1905 Ford Model B sells for $150,000 at Fall Hershey 2025

[trulyvintage]

Sotheby’s hammer drop was $150,000.
With commission it was $165,000.
This was the Ralston Model B.

Auction catalogue link …

@ https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/hf25/lots/r0061-1905-ford-model-b-side-entrance-tonneau/

My screenshot images of live auction …

Jim

 

[mercman from oz]

1905 Ford Model B Side Entrance Tonneau - Sold

 

[rsauto]

Wow

 

[trulyvintage]

I believe this example came to
Mr. Cecil Ralston of Grover, Texas
from Doc Bloom who also lived in Texas.
It was one of two Ford Model B’s owned by Mr. Ralston.
It was a “ made car “ assembled from other
original and fabricated parts along its journey.

Mr. Ralston continued the journey
before his death. The car was then
sent to Mr. John Grace in the Detroit
area who arranged for Mr. Jerry Scostsk
(also in the Detroit area ) to complete
the car and try to get it running for the first time.
I visited the car in the Detroit area
and took some pictures before
the work was completed.

Jim