Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
2006 AACA Sr Win/Well Restored/Rare Model/177ci 4 Cylinder/12V Converted
1915 Ford model T Coupelet
For consignment, a 1915 Ford Model T Coupelet, completely restored including wood, engine, transmission, and rear. This is an AACA Senior Award winner, (2006), and once was part of the Imperial Palace collection. This one presents a unique opportunity for the discerning collector.
Exterior
Incredibly monochromatic for such an early car, glossy black paint colors this entire car with “nicer than new” coverage. Dirt roads and harsh conditions meant cars looked new once, and for a short time. The black is beautifully offset by brass trim and hardware, and the steel step plate on the coarsely stamped running board. The 30-inch wooden spoke wheels wear black with brass hubs and valve stems under a gently sloping fender in front and a fully rounded one in back. A black canvas top floats overhead with minor tears near the lock pulls, but otherwise in nice condition with a small, oval window in back. The radiator shell is a fantastic piece, embossed with Ford and gleaming brass, topped with a brass cap and motometer, while cowl lamps are perched on each side. This shiny T is in great condition and no flaws were noted on paint or metalwork.
Interior
Reverse opening doors are adorned with stitched black leather door panels with slim black door pull and lever action door actuator. There are also buckled straps that serve as the window lifters, and they are glass, part of the first convertible with glass windows made by Ford. Diamond tufted black leather wraps the bench in soft, black leather in very nice condition, while a wood steering wheel with brass hardware and black spokes presents to the driver leading to a black painted dash that is really the bottom frame of the windscreen above a leather-lined footwell. Tan carpet has been cut to fit the floor and encircles three metal pedals and the hand brake. The trunk contains vintage tools and the battery for the converted 12 volt system.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is a 177ci 4 cylinder from August of 1915, rated at 20 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. A 2-speed planetary transmission sends power a short distance to the rear axle and 3.64 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are found in the rear only.
Undercarriage
The underside is clean and in like new condition, uniformly black, with transverse leaf springs front and rear and a single exhaust terminating under the car after a stock style muffler. We do not some oil on the oil pan but for a car that's 110 years old, we're not complaining.
Drive-Ability
It takes some vintage knowledge to start this antique, with the right mix of throttle and spark, our trusty staff was able to crank this car to life without much effort and we rolled this highboy through the test loop at relatively low speed to find a working, driving relic of some of the earliest gas powered mobility to exist. 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.
As Autoweek wrote in 2002, “Henry called it a Coupelet. The cabriolet top is felt lined and insulated, and looks convincingly permanent when closed. Fully framed glass slides down into the doors, and the frames themselves fold flat, out of sight. Even so, the $750 Coupelet looked matronly compared to the stripped and lanky $440 runabout. Ford assembled 2417 Couplets for 1915, outpacing the sedan's 989 units, but of minor significance next to 47,116 runabouts and 244,181 touring cars”. This is an opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Model T's in existence, and it's a fine, working example.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
Price
$29,500
1915 Ford
Model T Coupelet
Description
1915 Ford model T Coupelet
For consignment, a 1915 Ford Model T Coupelet, completely restored including wood, engine, transmission, and rear. This is an AACA Senior Award winner, (2006), and once was part of the Imperial Palace collection. This one presents a unique opportunity for the discerning collector.
Exterior
Incredibly monochromatic for such an early car, glossy black paint colors this entire car with “nicer than new” coverage. Dirt roads and harsh conditions meant cars looked new once, and for a short time. The black is beautifully offset by brass trim and hardware, and the steel step plate on the coarsely stamped running board. The 30-inch wooden spoke wheels wear black with brass hubs and valve stems under a gently sloping fender in front and a fully rounded one in back. A black canvas top floats overhead with minor tears near the lock pulls, but otherwise in nice condition with a small, oval window in back. The radiator shell is a fantastic piece, embossed with Ford and gleaming brass, topped with a brass cap and motometer, while cowl lamps are perched on each side. This shiny T is in great condition and no flaws were noted on paint or metalwork.
Interior
Reverse opening doors are adorned with stitched black leather door panels with slim black door pull and lever action door actuator. There are also buckled straps that serve as the window lifters, and they are glass, part of the first convertible with glass windows made by Ford. Diamond tufted black leather wraps the bench in soft, black leather in very nice condition, while a wood steering wheel with brass hardware and black spokes presents to the driver leading to a black painted dash that is really the bottom frame of the windscreen above a leather-lined footwell. Tan carpet has been cut to fit the floor and encircles three metal pedals and the hand brake. The trunk contains vintage tools and the battery for the converted 12 volt system.
Drivetrain
Behind the engine cover is a 177ci 4 cylinder from August of 1915, rated at 20 horsepower and fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor. A 2-speed planetary transmission sends power a short distance to the rear axle and 3.64 gears. Mechanical drum brakes are found in the rear only.
Undercarriage
The underside is clean and in like new condition, uniformly black, with transverse leaf springs front and rear and a single exhaust terminating under the car after a stock style muffler. We do not some oil on the oil pan but for a car that's 110 years old, we're not complaining.
Drive-Ability
It takes some vintage knowledge to start this antique, with the right mix of throttle and spark, our trusty staff was able to crank this car to life without much effort and we rolled this highboy through the test loop at relatively low speed to find a working, driving relic of some of the earliest gas powered mobility to exist. 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.
As Autoweek wrote in 2002, “Henry called it a Coupelet. The cabriolet top is felt lined and insulated, and looks convincingly permanent when closed. Fully framed glass slides down into the doors, and the frames themselves fold flat, out of sight. Even so, the $750 Coupelet looked matronly compared to the stripped and lanky $440 runabout. Ford assembled 2417 Couplets for 1915, outpacing the sedan's 989 units, but of minor significance next to 47,116 runabouts and 244,181 touring cars”. This is an opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Model T's in existence, and it's a fine, working example.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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Specs
- Year
- 1915
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Model T
- Sub Model
- Coupelet
- Miles
- 9,999
- Vin
- 867759
- Stock
- 7254
Basic
- Engine Size
- 177ci Inline 4 Cylinder
- Fuel Specification
- 91 Octane or below
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Transmission Type
- 2 Speed Planetary
- Drivetrain
- RWD
Engine
- Body Color
- Black
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
Body
- Interior Color
- Black
- Seating Type
- Bench
- Seat Material
- Leather
- Shifter Type
- Floor
Interior
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