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General description : 1926 Ford Model T Frontenac Roadster Period correct custom speedster Jet black exterior with red interior Five red wire wheels within whitewall tires Period-correct 177 CID Model T four-cylinder engine with a Frontenac R cylinder head and three port design and exhaust manifold designed to give that Speedway Roar Two-speed planetary transmission Functional Stewart flat-face speedometer 4-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel Brass timing and throttle levers Stunning turned aluminum dash What you see on this page is a rare instance of 1920s cooperation, Chevrolet helping Ford. Mot Xotica Classic Cars is particularly proud to offer this 1926 Ford Model T Frontenac Racer.This comes from a period of time when many performance-oriented aftermarket suppliers were making a name with overhead valve conversions that would add another 50% to the power range.Frontenac Motor Corporation was a joint venture of automobile racing brothers Louis, Gaston, and Arthur Chevrolet. It was founded in 1914 in Indianapolis to build high-performance automobiles that, not coincidentally, would be used in the brothers' own pursuit of glory at the Indianapolis 500.With its vintage speed equipment, sleek speedster bodywork and complete restoration, this "Fronty" Model T is an exceptional example of Detroit-built early American motorsports history.The car represented here, we believe, is a re-creation of the Fronty Racers of the 1920s but has a genuine period correct Frontenac OHV. It has a Model T chassis, a period-correct 177 CID Model T inline four-cylinder motor and the infamous Frontenac R cylinder head that is known to boost 20HP to over 30HP from the standard T motor.Its jet black exterior and trim are in very good order and was recently painted in 2014, as are the cars lights. As was the case with racing cars in the 1920s, this model has no glass panels; drivers wore headgear and goggles.This Fronty-Ford rolls on Bedford whitewall tires, size 4.40-4.50-5.00-5.25-21 and each tire surrounds a red wire wheel. All five tires and wheels look very good.The cars bodywork is straight and solid. Being a racing car, theres no roof, trunk or bumpers on this vehicle, however there is a full-size spare tire with its own wire wheel at the rear. The engine bay is tidy and the battery appears in good order.Under the hood is a modified, period-correct Ford Model T engine of at least 177 CID with a Frontenac R cylinder head, three port design and an exhaust manifold set up to provide that Speedway Roar. The engine breathes via a side-exit exhaust and it sounds absolutely wicked! Backing that engine is the standard two-speed planetary transmission.In the cockpit, the red seats are in excellent condition, the black carpeting is in very good order, as is the minimalist instrument panel with its stunning turned aluminum dash and brass timing and throttle levers. The four-spoke steering wheel with a thick wood rim looks great.Louis Chevrolet, co-founder of the company that bears his name, was also a Swiss-American racing car driver.His racing career continued as he drove for Buick and befriended William C. Durant, General Motors founder. While Chevrolet had little formal education, he learned automotive design while working for Buick and he began designing his own engine for a new car in 1909. He built an overhead-valve six-cylinder engine in his machine shop on Grand River Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan.By the mid-1910s, Chevrolet shifted (pun intended) into the racing car industry, joining forces with Howard E. Blood to create the Cornelian racing car, in which he placed 20th in the 1915 Indianapolis 500. In 1916, he started the Frontenac Motor Corporation with brothers Gaston and Arthur, where they manufactured racing car parts for the Ford Model T and Fronty-Ford racing cars.Louis drove raced in the Indianapolis 500 four times, with a best finish of seventh in 1919 and he and his brothers drove in several other races.This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 26,016 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!VIN: 14697163Note: Please see full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said vehicle, thank you.
1926 Ford Model T Frontenac is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Bellevue by Specialty Vehicle Dealers Association Member for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Model T Model Version : Frontenac Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1926 Location : 13710 NE 20th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Vehicle Registration : Undefined
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.
Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com
FAQs
What is the value of a 1926 Ford Model T? ›
Bodystyles | Median Sale |
---|---|
Sedan | $10,260 |
Sedan | $8,014 |
Tourer | $9,868 |
Truck | $10,750 |
A: The lowest recorded sale price was $3,000 for a 1923 Ford Model T Phaeton on March 16 2022. Q: What is the average sale price of a Ford Model T? A: The average price of a Ford Model T is $16,729.
How many Ford Model Ts are left? ›The last Model T was built on May 26, 1927. Each style of the Model T is now housed in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. They are seen by thousands of visitors each year. It is estimated there are 100,000 Model T's still on the roads of the world and still running.
What was the cheapest price for a Ford Model T? ›At its introduction, a Model T roadster (? Runabout?) was priced at $825. By 1919 that price had dropped to $500 and by 1923, the peak year of Model T production, a roadster without an electric starter and demountable rims was priced at a mere $265 ($350, with those items).
How rare is the Ford Model T? ›More than 15,000,000 Model T's were built and sold. In May 1927 a ceremony was held to honor the end of production of the Model T. It was the end of an era. While the vehicle is more than 100 years old, its legacy is timeless.
What is the best year Model T? ›1923 was the Model T's best year and is still today the highest annual production figure ever achieved by a single model with 2,011,125 units produced in a single year!
What year was the Model T cheapest? ›The Model T was the first mass-produced car that was affordable enough for a wide audience. In 1909 a new Model T cost $850, but by 1924 the price had gone down to only $260. The average assembly line worker could purchase one with four months' pay in 1914.
What gas mileage did a Model T get? ›For what it's worth, Model T's didn't get 25 miles per gallon, Ford responded. They got 13 to 21 miles per gallon.
What was the most popular car in 1926? ›More than 15 million Model T's were sold during its years of production (1908–1927), making it the most popular automobile of the time.
How fast do Model Ts go? ›The engine was simple and efficient, with all four cylinders cast in a single block and the cylinder head detachable for easy access and repair. The engine generated 20 horsepower and propelled the car to modest top speeds of 40–45 miles per hour (65–70 km/h).
What is the difference between a Model A and a Model T? ›
Size – The Model A is a larger car than the Model T, with an extra 3.5 inches between the wheels, and more than 24 inches of additional length. Depending on the model, the Model A could weigh 1,000lbs more than its predecessor.
What is the rarest Ford car? ›1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
When Ford brought production of Shelby Mustangs in-house, Ford never got around to making the 1967 GT500 convertibles, leaving this rare single version as the only one ever built.
Model T's perhaps 30-50K, pre T probably 10-20K for a reasonable life expectancy.
How much is a refurbished Model T? ›Many replacement parts for the Model T need to be custom fabricated, simply because some OEM parts are no longer available. As such, a quick search of the classic car market for '24 Model Ts revealed that fully restored examples typically hover in the mid-$20,000 range.
What was the nickname of the Model T? ›The Model T was colloquially known as the "Tin Lizzie", "Leaping Lena" or "flivver".
What is the rarest Model T? ›The rarest Ford Model T from the Brass Era, the Landaulet was produced only between 1909 and 1910. While total Model T production for 1909 was 1,461 cars, just 298 of them were Landaulets, followed by two examples in 1910.
What was wrong with the Model T? ›The Model T was released in 1908. That summer, 31 people were killed in auto accidents in Detroit alone. The cars were a fire hazard, as gas tanks were located underneath the seats, and their flat glass windshields were known to severely cut anyone ejected from the car in a crash.
Why is a Model T left hand drive? ›In 1908 Henry Ford standardised the Model T as LHD in RHT America, arguing that with RHD and RHT, the passenger was obliged to "get out on the street side and walk around the car" and that with steering from the left, the driver "is able to see even the wheels of the other car and easily avoids danger."
Was the Model T engine reliable? ›The T engine was known for its simplicity, reliability, and economy. The engine remained in production for many years, and millions of units were produced. The engine design's lifespan exceeded that of the Model T vehicle itself, with industrial, marine, and military applications extending its production run.
Why were Model T Fords black? ›Black was the only pigment it worked in. Another theory is that black colour dried faster than any colour. This helped a lot in boosting production. Also, in 1914, Henry Ford introduced assembly line car manufacturing; something almost every manufacturer follows today.
What does the T stand for in Model T car? ›
So why was it named the Model T? Well, the story behind that is much simpler than you might think. Throughout the development process, Henry Ford named his first design the model A and simply worked his way through the alphabet with each new design. It really was as simple as that, making design number 20 the Model T.
Does the Model T have a gas pedal? ›The Model T has no accelerator on the floor, instead the engine speed is controlled by this hand throttle. As you move it down, the engine goes faster and faster. And on the floor of the Model T are three pedals which stick out.
Can a Model T run on diesel? ›The myth surrounding the car that's credited with putting America on wheels simply isn't true: the Ford Model T was never meant to run fuels other than gasoline.
How long does a Model T engine last? ›The life expectancy of the whole car (i.e. time to scrap it),was given as 100,000 miles. This was in a time where a set of tyres was only meant to last 2000 miles.
What is the most sought after classic car? ›- Chevrolet Chevelle. Chevy is one of the biggest auto brands in the world, and a large part of its success is due to its incredible muscle car models from the 70s that lifted the manufacturer to new heights. ...
- Dodge Hemi Challenger. ...
- Mercedes-Benz 230 SL. ...
- Ferrari 250 GTO.
Babs © Carmarthenshire Museums Service
In 1926, Babs became the world's fastest car by reaching a speed of 171.02 mph.In 1926, Babs became the world's fastest car by reaching a speed of 171.02 mph.In the 1920s Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire became famous in the story of the World Land Speed Record.
rating of the Model T. 1908: Henry Ford introduces the Model T. The gasoline-powered car enjoys up to 21 miles per gallon (just six m.p.g. fewer than the average new vehicle sold today).
How hard is it to drive a Model T? ›A pre-1919 Model T is even more difficult to drive due to its lack of an electric starter, and the process of turning the crank to start the engine by hand might just snap your forearm like a dried-out branch if the engine backfires.
Why was the Model T called Tin Lizzie? ›Another claim says that during a 1922 race at Pikes Peak, Colorado, participant Noel Bullock named his Model T “Old Liz,” but its unkempt state made people compare it to a tin can, earning it the “Tin Lizzie” moniker. Unexpectedly, Bullock's car won and the nickname stuck to all Model Ts.
Does Jay Leno own a Model T? ›Jay Leno's Garage Features A 1927 Ford Model T And Its Surprisingly Young Owner.
Was Model A faster than Model T? ›
When Ford began production of the Model A, it had a four-cylinder engine producing 40 horsepower with a top speed of 65 miles per hours. It came with a three-speed transmission. The Model T's four-cylinder engine made a partly 20 hp – at least new and depending on the year. Top speed was limited to just 45 mph.
What was Ford's next car after the Model T? ›The Model A, Ford Motor Co.'s successor to the Model T, is introduced to the public and dealers on Dec. 2, 1927.
What Fords are collectable? ›- Model T. "The car that put America on wheels, revolutionizing production methods and labor standards at the same time," MotorTrend magazine's Matt Stone says. ...
- Model A. ...
- 1932 Lineup. ...
- 1940 Lineup. ...
- 1949 Lineup. ...
- 1953-56 F-100 Pickup. ...
- 1955-57 Thunderbird. ...
- 1956-57 Continental Mark II.
1. Ford F-Series. The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck (and vehicle) in the United States for more than 40 years. Named the Edmunds Top Rated Truck for 2022, the F-150 has tons of configurations to meet your needs.
What is Ford's strongest engine? ›The Ford Motor Company has built nearly every kind of V8 engine we can imagine over the past century, but the biggest was the 1100 CID GAA tank engine of World War II.
How reliable were Model T Fords? ›The Ford Model T, nicknamed the "Tin Lizzie," always had a great reputation as a very reliable automobile. Ford's vast Highland Park plant had an assembly line 850 feet long and a capacity to build 640 cars and trucks in eight hours when operating at full capacity.
How many gears did the Model T have? ›The Model T's engine created 20 hp and the car traveled at top speeds of 45 mph. However, most of the Model T's had to be started with a hand crank. Battery-powered starters didn't come around until much later in the game. The transmission consisted of two foot gears and one reverse.
Can you daily drive a Model T? ›A well maintained Model T or Model A can be used as a daily driver as long as the route used is appropriate for cars that go 40-50 mph. These vehicles are very reliable and easy to drive; the biggest weakness is brakes, so care must be used in traffic.
What are three facts about the Model T? ›- The Model T didn't start on an assembly line.
- Ford's obsession with efficiency led to the first mass-produced car.
- The Model T was the first car affordable to the middle class.
- The Model T was only offered in one color and one engine type.
The Model T brought mobility and prosperity on an undreamed of scale through manufacturing efficiencies at a price that anyone could afford. The moving assembly line created the mass-production process, which influenced the “machine age.” It also enabled Ford to steadily decrease the price of the Model T.
What does T model mean? ›
: old-fashioned, outmoded. a Model T plot. a Model T school plant.
What is the top speed of a 1926 Model T? ›The engine was simple and efficient, with all four cylinders cast in a single block and the cylinder head detachable for easy access and repair. The engine generated 20 horsepower and propelled the car to modest top speeds of 40–45 miles per hour (65–70 km/h).
What is a 1925 Ford Model T worth? ›Bodystyles | Median Sale |
---|---|
Pickup | $10,000 |
Runabout | $3,850 |
Runabout | $13,440 |
Truck with Body | $11,275 |
Bodystyles | Median Sale |
---|---|
Coupe | $18,975 |
Pickup | $22,275 |
Roadster | $13,000 |
Sedan | $3,850 |
Black was the only color the Model T came in from 1914 through 1925, and the reason was economics, not style. Black was the only color paint that could be dried quickly, and speed was important at the Ford plant because of its enormous volume.
Is it hard to drive a Model T? ›The controls for a Model T are quite different than a modern car. They are quite simple. After all, millions of people learned to drive on a Model T, and I'll just point those out. So, the steering wheel, at least, it acts the same as a modern wheel.
Why was the Model T so cheap? ›It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle-class Americans. The relatively low price was partly the result of Ford's efficient fabrication, including assembly line production instead of individual handcrafting.
How fast does a Model T go? ›The Ford Model T used a 177 cu in (2.9 L) sidevalve, reverse-flow cylinder head inline 4-cylinder engine. It was primarily a gasoline engine. It produced 20 hp (14.9 kW) for a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).
What does the T in Model T stand for? ›So why was it named the Model T? Well, the story behind that is much simpler than you might think. Throughout the development process, Henry Ford named his first design the model A and simply worked his way through the alphabet with each new design. It really was as simple as that, making design number 20 the Model T.
How long did a Model T engine last? ›The life expectancy of the whole car (i.e. time to scrap it),was given as 100,000 miles.
How many colors did the Model T come in? ›
From 1908 to 1914, Model T Fords were painted in a variety of 4 to 5 available colors. All colors of were of darker shades. Interestingly enough, black was not offered as a color initially. However, from 1914 to 1926, all Model T Fords were indeed painted black.
What was the first car color? ›Car Color Trivia
In an effort to resemble the familiar horse-drawn carriages, the earliest cars were painted black. In fact, when the Ford Motor Company began production of its iconic Model T there was only one color choice. That color was black.