1911 Ford Model T Runabout Vehicle Profile

Runabout

In April 1911 the Model T was completely restyled - new radiator, new fenders, new bodies, new front and rear axles and, eventually, a new engine.

Two new bodies were offered from 1911: the torpedo runabout and the open runabout (as seen here). The open runabouts had a longer hood, longer steering columns, longer fenders and a lower seating arrangement - all of these contributing to a more racy appearance.

The runabouts were similar; the open runabout did not have doors. Both had a gasoline tank mounted on the rear deck. Price of the open runabout was $680.

In 1911, Ford replaced the all-wooden construction with steel-paneled bodies. Powering the Model T was a four-cylinder, 4-cycle engine with a 3.75-inch bore and a 4-inch stroke that was rated at 20 horsepower. The front seat is as flat and upright as a church pew, while the driving position is high above the road and conspicuously exposed. Open the hand throttle - the short lever under the right side of the steering wheel - while gently squeezing the clutch pedal down to engage first gear. From an idle that's surprisingly quiet, the T moves off with a happy chugga-chugga and the smoothness of a more expensive car.

There are two sets of brakes. A service band brake operates on the transmission and is controlled by a foot pedal. There is also an emergency brake is controlled by hand lever at side of car acting on the drums of rear wheels. There are three foot pedals. By pressing the first pedal 'C' the slow speed is applied; by releasing, it is in the high speed. The center pedal 'R' is for reversing the car. The third pedal 'B' is the brake.

The Model T can be entirely manipulated either by use of the pedals or by the controlling lever at the side of the car. The carburetor lever and throttle just under the steering wheel will regulate the speed of the car from a walk to 40 miles an hour, without shifting a lever or applying the foot pedals.

The Touring Car, Torpedo Runabout, Open Runabout and Roadster include at the fully equipped price: a top, automatic brass windshield, speedometer, two gas lamps and generator, three oil lamps, tubular horn and a kit of tools. The Town Car and Coupe equipment include three oil lamps, tubular horn and tools only.

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2019 3
2018 1
2017 1
2014 7
2013 2
2012 1
2011 2
2010 3
2009 1
2008 2

Recent Sales

(Data based on Model Year 1911 sales)

1911 Ford Model T Touring Street Rod Sold for $44,000 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas
1911 FORD MODEL T RUNABOUT Sold for $10,450 2019 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
1911 Ford Phaeton Chassis#: T54997 Sold for $49,500 2019 Mecum : Monterey
1911 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for $14,652 2018 Bonhams : Den Hartogh Sale
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Speedster Chassis#: 50170 Sold for $26,400 2017 Gooding & Co. : Scottsdale, AZ
1911 FORD MODEL T CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: AZ344635 Sold for $18,150 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout Sold for $27,500 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall
1911 Ford Model T Speedster Sold for $23,100 2014 Auctions America : California
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout Chassis#: 47119 Sold for $33,000 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
1911 Ford Model T Five-Passenger Touring Chassis#: 39815 Sold for $35,750 2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for $33,000 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring
1911 FORD MODEL T TORPEDO ROADSTER Sold for $34,100 2014 THE AUCTION OF THE ESTATE OF DR RALPH W.E. COX JR.
1911 Ford Model T Runabout Chassis#: 76488 Sold for $38,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for $49,500 2013 RM Auction - Hershey
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Chassis#: 61639 Sold for $50,600 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout Sold for $29,677 2011 Bonhams - Beaulieu Autojumble, Collectors' Motor Cars
1911 Ford Model T Runabout Sold for $93,500 2011 The Scottsdale Auction - Gooding & Company
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster Chassis#: 66462 Sold for $77,000 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey
1911 Ford Model T Tourabout Chassis#: 46418 Sold for $33,000 2010 RM Auctions - Sports & Classics of Monterey
1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout Chassis#: 12289537 Sold for $33,000 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook

Vehicles That Failed To Sell

1911 Ford Model T's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.

Vehicle	Chassis	Event	High Bid	Est. Low	Est. High
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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