The first picture has a very unusual radiator. What year is it, and is it standard or custom?
Norm
I'm curious too Norman. Judging by the body it's one of the Coach builders there in Australia. Likely one or their own "Racey" add ons
The radiator belongs to the earliest known Adelaide built coachwork built by Duncan & Fraser. This car was built for Robert Duncan and sold to the Borgmeier family at Sheringa Station (out past Port Lincoln) in 1912.
Great looking cars! Looks like a lot of fun, but just one question.. Why are all of the steering wheels on the wrong side of the cars?
Mark, international convention has it that the left side of the car is that side seen from the inside of the car facing forward. How is it that Americans can't get their heads around the fact that Australian cars have the steering wheel on the right side?
Just pulling your leg!
Allan from down under.
I was kidding. Not only am I an American But I live in the People's Republic of California with his oldness governed MoonBeam II.
Here is what the controls of a proper 'T' look like from our side!
What does the white string properly control?
Did early T Fords have wood steering wheels or has that one been replaced?
Also notice it has a carpet instead of rubber floor mat.
You can have the interior any color you want as long as it's red.
I like to see pictures of the Australian and french model T bodies.
They are much better looking than the British bodies (my opinion) and certainly more sporty than the stock Ford bodies.
I, too, love the Australian (and French) model Ts. There were sure a lot of great cars at that rally.
Speaking of the French model Ts, I wonder how Olivier and his family are doing?
Thanks again for posting these photos!
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2