Landmark "T"s

[al's28/33]

Over on the "A" forum, we discuss the early "A"s and those models still around that were famous in their day. Edsel's custom sport phaeton, the 20 millionth car, Edisons A1 phaeton, rare low mile original barn finds and the like.

What special distinct "T"s are around or have been documented to equal prestige that have claimed notariety in the Classic and Antique car realm ?????

 

[gz]

My thoughts: I would guess any of the first 800 or so "two lever, two pedal" cars. There are a few real examples in existence such as serial numbers 220, 31X, 714, 839 etc, etc. Engine serial number 77 still exists, which would be the earliest Model T engines in existence however it is not in a car. Of the "Millionth" cars, I believe the only documented real one is the 15 Millionth car-a 1927 touring. The Rip Van Winkle 1917 touring would probably rank up there. Then there are a couple of early Ford-built and other non-Ford built significant Model T based race cars. I am sure there are several others I haven't thought of yet.

 

[Roadster62]

Do we know for sure if any of the three Barber-Warnock INDY 500 cars are REAL, sure are a bunch of clones. I think any of the low milage untouched T's would be special. Bob

 

[Steve Jelf]

I think you'd have to include the "Rip Van Winkle" car, the 1917 touring that has less than 100 miles on it.