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1911 Ford Model T Runabout

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    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. The 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 the 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 includes three oil lamps, a tubular horn and tools only.

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    1911 Ford Model T Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Ford Model T

    (Data based on Model Year 1911 sales)
    1911 Ford Model T Runabout
    Chassis#: 61639
    Sold for USD$26,880
      2025 RM Sothebys : The Arizona Auction
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    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
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    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
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    1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Runabout
    Chassis#: 47119
    Sold for USD$33,000
      2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions
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    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 Open Runabout
    Sold for USD$49,500
      2013 RM Auction - Hershey
     
    1911 Ford Model T Runabout
    Chassis#: 76488
    Sold for USD$38,500
      2013 RM Auction - Hershey
     
    1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout
    Chassis#: 61639
    Sold for USD$50,600
      2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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    Ford Model Ts That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1911 Ford Model T's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1911 Ford Model T Torpedo Roadster 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection   
    1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout616302022 RM Sothebys : Sand Lots $25,000$35,000
    1911 Ford Model T 2015 Anglia Auction $21,000$22,500
    1911 Ford Tourabout456942014 Mecum : Anaheim$13,000  
    1911 Ford Turnabout456942013 Mecum Auction Anaheim 2013$28,000  
    1911 Ford Model T Open Runabout643542009 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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