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The Ford Model T came to market in October of 1908. After a tremendously long and successful production lifespan, ending near the close of 1928, more than 15 million examples had been produced. It had a 20 horsepower, side-valve four-cylinder engine backed by a two-speed planetary transmission. It had a top speed of 45 mph and was capable of 25 MPG.
In 1913, Ford pioneered the moving assembly line, which cut assembly time from 12.5 hours to just 1 hour, 33 minutes. In January 1914, Ford introduced the $5 per day wage to workers helping the company to produce 300,000 Model Ts; 100,000 more cars than the rest of the industry combined.
In an effort to speed up production even further, the Model T was available only in all-black beginning in 1914. Ford had determined that black paint dried the fastest.
This particular example is a restored Model T that is finished in Midnight Blue with black fenders. It has a period-correct button-tufted black leather interior. The no expense spared restoration was done in the mid-1980s,
This car was donated to the AACA museum. The donor purchased the car in 1987, who reported at the time of his acquisition, this was the second restoration of the car. The donor had the car fitted with new wheels and tires, gas tank, transmission bands, rear-end ring and pinion gear, and a Brassworks radiator.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
In 1913, Ford pioneered the moving assembly line, which cut assembly time from 12.5 hours to just 1 hour, 33 minutes. In January 1914, Ford introduced the $5 per day wage to workers helping the company to produce 300,000 Model Ts; 100,000 more cars than the rest of the industry combined.
In an effort to speed up production even further, the Model T was available only in all-black beginning in 1914. Ford had determined that black paint dried the fastest.
This particular example is a restored Model T that is finished in Midnight Blue with black fenders. It has a period-correct button-tufted black leather interior. The no expense spared restoration was done in the mid-1980s,
This car was donated to the AACA museum. The donor purchased the car in 1987, who reported at the time of his acquisition, this was the second restoration of the car. The donor had the car fitted with new wheels and tires, gas tank, transmission bands, rear-end ring and pinion gear, and a Brassworks radiator.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
Ford's Model T radically altered American society by putting affordable transportation within reach of the majority of the population. The car sold millions of units and remained virtually unchanged for two decades. The 1913 Model is the last T available in choice of paint colors. Given the fact that the black paint of the era dried much faster than other colors, Ford sacrificed variety for production speed. This practice continued into the mid-1920's, giving rise tot eh observation that you could buy a Model T in 'any color, so long as it's black.'Source - AACA Museum
2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $28,600
1913 Ford Model T Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Model T
(Data based on Model Year 1913 sales)
1913 Ford Model T Bakery Truck Chassis#: 275821 Sold for USD$8,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1913 Ford Model T Bakery Truck Chassis#: 275821 Sold for USD$12,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1913 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$7,700 2022 Mecum : Tulsa | |
1913 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$22,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1913 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$20,720 2020 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1913 Ford Model T C Cab Truck Sold for USD$9,350 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1913 Ford Model T C Cab Truck Chassis#: 270844 Sold for USD$9,350 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | |
1913 Ford Model T Fire Chief Car Sold for USD$14,850 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1913 Ford Model T Touring Car Sold for USD$9,856 2018 Bonhams : Collectors Motorcars and Automobilia Auction | |
1913 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$46,622 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1913 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for USD$14,652 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale | |
1913 Ford Model T Touring Sold for USD$16,240 2018 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1913 FORD MODEL T Sold for USD$10,500 2017 McCormick's Auction # 63 | |
1913 Ford Model T C-Cab Delivery Sold for USD$10,450 2017 Bonhams : The Bothwell Collection | |
1913 Ford Model T Huckster Sold for USD$6,000 2017 Mecum : Chicago | |
1913 Ford Model T Touring Car Sold for USD$9,900 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1913 Ford Brass Model T Chassis#: 270303 Sold for USD$16,250 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Fall Carlisle | |
1913 Ford Model T Touring Chassis#: 270303 Sold for USD$8,800 2017 The Auburn Auction : Worldwide Auctioneers | |
1913 Ford Model T Express Wagon Sold for USD$19,000 2017 Mecum : Denver | |
1913 Ford T-Bucket Chassis#: T1144602 Sold for USD$15,500 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles |
Ford Model Ts That Failed To Sell At Auction
1913 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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1913 Ford Model T Bakery Truck | 275821 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $12,000 | ||
1913 Ford Model T Delivery Truck | 2022 Mecum Indy | $19,000 | |||
1913 Ford Model T Speedster | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $15,000 | |||
1913 Ford Model T Custom King T | A376799 | 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Riyadh Auction | |||
1913 Ford Model T Touring | 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $19,500 | |||
1913 Ford Model T | 2014 Collector Car Toronto Fall Classic | $19,000 | |||
1913 Ford Model T Street Rod | 2010 Mecum Kissimee Auction | $7,500 | |||
1913 FORD MODEL T | 2007 Silver Auction Arizona in January | ||||
1913 Ford Model T Roadster with Dickey Seat | 343381 | 2003 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Cycles, & Automoblia at RAF Hendon | $8,000 | $10,000 |
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