1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
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Topic author - Posts: 1128
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- First Name: Keith
- Last Name: Townsend
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
- Location: Gresham, Orygun
- MTFCA Number: 14778
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- MTFCI Number: 16305
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1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
I am listing for a friend who has a magnificent 1911 Model T that was restored by the late Fred Lau of Portland, Oregon.
Some of Fred’s cars were featured in Bruce McCalley’s books From Here to Obscurity, and Model T The Car That Changed the World. It has a show quality restoration and was driven only 11 miles following its completion. It is an all stock car, with all original and correct hard-to-find
1911 parts. It has the correct differential, drive line, all-original brass lights, horn, headlamps - not reproductions. Fred was obsessed with fine
details. The upholstery- diamond tufted leather and top are exquisite. The fit and finish is exceptional. Mechanically it is perfect, like a brand new all-stock, 1911 Model T.
His asking price is $45,000, but I believe he would entertain an offer in the $40-45 range.
The car is currently located in a small community just east of Portland, Oregon. I am happy to forward contact information to folks with serious inquiries.
Some of Fred’s cars were featured in Bruce McCalley’s books From Here to Obscurity, and Model T The Car That Changed the World. It has a show quality restoration and was driven only 11 miles following its completion. It is an all stock car, with all original and correct hard-to-find
1911 parts. It has the correct differential, drive line, all-original brass lights, horn, headlamps - not reproductions. Fred was obsessed with fine
details. The upholstery- diamond tufted leather and top are exquisite. The fit and finish is exceptional. Mechanically it is perfect, like a brand new all-stock, 1911 Model T.
His asking price is $45,000, but I believe he would entertain an offer in the $40-45 range.
The car is currently located in a small community just east of Portland, Oregon. I am happy to forward contact information to folks with serious inquiries.
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Topic author - Posts: 1128
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
- Location: Gresham, Orygun
- MTFCA Number: 14778
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- MTFCI Number: 16305
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Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
Few more pics...
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '13 Touring, '26 "Overlap" Fordor
- Location: Ohio
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Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
This car has been listed in the HCCA site for quite a while too.
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- First Name: Kim
- Last Name: Dobbins
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1909 touring, 1910 touring, 1913 touring, 1916 couplet, 1924 truck.
- Location: Southern California
- MTFCA Number: 8243
Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
Fred Lau was a top notch restorer, and a real class act. This is a fine car.
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1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
I have personally transported at least
five 1911 Model T vehicles ranging
from a project in pieces to restored
examples - this is the finest example
I have seen - judging by the images
posted - something is going to be
a proud Caretaker.
Thank You to The Two Special K’s ….
FJ
five 1911 Model T vehicles ranging
from a project in pieces to restored
examples - this is the finest example
I have seen - judging by the images
posted - something is going to be
a proud Caretaker.
Thank You to The Two Special K’s ….
FJ
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- First Name: Darel
- Last Name: Leipold
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1910 touring
- Location: Excelsior MN
- MTFCA Number: 823
- MTFCI Number: 953
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Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
nice T, but why red? correct deep blue looks much better.
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Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
I'd prefer dark blue, but the car looks fine in red, and it looks like a good buy at the price. If I lived on pavement, I'd strongly consider it.
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
- Location: Gresham, Orygun
- MTFCA Number: 14778
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- MTFCI Number: 16305
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Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
Darel, one day I asked Fred why he painted it red? He replied, "At the time I always wanted a red Model T." He had restored this car before he got #220 from Kim.
I used this car as my guidance when I was doing the upholstery and top for my 1911.
Pat, I agree that the car looks fine in red and it is a stellar buy at the price. You would not be able to restore a car for that kind of money. Maybe it is time for some asphalt?
I used this car as my guidance when I was doing the upholstery and top for my 1911.
Pat, I agree that the car looks fine in red and it is a stellar buy at the price. You would not be able to restore a car for that kind of money. Maybe it is time for some asphalt?
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Topic author - Posts: 1128
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:51 pm
- First Name: Keith
- Last Name: Townsend
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
- Location: Gresham, Orygun
- MTFCA Number: 14778
- MTFCA Life Member: YES
- MTFCI Number: 16305
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration
Bump to the top.
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Topic author - Posts: 1128
- Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:51 pm
- First Name: Keith
- Last Name: Townsend
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: late 1911 touring, 1915 runabout, 1919 touring, brass speedster
- Location: Gresham, Orygun
- MTFCA Number: 14778
- MTFCA Life Member: YES
- MTFCI Number: 16305
- Board Member Since: 1999
Re: 1911 Model T Touring - Fred Lau restoration price reduced!
Early Black Friday and just in time for Christmas!
Now $40,000
This car is still available, however its storage location is now Port Orchard, Washington.
Make sure you are on Santa's Good List!
Now $40,000
This car is still available, however its storage location is now Port Orchard, Washington.
Make sure you are on Santa's Good List!