Ford Model TT 1-Ton Delivery
Van
One of the most important motor cars of the twentieth century,
the Ford Model T was introduced in 1908 as the world’s first mass
produced vehicle on Ford’s new revolutionary assembly lines.
From the USA, manufacture was to soon spread across the globe and
in Britain Model Ts were assembled at Trafford Park in Manchester
from October 1911. Materials of the highest quality were
used, with the chassis being constructed from vanadium steel,
proving most durable and light, and strong dependable performance
could be relied on from the 2.9-litre, 4-cyinder engine rated at
20hp. Indeed, one of the Model T’s finest accolades was to
come from the legendary Lawrence of Arabia who recognised that
there were just two vehicles capable of withstanding the rigours of
the Mesopotamian Desert – one being the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
and the other the Model T Ford. The car was always a good
seller in Britain despite the high taxation attracted by the 20hp
engine. However, this was not applicable to commercial
vehicles from 1921 when duty was calculated on weight and the
inherent strength of the model T chassis proved capable of
withstanding greater loads than many heavier vehicles so the
commercial variant, designated ‘TT’, rapidly proved its worth
Dating from 1923 and still bearing its original Herefordshire
registration number, this Model TT is understood to have commenced
life fitted with a lorry body but was restored during 1983 fitted
with the current van body in order to replicate the livery vehicles
of the 1920s used by the then owner’s grandfather. It was
subsequently written in the company’s livery and is reported to
have won a number of awards at shows. Passing into the hands
of the current custodian during 1988, it has been exhibited at the
Commercial Vehicle Museum at Aston in Birmingham and is reported as
being in good mechanical order in all respects, presented to a very
good standard. We are advised that a recommissioning service
will be carried out prior to the sale and the van will be presented
with a fresh MOT certificate. A V5 registration document is
also included.
Nov 2006.
Estimate:
£5,500 - £6,500