The Model T Ford wasn’t the first car built and it wasn’t the finest car built. It was, however, the car that put America on wheels. It was simple, inexpensive and it would run virtually forever with minimal maintenance. When it did need mechanical attention, virtually any blacksmith, farmer or mechanic could quickly sort out problems because of its lack of complexity. As of the 21st Century, many of the myriad of Model T Fords have been scrapped. Others have been restored and re-restored, while thousands more have been turned into hot rods and street rods. When the T was new, relatively few were built as pick-up trucks, although the chassis were available to be bodied as desired. Prior to 1923 anyone who wanted a factory-built pick-up on a model T chassis had to place a special order. The 1920 Ford Model T Pick-up on offer was special ordered by a Montana firefighter in 1919. Soon after his Ford was delivered, he was appointed Fire Chief. While he was chauffeured around his small Montana town in fire department vehicles, his new Model T remained parked inside the firehouse. Over time, the pick-up became something of a department mascot and was used in parades or other special events. Eventually, the little Ford passed to another Montana owner and it remained in dry storage except for the annual maintenance and care needed to keep the car in top condition. In 1989, the car was sold to a couple living near Portland, Oregon. Unfortunately, they used the Ford little and decided to sell it to the current owner, who purchased it as a gift for her father, who was the same vintage as the Ford. Now, the death of her father and the lack of storage force the sale of this absolutely unique Model T Ford. Each of the four owners have stored this Ford properly, serviced it regularly and kept it in virtually as-new condition. Although this Model T was built without an odometer, the limited wear to the 20 horsepower four-cylinder engine, pick-up body and other components suggest that it may have been driven as little as 1,000 miles over the last 85 years. Although completely unrestored, it has benefited from new Firestone Tires, a new gas tank and gas cap, new battery and new headlamp bulbs, as well as regular fluid changes. For all intents and purposes, this Model T pick-up is a new vehicle. It has been meticulously preserved and can be used or displayed as the ideal example of how Henry Ford built cars.
The Model T Ford wasn’t the first car built and it wasn’t the finest car built. It was, however, the car that put America on wheels. It was simple, inexpensive and it would run virtually forever with minimal maintenance. When it did need mechanical attention, virtually any blacksmith, farmer or mechanic could quickly sort out problems because of its lack of complexity. As of the 21st Century, many of the myriad of Model T Fords have been scrapped. Others have been restored and re-restored, while thousands more have been turned into hot rods and street rods. When the T was new, relatively few were built as pick-up trucks, although the chassis were available to be bodied as desired. Prior to 1923 anyone who wanted a factory-built pick-up on a model T chassis had to place a special order. The 1920 Ford Model T Pick-up on offer was special ordered by a Montana firefighter in 1919. Soon after his Ford was delivered, he was appointed Fire Chief. While he was chauffeured around his small Montana town in fire department vehicles, his new Model T remained parked inside the firehouse. Over time, the pick-up became something of a department mascot and was used in parades or other special events. Eventually, the little Ford passed to another Montana owner and it remained in dry storage except for the annual maintenance and care needed to keep the car in top condition. In 1989, the car was sold to a couple living near Portland, Oregon. Unfortunately, they used the Ford little and decided to sell it to the current owner, who purchased it as a gift for her father, who was the same vintage as the Ford. Now, the death of her father and the lack of storage force the sale of this absolutely unique Model T Ford. Each of the four owners have stored this Ford properly, serviced it regularly and kept it in virtually as-new condition. Although this Model T was built without an odometer, the limited wear to the 20 horsepower four-cylinder engine, pick-up body and other components suggest that it may have been driven as little as 1,000 miles over the last 85 years. Although completely unrestored, it has benefited from new Firestone Tires, a new gas tank and gas cap, new battery and new headlamp bulbs, as well as regular fluid changes. For all intents and purposes, this Model T pick-up is a new vehicle. It has been meticulously preserved and can be used or displayed as the ideal example of how Henry Ford built cars.
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