Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

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Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:15 pm

I just listed my 1915 Model T "Racer" on the B.A.T. auction site.
Take a look:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1915- ... l-t-racer/

Rod
PS:
This is one FAST little car!!!! :D :D :D
:D
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Tue Aug 02, 2022 12:22 pm

Forgot photo
20220316_140057.jpg
:D
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by pete eastwood » Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:04 pm

I built that !


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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:59 am

pete eastwood wrote:
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:04 pm
I built that !
Nice job! Love it!

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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:54 am

Pete, your name popped into my head when I first saw that. Isn't it one I saw a photo of at Bonneville?
Some of my favorite cars have your touch on them or others in your family.
What a delight!
Rich
When did I do that?


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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:11 pm

pete eastwood wrote:
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:04 pm
I built that !
Yes Pete, I know and I thank you for doing such a marvelous job. This thing just radiates dirt track racing. I'm really sorry to see it go but time is rapidly catching up to me, although if it doesn't reach reserve,I'll be just as happy to keep it. I made a couple of modest changes to it, changed the seat to one with lower side bolsters (this allowed for easier entry and egress for my old bones). I also changed the starter to a Wasp 12 v and added a couple of gauges.
here's a video of it to stir your memory a bit:
Video link
https://youtu.be/2wgZ3sVpJKc

Rod
:D
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:05 pm

Rich Eagle wrote:
Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:54 am
Pete, your name popped into my head when I first saw that. Isn't it one I saw a photo of at Bonneville?
Some of my favorite cars have your touch on them or others in your family.
What a delight!
Rich
Rich, that Bonneville photo Was when Don Small had the car, I bought it from Don's Son. I think this is the photo you're thinking about.
85601117.jpg

Rod
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Pete, you probably remember this one at Muroc:
Pete, you probably remember this one at Muroc:
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Jeff Perkins » Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:13 am

I have this picture also….one of my favorites.
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Rich Eagle » Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:40 pm

That is to one.
What a great car.
Thanks
Rich
When did I do that?


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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Tue Aug 09, 2022 5:37 pm

Well it looks like I shall continue to own this little masterpiece. Of all the T and A speedsters I've owned (some12-14 to be honest) this one is to my mind the truest of them all, yet didn't make reserve. I'm starting to think that the interest in Speedsters is decreasing, probably mirroring the numbers of us aging owners. Too bad, perhaps we need to be teaching the youngsters the fine points of speeding in an openwheeled treasure?
Rod
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Henry K. Lee » Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:11 pm

Interest in all cars are in a great decline as the youths were never pushed to get involved. Face the music and salute!

Hank


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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by NorthSouth » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:26 am

Rod,
I sent you a couple of emails. Are you getting them?
Steven
(323) 497-0601

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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Quickm007 » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:40 am

I thought this nice racer is sold... Very cool one, I would say.
Super Mario Bross ;)

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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:49 pm

Quickm007 wrote:
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:40 am
I thought this nice racer is sold... Very cool one, I would say.
Still available call 541-345-3600

Rod
:D
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Thu Aug 18, 2022 12:09 pm

NOW on EBAY
ends today ~1:00 pm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134196973261
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:00 pm

it has met the reserve!
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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Southfork Creek » Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:35 pm

$16,000 and 40 minutes left to go. Congrats Rod on getting it sold!!


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Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

Post by Loftbed » Thu Aug 18, 2022 4:44 pm

Yup, car sold and id heading to Germany. This makes the 3rd Speedster I've sold to the same guy.

Rod
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