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 1922 Ford Model T Roadster | 1922 Ford Model T Roadster 1922 Ford Model T Roadster by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Model T C-Cab Truck | 1922 Ford Model T C-Cab Truck 1922 Ford Model T C-Cab Truck by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Model T | 1922 Ford Model T 1922 Ford Model T Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California. by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Model T Coupe | 1922 Ford Model T Coupe 1922 Ford Model T Coupe Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: The Towe Auto Museum in Sacramento, California. by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Model T Texaco Tanker Roadster Pickup | 1922 Ford Model T Texaco Tanker Roadster Pickup 33,000.00 USD 1922 Ford Model T Texaco Tanker Roadster Pickup Worldwide Group Auctions The Houston Classic Auction Saturday, May 2, 2009 Website: www.wwgauctions.com Lot # 30 $33,000 177 cid L-head four-cylinder engine rated at 20 horsepower, two-speed planetary gear transmission, transverse springs front and rear, contracting band transmission hand brake and driveshaft foot brake; wheelbase: 100" CHASSIS NO: 6827269 From The Sterling McCall Cadillac Museum Since the first day of production, the Model T was inexpensive and readily available. It would not only transform the automobile industry, but also transform the way Americans lived. The delightful Model T chassis offered ease of operation, durability, and competitive pricing to an eager, hungry audience looking for a bargain. It was also the obvious choice for those needing utility and delivery vehicles for making deliveries to and from the marketplace. Often called the "Tin Lizzie" and the "Flivver," the Model T was the proverbial poster child of the Ford Company, and one that put them at the forefront of American automobiles. It is believed that the name Flivver was to do with the noise made by car exhaust systems at the time; Tin Lizzie is believed to come from a popular song at the time the Model T was introduced. As the American automotive landscape took shape, Ford adapted by making changes and improvements to the Model T lineage. Early changes included shifting the steering wheel from the right hand side of the car to the left, which greatly improved the confidence of drivers commuting the ever-congesting byways and boulevards of America. Other changes were made to accommodate economy of scale production, as evidenced by the shift away from brass to nickel in 1917, which in the volume that the Model T was being produced (over 3,000,000 in 1920-1922 and over two million in 1923) greatly increased Ford's margin of profit. The engine was a 20 horsepower four-cylinder side valve unit. This engine gave the car a top speed of 45mph and its fuel consumption was 25 to 30 miles per gallon. The engine was started by means of a crank handle, although an electric starter was available as an extra, and in the last year of production the electric starter motor was fitted as standard. The transmission, gearbox, and final drive assembly were a basic rear wheel drive with a two-speed gearbox. There was no clutch; gear change was done via foot pedals as the gearbox was technically a semi-automatic box. It had a ten-gallon (U.S.) fuel tank, which was fitted under the driver's seat. By 1921, the Model T Ford held sixty percent of the new car market, as plants around produced the car as though they were subway tokens. And during its life span, the Model T would undergo many changes, as Henry Ford realized that he must continually improve his Model T to be competitive. Although some very early Ford trucks were sold with commercial bodies, Ford discontinued the program in 1913. For over ten years, Ford literally gave away their truck body business to independent builders around the country, and in 1923 decided to stop being so generous. The 1922 roadster pickup offered here may likely have been first delivered as a bare chassis, only to receive a special custom-ordered body selected by the first owner. Today, it exists as a special one-of-a-kind Texaco tanker truck, fully restored, and well kept. The truck appears to have the original flathead four-cylinder in it with a crankcase stamping of 6827269, which indicates a late 1922 build date. While it is unknown when this pickup received the full tank-truck accessories and Texaco livery, it is entirely possible that it could have been originally used in such a similar capacity. Everything on this beautiful Model T has been restored in a fashion keeping with the original design and offerings: The tank in the back is a double unit including a 40 gallon kerosene tank and 80 gallon gasoline tank, copper fire extinguisher, several nozzles on the back, with all copper highly polished, and two labeled oil jugs on each side. With wood spoke wheels, original style tires, wood steering wheel with polished copper center, the truck speaks for itself. A vivid picture of a bygone era, this Model T Ford will turn heads for many years to come. by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Sales Brochure | 1922 Ford Sales Brochure 1922 Ford Sales Brochure by Douglas |
 1922 Ford Model T Delivery Truck | 1922 Ford Model T Delivery Truck 1922 Ford Model T Delivery Truck by Douglas |
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