It's now 97 years old and its owner is 91 years old. In this story from the RIDE-CT archives, Anthony Fusco of Watertown, CT recalls getting his 1926 Ford Model T in 1950 for $15. Yes, it's still on the road.
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@jm100148 ай бұрын
I am 17 years old and would love to have it
@ride-ct-classiccars8 ай бұрын
It would be fun to learn how to operate it.
@retroguy94946 ай бұрын
It's yours for 10 grand kid! LOL
@j12torts3 ай бұрын
I want the model T. People are always into speed when really its the journey soaking in the slowness. I wouldnt mind coasting around in this on a saturday night to a cafe or restaurant. In no hurry just taking my time
@xxuncexx9 ай бұрын
How could you not want a model T?
@ride-ct-classiccars9 ай бұрын
A Model T in every garage? Not a bad idea.
@stephenhenion83049 ай бұрын
I remember Tony from the Roaring 20's Antique Car Club. He is such a gentleman ... and his car fits him perfectly. Thanks for posting this video! Merry Christmas Tony!!
@t212295139 ай бұрын
That’s a great story. Best wishes
@ride-ct-classiccars9 ай бұрын
It is an amazing tale.
@henriquem4914 күн бұрын
Great video! What a fantastic story! 👏👏👏 With so many commands and their difficulty, it's no wonder the owner is doing so well at his age! 😅 What a difference from today's cars that "drive themselves"! 😅🤦🤦🤦🤦 Beautiful specimen! 😍😍😍 What a shame that the son prefers others! I would love to inherit one of these!
@ride-ct-classiccars4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching it. Last I heard, it was for sale.
@MarkHenion-pd9qs8 ай бұрын
It's great to see Tony and his Model T! I too know him from the Roaring 20's car club! We had lots of fun with the old cars! Still do, with my 1929 Model A Ford Phaeton!! Best wishes to Tony! Happy New year!!
@retroguy94946 ай бұрын
My father, who just died a couple months ago at almost age 94 learned how to drive on a Model T. It was his uncle's. His step father also had one and he told me the brakes on the Model T's were so bad that sometimes his step father would stop the car by actually hitting the house! LOL
@ride-ct-classiccars6 ай бұрын
Love the story. Sorry for your loss.
@paulnicholson1906Ай бұрын
I noticed it was a tight fit height wise in the garage. I have a 23 Ford Touring car and only last year determined it fit in the garage with the top up. I was always afraid of wrecking it so I took the top down for the first 35 years I owned the car! I like the 26 runabout it is very nice in fact before I got mine I looked at one very much like this guys. He should keep it but if selling it the 8K offer isn't off base. They haven't appreciated that much over the years but they are a blast to drive. When you are learning though you want plenty of room in front of you because the controls are not like you are used to. The clutch engages first gear when depressed which is disconcerting if you know how to drive manuals. Also the throttle has to be manually returned to idle unlike an accelerator pedal.
@ride-ct-classiccarsАй бұрын
Good explanation on how to drive it.
@erniecothran3112Ай бұрын
I have a 1927 model t Dr coupe. I rebuilt the engine and it runs really good now. I have only driven around the yard a couple of times and want to take it on the road but I am afraid to get in traffic and have a wreck and mess it up. The traffic around here is going so fast someone may be texting on there phone and run over me. I had a 27 roadster like yours and sold it for 10k. So hold to your price if you have not sold it.
@ride-ct-classiccarsАй бұрын
I certainly understand your caution regarding taking it out on the road.
@rcrtyd9 ай бұрын
awesome story, thanks.
@joshgreer35277 ай бұрын
Pretty cool old car
@ride-ct-classiccars7 ай бұрын
Talked to the owner on Friday and he now wants to sell it. He's nearly 90 years old.
@Means2anEnd66116 ай бұрын
That's awesome!!
@ride-ct-classiccars6 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@Bbbuddy9 ай бұрын
I’m out of breath just listening to that narrator.
@ride-ct-classiccars9 ай бұрын
Imagine how I feel. I admit to sometimes overdoing it. This story was from the archives. I've tried to "tone it down" since then. Thanks for the feedback.
@rickpederson2 ай бұрын
🤣"Model Teeeeeeeee" & "Uncertiannnnnnn"
@donaldmilhoan63797 ай бұрын
Sweet
@scottwilliams35959 ай бұрын
I'll be more than happy to buy the car at 10,000
@ride-ct-classiccars9 ай бұрын
I don't believe that it is for sale.
@fordnut49146 ай бұрын
Wonder if he would like to double his money today😏
@ride-ct-classiccars6 ай бұрын
It's for sale!
@ngauruhoezodiac31438 ай бұрын
Classic cars were really cheap even in 1969. A friend bought a Model A in running condition for 20 dollars.