1923 Ford Model T

1923 Ford Model T Coupe The 1923 touring car style was introduced in September 1922, with a one man top and sloping windshield, but otherwise the body was the same as the 1922. The runabout followed about November, with a new body and turtle deck as well. A new Fordor sedan appeared in December 1922, which used aluminum panels throughout the body. The cowl section and lower body section were changed to steel during the year. The Coupelet and Sedan continued into 1923 with minor modifications that were introduced in 1922, but were both replaced with the new Coupe and Tudor Sedan in August 1923. Mtfca.org For consignment, a 1923 Ford Model T coupe showing 8 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Purchased by the previous owner in 1972 and restored in 1974, this tin lizzie is holding up extremely well. In '23, you could get any color on a Ford model as long as it was black, although dealers could paint your car any color you liked. Yes, their entire line was painted black and some body changes were introduced mid year, in August with other components going unchanged from the '22 models. Exterior True to form, this American classic is Black, still in single stage coverage, augmented only by whispers of metalwork on the side and of course, the 30-inch wooden spoke wheels with silver rims. New for late '23 was the lip we see on the fenders giving them new character and depth, connecting with a wide running board and steel, textured step. The wider and higher hood for '23 includes stamped steel handles, vent louvers, and the winged Motometer as the radiator cap. Our vintage headlights are paired with more modern marking lights up front and the same type appear in red out back along with an LED tail light. The exterior is in very fine condition and we could not find any glaring imperfections. Interior Brown broadcloth adorns the door panels with doors that open in reverse style and both are in very good shape, leading to the matching material on the column tufted bench that could be mistaken for a parlor loveseat, here presenting cleanly. At a time when cars were one color, the control area was equally as simple with a black four spoke steering wheel leading to an all black dash, now with some electrical switches added but also the vintage gauges in the center and in front of the passenger, close enough to read from the nearby pilot position. Shoe shaped pedals are embossed with a representative letter and along with the handbrake, are based on the floor with a rubber mat and carpeted footwells. A mohair-like headliner is above us and in nice shape, while the trunk is painted black and barren. Drivetrain A clean and original looking 177ci L-head inline four cylinder is behind the engine cover and with fuel coming from a 1-barrel carburetor, puts out 20 horsepower. It is linked to a 2 speed planetary transmission with 3.63 gears in the rear axle. Undercarriage Almost as simple as the underside of a horse, the undercarriage presents cleanly and as correct, all black. A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler and dumps under the car, with a baffle directing spent fuel towards the ground. Mechanical drum brakes are on the rear wheels only and transverse leaf springs make up the front and rear suspension. We note some fluid under the transmission, but overall the underside is clean. Drive-Ability No key proximity start up in this vintage ride, and after a few steps, we get the '23 rolling and track a quick lap around our test loop. It delivers on all accounts and we have to give praise to the 102 year old for near flawless operation. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. Here's a shining, and shiny, example of a car that changed the face of the country and likely the world. It's museum worthy but how great it would be to see this thing pull up at a Cars