Sold for £10,125
(including buyers premium)
Registration No: SV 5346
Chassis No: 5215821
MOT: Exempt
This original five-seat ‘Brass Trim’ Model T Tourer has been in the current ownership for around twenty years having been purchased in Hershey, USA. The white paintwork was repainted c.2000, complimenting the black interior and making a welcome change from the usual black finished bodies more commonly to be found. The engine has been overhauled and the car used for occasional weddings. Benefiting from rear side screens to help fend off the worst of the English weather, SV 5346 is said to have “very good” body, paint, engine and interior and comes with a Swansea V5c.
By 1914 Model Ts represented 56% of all automobile manufacture in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume produced that motorised America, it was the quality of the design. Components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel whilst its compact 2890cc, sidevalve, four-cylinder engine pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending upon bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels.
All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.
You can collect your new pride and joy from our venue until 1pm the day following the sale or our partners are on hand to help arrange safe transportation:
Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 18th Mar, 2020
AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR
AUCTION VIEWING
Tuesday 17th March 2020 from 12pm to 6pm
Wednesday 18th March 2020 - Due to the closure of Imperial War Museum, we are unable to offer viewing of the vehicles today. All documents and paperwork are available to view at The Red Lion Hotel, Whittlesford CB22 4NL.
BUYERS PREMIUM
12.5% (plus VAT @ 20%)
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