmetal Blue and Phoenix Brown replaced black, (deep knowledge can be found at ). Our car is all black and that includes the radiator shell, light housings, 21-inch wooden spoke wheels, window frame, and bed walls. The wood planks inside the bed are in fantastic shape and their black stained grain is the perfect complement to the car's exterior. The black canvas roof shows some again with fading but is in otherwise good condition and houses a glass rear window. Bright metal is found on the light trim rings, a side mirror and the step plates on the running boards. The paint and body are in great shape and no major imperfections were noted.
Interior
Model T's are the epitome of no frills interiors which start with flat vinyl door panels, both in very good condition, leading to a simple padded bench seat with vertical pleats, showing some compression but otherwise in great shape. The steering wheel features four spokes, convex in their position to the rim, and the narrow steering column with aged hardware, leads to a simple black dash, steel of course, with two simple gauges and knobs. A texture Ford branded rubberized mat covers the floor and the underside of the canvas top presents in nice shape.
Drivetrain
Under the engine cover, a very clean and numbers matching 177ci L-head inline 4 cylinder engine with a 1-barrel carburetor. Rated at 20 horsepower, it is set into motion with a 2-speed planetary transmission which transfers power to the back wheels and 3.63 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are found on the rear wheels.
Undercarriage
We first note the underside of the wood bed planks which is almost as nice as the top side. Beyond that, surface rust makes a few appearances on this very clean underside which consists mostly of black painted components. A single exhaust terminates at a stock style muffler that has an outlet and is located under the bed. Transverse leaf springs occupy the front and back for suspension.
Drive-Ability
There's no doubt that in the agricultural community of Morgantown, PA and nearby Lancaster County, pickup trucks like this were probably common possessions, just as F150's are today. So, as we make our way around the test loop in the truck, we imagine we're delivering eggs to the market, or bringing hay to the cows in the field. And the Model T does so with simple, efficient functionality and what a fantastic option it is to have a soft top. Everything on the truck that could be tested worked as it should and this one is ready for another century of service, even if that service is simply serving as an historic marker for the American automotive industry. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Solid paint on a solid truck, this truck is a wonder of ingenuity mixed with rolling art all bound up in an early example of basic transportation from 100 years ago. Convertibles weren't a luxury in 1926 and in fact, most cars were still open. But this is also the era when enclosed cars started to take a foothold on the American public and things would never be the same again. After 1926, color options finally made their way into the mainstream thanks to new paint technology, so this car represents a key time in the development of the automobile.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit or call us at 610-901-3804. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!