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The Ford Model T was introduced in October of 1908 and would remain in production for nearly 19 full years, with some 15 million examples built. It was recognized as the Car of the Century in 1999, above 700 other candidates for the award.
Ford introduced a completely restyled Model T for January, 1911, featuring a new body, fenders, wheels and a slightly revised brass radiator. Later that year, a new engine as well as new front and rear axles were incorporated. The rear axle was now cast-iron, with the front axle design incorporating spindles and separate steering arms. The bodies were now made with steel panels over a wooden framework, and two new styles were added - a Torpedo Runabout and an Open Runabout. These new models had curved fenders and longer hood, and a lowered seating position and steering columns. The fuel tank was located on the rear deck, and the Torpedo, unlike the Open Runabout, had just two doors.
This Torpedo Runabout was once owned by Mr. John McMullen, prior to joining another private collection in 2007. This car is fitted with a 'Rojo' overhead-valve cylinder head and a Ruckstel two-speed rear axle. It has a nice older restoration with a shiny finish and good upholstery. The engine is a four-cylinder unit that displaced 176.7 cubic inches and produces 20 horsepower. There is a two-speed planetary manual transmission with reverse and hand-operated internal expanding brakes at the rear wheels. There is also a contracting band transmission brake.
In 2010, this Model T was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $33,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
Ford introduced a completely restyled Model T for January, 1911, featuring a new body, fenders, wheels and a slightly revised brass radiator. Later that year, a new engine as well as new front and rear axles were incorporated. The rear axle was now cast-iron, with the front axle design incorporating spindles and separate steering arms. The bodies were now made with steel panels over a wooden framework, and two new styles were added - a Torpedo Runabout and an Open Runabout. These new models had curved fenders and longer hood, and a lowered seating position and steering columns. The fuel tank was located on the rear deck, and the Torpedo, unlike the Open Runabout, had just two doors.
This Torpedo Runabout was once owned by Mr. John McMullen, prior to joining another private collection in 2007. This car is fitted with a 'Rojo' overhead-valve cylinder head and a Ruckstel two-speed rear axle. It has a nice older restoration with a shiny finish and good upholstery. The engine is a four-cylinder unit that displaced 176.7 cubic inches and produces 20 horsepower. There is a two-speed planetary manual transmission with reverse and hand-operated internal expanding brakes at the rear wheels. There is also a contracting band transmission brake.
In 2010, this Model T was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $30,000 - $40,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $33,000, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000
Sale Price :
USD $33,000
1911 Ford Model T Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Model T
(Data based on Model Year 1911 sales)
1911 Ford Model T 3-Passenger Roadster Sold for USD$29,120 2024 Bonhams : Gilded Age | |
1911 Ford Model T 'Frontenac' Roadster Chassis#: 68304 Sold for USD$49,280 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection | |
1911 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$17,920 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : The Passion for the Drive | |
1911 FORD MODEL T SPEEDSTER Sold for USD$21,280 2021 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1911 Ford Model T Touring Street Rod Sold for USD$44,000 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1911 FORD MODEL T RUNABOUT Sold for USD$10,450 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1911 Ford Phaeton Chassis#: T54997 Sold for USD$49,500 2019 Mecum : Monterey | |
1911 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$14,652 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Speedster Chassis#: 50170 Sold for USD$26,400 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1911 FORD MODEL T CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ344635 Sold for USD$18,150 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout Sold for USD$27,500 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1911 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$23,100 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1911 Ford Model T Five-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 39815 Sold for USD$35,750 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout Chassis#: 47119 Sold for USD$33,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions | |
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for USD$33,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1911 FORD MODEL T TORPEDO ROADSTER Sold for USD$34,100 2014 THE AUCTION OF THE ESTATE OF DR RALPH W.E. COX JR. | |
1911 Ford Model T Runabout Chassis#: 76488 Sold for USD$38,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for USD$49,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey | |
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Chassis#: 61639 Sold for USD$50,600 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for USD$29,677 2011 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars |
Ford Model Ts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1911 Ford Model T's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster | 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection | ||||
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout | 61630 | 2022 RM Sothebys : Sand Lots | $25,000 | $35,000 | |
1911 Ford Model T | 2015 Anglia Auction | $21,000 | $22,500 | ||
1911 Ford Tourabout | 45694 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $13,000 | ||
1911 Ford Turnabout | 45694 | 2013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013 | $28,000 | ||
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout | 64354 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $38,000 | $50,000 | |
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout | 2007 Bonhams Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia featuring The Frank Cooke Collection Part II | $45,000 | $55,000 | ||
1911 FORD UNKNOWN TOURING | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $5,500 |
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