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The Ford Model T, introduced in October of 1908, was a very popular automobile. By 1920, over six million examples had been built. The Model T also provided a great foundation for the establishment of the high-performance aftermarket industry.
Arthur, Louis and Gaston Chevrolet operated Frontenac, one of the most successful early speed merchants. The company gained fame for its popular overhead-valve conversion kits for the reliable but underpowered Model T. Many of the 'Fronty' Fords went racing on dirt tracks. In 1923 L.L. Corum took his to the Indianapolis 500 where it finished fifth.
This Model T Speedster is powered by an original Frontenac overhead-valve cylinder head and a steel speedster body from the Milwaukee-based Bub Body Corporation. This Wisconsin ice racer features a full underbelly and quick-release steel fenders. There is a Frontenac OHV conversion and mated to a Model T planetary transmission. It features a Model A crank and pistons, adjustable valve lifters, a full-flow oiling system, an Atwater Kent distributor, a full-flow water pump and SU Birmingham carburetion. Other features include 1927 Chevrolet steel-disc wheels on converted Ford hubs, a custom-built honeycomb radiator and new wiring, paint and upholstery. There is an eight-volt battery, an electric starter, an electric fuel pump, a split-wishbone adjustable suspension, full racing gears, a manual choke, a vintage brass fire extinguisher, a fold-down Brooklands-style windscreen, an under-seat toolbox, a burled walnut dash and a mix of Ford and Stewart-Warner gauges.
The 176.7 cubic-inch four-cylinder engine offers an estimated 64 horsepower.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $60,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car was sold for the sum of $41,250 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
Arthur, Louis and Gaston Chevrolet operated Frontenac, one of the most successful early speed merchants. The company gained fame for its popular overhead-valve conversion kits for the reliable but underpowered Model T. Many of the 'Fronty' Fords went racing on dirt tracks. In 1923 L.L. Corum took his to the Indianapolis 500 where it finished fifth.
This Model T Speedster is powered by an original Frontenac overhead-valve cylinder head and a steel speedster body from the Milwaukee-based Bub Body Corporation. This Wisconsin ice racer features a full underbelly and quick-release steel fenders. There is a Frontenac OHV conversion and mated to a Model T planetary transmission. It features a Model A crank and pistons, adjustable valve lifters, a full-flow oiling system, an Atwater Kent distributor, a full-flow water pump and SU Birmingham carburetion. Other features include 1927 Chevrolet steel-disc wheels on converted Ford hubs, a custom-built honeycomb radiator and new wiring, paint and upholstery. There is an eight-volt battery, an electric starter, an electric fuel pump, a split-wishbone adjustable suspension, full racing gears, a manual choke, a vintage brass fire extinguisher, a fold-down Brooklands-style windscreen, an under-seat toolbox, a burled walnut dash and a mix of Ford and Stewart-Warner gauges.
The 176.7 cubic-inch four-cylinder engine offers an estimated 64 horsepower.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $60,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car was sold for the sum of $41,250 inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
2011 RM Auctions - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $41,250
1916 Ford Model T Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Model T
(Data based on Model Year 1916 sales)
1916 Ford Model T Roadster Chassis#: 5885522 Sold for USD$16,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1916 Ford Model T Sold for USD$17,600 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Chassis#: 954325 Sold for USD$12,100 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$10,500 2021 GAA : April 2021 | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$18,700 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1916 Ford Model T Sold for USD$7,150 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1916 Ford Model T Chassis#: 1138196 Sold for USD$14,300 2020 Mecum : Davenport - Gone Farmin | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Chassis#: 954325 Sold for USD$15,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1916 Ford Model T Speedster Chassis#: 1035291 Sold for USD$11,813 2019 H & H - Pavilion Gardens Buxton | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$16,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$14,850 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1916 Ford Model T Sold for USD$20,000 2018 GAA : November 2018 | |
1916 Ford Model T Calliope Music Truck Sold for USD$27,973 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1916 Ford Model T Center Door Sedan Sold for USD$29,305 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1916 Ford Model T Runabout Sold for USD$21,313 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1916 Ford Model T Open Tourer Sold for USD$15,985 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$7,000 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1916 Ford Model T Roadster Sold for USD$9,000 2015 Leake Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
1916 Ford Model T Custom 'Trojan' Chassis#: V2225975 Sold for USD$126,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : The Andrews Collection | |
1916 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$17,325 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring |
Ford Model Ts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1916 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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1916 Ford Model T Paddy Wagon | 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis | $6,000 | |||
1916 Ford Model T Runabout | 2017 Branson Collector Car Auction | $13,500 | |||
1916 Ford Model T Taxi Cab | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $20,000 | |||
1916 Ford Model T Touring | 2014 Mecum : Harrisburg | $9,000 | |||
1916 FORD MODEL T TROJAN | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $66,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
1916 FORD BUCKET T | 649207 | 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $6,000 | ||
1916 Ford Model T Touring | 2009 Leake Auctions Dallas 37th Annual Leake Auto Auction Market Hall | $18,000 |
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