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I'm looking for a model T 4 door sedan to buy

They show up on the classifieds from time to time. Do you take the Vintage Ford magazine by the MTFCA? There are usually some on its classifieds every month or so.

Does it need to have 4 doors? I have a 1924 tudor that I have been getting ready to sell, I can get photos tomorrow...

Frank

I would prefer to have 4 doors but if it's really nice tudor I'll take a look.

You've asked about a Coupe, 1909-12 and now a four-door or Tudor. What are you really interested in?

I really love the model T coupelet but they're hard to find and more importantly out of my price range. And I also really like the older touring but again I thought they would be out of my price range and sure enough they were. So the next best is an older model enclosed car.

I'll get some photos today and place an ad in 'cars for sale.' I'm in the middle of getting it all together, so this is not plug and play...

Frank

Jev,

Are you interested in completing a restoration? I know of one that a fordor restoration has been started including a new wood kit and the owner just died. I'm sure it will be up for sale when they start dissolving the estate. I would be happy to send you info when it is available.

Terry

Jev,
Maybe if you share your price range we can be of a little more help. We also need to know if you want a car that has been fully restored and ready to go or want one that needs some restoration. Checking a couple of Michigan sources I've found Coupes, tudors and fordors ranging in price and condition from $5k to $16.5 k.

I bought my car from a great Model T guy but he had only had it a short time and knew little about it's condition other than the body was good and the engine could be cranked over. It had set for 30 years or so (the old joke "Ran when parked"). I decided to rebuild the engine and transmission and go thru everything that moved. In the end, I know exactly what I've got but I've probably spent as much as I paid for it and more getting it to this point. Good thing I'm not planning to sell it.....

When you look at a car, having one that runs, has a good maintenance history and clear title can save a lot of headaches and $$ down the road. A car may not be pretty yet run great...the opposite is also true. Don't figure the expense is over when you get it home. Model T's are a work in progress

Jev wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:11 pm

I'm looking for a model T 4 door sedan to buy

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Car in in Texas, near Houston, so distance might be a problem. figure hundreds, if not over a thousand for professional delivery to Michigan. I had it delivered to Texas from Georgia.
Also, what is your "price range". I'll take appraised market value and certainly less than I have invested, but its not a "give away" car. The paint is presentable, but not show quality. The interior is a non-authentic fabric; not show quality. Engine, trans, and RUCKSTELL rear end are freshly, professionally restored. Car, currently getting a new set of Firestone tires. Original block bored .040,Stipe .280 cam, high head milled .125.

Hi Jev

I would entertain downsizing by one Model T as well. It's in Fort Worth.
Can message me for details

Thank you everyone one sho has responded. I would like to stay to that my price range is up to 12 or 13 thousand. And I would also prefer a car that is running and needs little to no work done,

You should be able to get a real nice car with that budget. It won’t be an early one or rare model but there are a bunch of very nice black era and late model T’s available very affordably lately.

Jev wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:51 pm

Thank you everyone one sho has responded. I would like to stay to that my price range is up to 12 or 13 thousand. And I would also prefer a car that is running and needs little to no work done,

Jevon, with the budget that you mention, you could buy my fordor and have it professionally delivered to your driveway in Michigan ! Money talks and B.S. walks. If your interested in mine, send me an email through the forum and lets talk.