The Ford Model T, colloquially known as the "tin Lizzie" or “leaping Lena “is an automobile produced by Ford Motor Company. It is generally regarded as the first affordable automobile, which made car travel available to middle-class Americans in the 1900s. Production of the Ford Model T officially ended after 15 million units had been built. Even before it lost favour to larger, more powerful, and more luxurious cars, the Model T, had become an American folkloric symbol, essentially realizing Ford’s goal to “democratize the automobile.”
The quest to make it real—there's an interesting unwritten rule about old Ford hot rods, and that as long as the car has a genuine Ford-produced body it's still a Ford. This 1927 style Ford Model T Roadster Replica is finished in elegant Purple Violet with a beautiful black interior. As a homage to the Legendary 1927 Ford Model T Roadster, this incredible motorcar was first registered in 1953 and was built using a Ford sports drivetrain. We are pleased to offer this exquisite Replica to the most sophisticated collector or enthusiast who wants to drive and enjoy this great classic.
Though the Model T were only produced until 1927, Ford sold over 15 million examples, and the car eventually helped Ford transition from pioneer to a modern automaker. The Model T also goes on to inspire generations of collectors, hot rodders and shade tree mechanics, helping to popularise the hobby that we've all come to know and love.
This particular vehicle is deemed by many as a very desirable replica of the Model T. Due to not much use, the current owner has decided to part ways with this beauty, making it a very reluctant but necessary sale.
The owner possesses original documents including the V5C document issued by the DVLA, all the specialist receipts and the original specification sheet. The car starts and drives with no obvious faults and although the car is Tax exempt, the seller strongly recommends a good going over before any road use.
The interior continues the hot rod theme. It features a nice black leatherette bench seat that flank the 5-speed shifter and has an antique 1/2lb kitchen weight gear knob. The dash features a custom aluminium panel with a full complement of Omega Kustom instrument gauges including water temperature, fuel, and GPS speedometer. The Grant steering wheel and dark grey carpets are well placed and in good condition keeping things comfortable overall.
You won’t find another quite like this one. Finished in RAL4007 Purple-Violet, this automobile has a fibre glass body replica of a Ford, in good condition with paintwork to match. The car has a sectioned replica of the 1932 Ford grille insert made beautifully from the MK2 Ford consul grill. Additionally, the engine has been finished in Olds Gold and the compartment dressed up with polished steel firewall, moreover, lake style headers have been fitted. The wheels and whitewall tyres are in good order, and the engine and underside are both in presentable condition. This hotrod is well maintained to keep the period correct curb appeal.
Cars come in all shapes and sizes, performing all manner of functions. They can get you to work, take your family on vacation, haul groceries, or many other such tasks. But this T-Replica exists with just one thing in mind; to have fun. Powering this unique hotrod is a 3900cc V8 engine mated to a 5-Speed manual transmission and a genuine WEBER 38 DGAS carburettor conversion. Electrical wise, the car has been installed with aftermarket Front and rear indicators, and sidelights. It has got a high quality SA073 Daihatsu alternator fitted. Additionally, original 1932 Ford headlights and 1941 Chevrolet rear lights feature on this hot rod.
For being over 60 years old, this Ford replica should turn some heads when it cruises by. Paired with the stylish exterior paint job complementing the wide interiors and being a hot rod roadster, it is immediately obvious why this car is so desirable. This is a very dependable and great running Ford Roadster Replica. It has an excellent curb appeal and for sure a crowd pleaser.
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1953 Ford Model T Roadster
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