1915 runabout for sale

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1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:11 pm

For Sale : 1915 Runabout. Sat for 30 years in a barn. Restoration so far consists of a new gas tank, Brassworks radiator, Stutzman wheels, Rootlieb front fender, rebuilt front axle, under axle wishbone support rods, Ron Patterson coils, Anderson timer, three new tires and tubes, coilbox wood,interior panels, exhaust system and rewiring. The top and seat are in good shape. The car does have a later model hogshead and starter. The engine number matches the title. The magneto works fine and the carbide generator is complete and in good shape. Price $9,000. Car is located in Central New York, south of Utica. The car is currently NYS registered in my name and is on the road. Email any questions to seprindle@yahoo.com. Thanks. Will add engine photos tomorrow.
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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by KeithG » Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:28 pm

Hi Scott, The car looks nice, but I have a few suggestions / questions that others may ask also. Could you please post pictures of both sides of the engine? In your description above, you mention "coilbox". The pictures show the coilbox, but what was done to it, and do you have the cover for it? One more thing, do you have a current title for it, and does the number on the title match the engine?

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:24 pm

Good suggestions. Thanks

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:38 am

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by Doug 845 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:22 am

Isn't this car a late 1914 model? Could that explain the 1915 style firewall? Looks like a nice car.


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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:04 am

I agree, it is either a late 14 or early 15. The serial number is 542245 which puts it in early July 1914. The cowl/tail lights are also 15 style along with the cowl itself. The fenders and headlights are 14.


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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by TYM451 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:28 am

The front fenders are 1915 , the rear are 1914.


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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:55 pm

Yeah my mistake, the "bill" in the front is on 1915 fenders. But interestingly the last of the 1914's and early 15's (which this car is) had the bill as well. There is a photo on page 180.


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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by Doug 845 » Sat Sep 19, 2020 8:44 am

What is the date on the block? Is it 7/3/14 or 7/31/14? I can't tell from the pic. How many cars did Ford produce on a daily basis?

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by TWrenn » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:14 am

Doug...the engine number would, or should, make it 7/3/14, pretty early in the day, and that day 685 were produced.
Seems to be quite a range according to the 'pedia, from a low of 335 to a high of 740, but most days that month were in the 550-high 600's.

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by JvanMaanen » Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:16 am

Would look great in my barn next to the 15 touring and 22 coupe. Doesn't anybody want an XKE or 30 A so I can add this to my stash.
all I can say is looks like a nice car and very reasonable price.

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by Dan Haynes » Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:40 pm

It looks like it has been dropped a little with 1926-'27 spindles and low-profile springs.
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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by big2bird » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:19 am

JvanMaanen wrote:
Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:16 am
Doesn't anybody want an XKE .....


Jim
What year, model, color, price?

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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by namdc3 » Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:00 pm

ScottPrindle wrote:
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:55 pm
Yeah my mistake, the "bill" in the front is on 1915 fenders. But interestingly the last of the 1914's and early 15's (which this car is) had the bill as well. There is a photo on page 180.
Yes, but I think the late '14 billed fenders still had 4 heads instead of 1915's 3.


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Re: 1915 runabout for sale

Post by ScottPrindle » Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:29 pm

The car has been sold.

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