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Edsel beat us to it.

Post by Dollisdad » Mon Feb 02, 2026 11:41 am

Model T Speedster by Edsel Ford. 11/23/10.
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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by KWTownsend » Mon Feb 02, 2026 11:46 am

Awesome!

I wonder what hood length he envisioned?

How would the brake handle be moved back?
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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by Mike Silbert » Mon Feb 02, 2026 12:10 pm

It looks like a first sketch of the Torpedo or open runabout.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/3 ... 1386985892

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 1231173564

Or maybe a first round sketch of Edsels Speedster
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1404016631

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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by Dodge » Mon Feb 02, 2026 11:52 pm

Or maybe he drew it for Tom.....Looks familiar
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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by Mike Silbert » Tue Feb 03, 2026 7:46 am

If Edsel drew it for Tom then should he be worried about design copyright infringement?
Should we bury this thread before Edsel sees it and comes knocking?
They do look a lot alike!
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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by DanTreace » Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:47 am

So, Edsel was 17 years old when he drew that sketch.

Was his same age in high school when I dreamed and sketched my T speedster.

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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by jab35 » Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:48 am

Edsel graduated from high school (College prep school) in 1911, at age 18. Given the detail in his drawing dated 1910, I suggest this was likely a ‘first draft’ for a class project, more of a concept car than a working drawing. I’m glad it survived.

Edsel graduated from Yale in 1915, at age 22, married in 1916, and was president of Ford Motor Co from 1919-1943 when he died of stomach cancer. Respectfully, jb
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Re: Edsel beat us to it.

Post by tdump » Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:50 am

I like it, how soon can I get it delivered? :lol:
I like the longer hood though,maybe with that 6 cylinder experimental engine in it :D
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