Ford Model T Buyers Guide (1908 - 1927) - carphile.co.uk

[@starguard4122]

AI was Watching the show "Roadkill" the other day. Some guy was trying to sell one of these cars and the appraiser told him that over 15 million of these cars were produced and that they were practically worthless as collectors items. The appraiser offered the seller $1000 USD for his car. Wisely, the seller looked at him like he was crazy and turned him down

[@the4spencers]

We had a '15 Touring when I was a kid. I loved that car. My job was to keep the brass shiny, (a never-ending task). Went through many cans of Brasso! My Dad was a car salesman and was always looking for old cars to restore and show. One day a man showed up with a trailer to buy the T. I was devastated and went into the house while they loaded it up. I couldn't watch it go!

[@lantilo6873]

Sounds like a good reason to Get a new one, ey?

[@stephenabbot7905]

Thankyou for a excellent buyers guide ,straight to the point ,with no unnecessary Ballony.

[@wildbillhackett]

As I understand it, you can build a brand new Model T from after-market parts because every part is available. I would like to see a video of someone doing just that. I've never heard of it being done yet.

[@janderson8401]

I think you need a chassis, maybe an engine too. It’ much like when I was a kid and it looked like you could build a VW Bug from the J C Whitney catalogue.

[@spikey2740]

Nice presentation video. My friend grew up in the era along with the Model T. One thing he mentioned was the end of brass was due to the need to divert all brass to the war effort, for bullet casings.

[@crazymangoz9583]

I wish these guys had a shop near where I live. I’d love to have a model T, and at least to me, they are surprisingly cheap considering their age.

[@theHAL9000]

Informative, interesting and even entertaining. Looks like it would be even more fun than driving the latest supercar. Terrific video.

[@MrMoonCarrot]

A very comprehensive and accurate guide to the Model T. Thanks Richard. Wish that I had known all this when I started.

[@m.janssen3804]

honest and very thourogh schooling video of the beloved Model T . It is really a car for everyone to enjoy. get one while you still can. Superb video on the subject, one of the best!

[@binyon7]

Holy Smokes. This WAS awesome! (Not being facetious... that previous word spelled correctly on first try... but i digress... a lot...as the gummy has kicked-in...) If i may be forced to continue: So well presented and the visuals were great. They built that car and improved it over 19 years - what an accomplishment. ! Great topic, professionally presented, and thoroughly enjoyable. Even if you're not in the T-market!`

[@marteck319]

A very well done video, thank you. Quite a lot of very good information, with a well organized presentation to boot. Easy to watch to the very end, makes me wish I still had the 23 T bucket, a car with only one door. The camera work is also very well done. None of the herky-jerky camera movement seen in too many videos on youtube . With not one scene shot while the camera person must by any account be standing on a soccer ball. .

[@willbarnhill]

I thought that these would be crazy hard to find, but when I heard that over 15 million were made, and thousands are for sale right now for under 20k I was shocked. I might get one someday

[@kens97sto171]

Great video guys some wonderful details on what to look out for. The steel used was Vanadium Steel on the bodies and they very rarely rushed through at least on the cars in the US. and a lot of spare parts are just stored outside even in the snow belt. you'll see they have a nice surface rust patina but very rarely do they get a hole through the panel. Little sanding and fresh paint that is new.

[@VinnyMartello]

I've owned a number of cars but a Model T is on the Bucket List. They're still pretty affordable as so many still exist.

[@MartiA1973]

Truly fascinating. More videos like this please.

[@MrRotaryrockets]

I still have my 1927 Roadster pickup I bought 21 years ago. poor old T still waiting to be restored..

[@blackr0se]

11:57 - yes, dont get hung up on matching numbers IF you dont care about investment quality.

[@superbill1752]

I enjoyed this video so much, I just went out and bought a1913 touring car in Brewster. Thanks for a well prepared presentation. By the way, I’m from New York and I think you talk funny. Just joking mate. Thanks again.

[@jshicke]

In America and would love to find one of these to drive. Thanks for the video.

[@yourhandlehere1]

Plenty of them around actually. My Buddy has a Model A, there's another one 2 miles from him and another guy in the area using a T as a daily. The A's aren't that expensive either.

[@bigtankproductions]

Great film guys. Gotta love that old metal :)

[@Bull53]

I like a 1925 pick up! Black with Black interior.

[@bandicootcollector]

How often could you run one of these? I live in a small village and work very close to home, the most I'd need to travel is about three miles to work and three miles back, do you think this type of car could manage that weekdays?

[@bingola45]

They wouldn't have sold fifteen million of them if they couldn't!

[@chriskowalski7038]

Wow...Well Done...so informative really for any car buying...Thanks..

[@williamcuddy6614]

A really good production Well done.

[@svtrich4075]

Fantastic! Thank you

[@dekemartin]

Great to see our T in some of these shots :-)

[@ryancowell7977]

I love that car!!

[@Jauntyxombie]

love to have one of these one day but for now ill have to live this young 1950 model lol

[@edwardeverson9063]

I want the blue one !!!!

[@Volcker1929]

Great video!

[@markcarroll5834]

Very well done...thank you!

[@moviebod]

Great video. Thank you so much. A big thumbs up from me!

[@nightlightabcd]

I'll start saving my pennies now!

[@musicfan6575]

Good Information. Thanks for posting!!

[@stanleybest8833]

I was wondering if you see the pre-WW2 front wheel brake kit?

[@Carphilecouk2014]

I haven't heard of that, the most common are Rocky Mountain brakes in the UK I think (unless anyone can correct me)

[@lookoutleo]

great video , very interesting

[@DylanMcMullen]

And it runs on regular 10w-30 as you can see on the floor 😂

[@omarcurrossimon7927]

Great Video

[@50zcarsman]

What the Internet is for: Stuff Like This!

[@brettduffy1992]

How do you go uphill with the gravity fed fuel it might not work if the hell is steep enough like a 10% grade

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Good question - either keep the fuel tank over half full or it's rumoured going up in reverse also works (may be a myth though)

[@rgcdn1]

I have seen Model T's at antique car hill climbs , They all went up backwards!

[@leonnygren9394]

Add an inexpensive electric fuel pump

[@Carphilecouk2014]

Very 20th century Leon Nygren!

[@kunstmol]

Thanks!

[@jrea424]

Model Ts make great hot rods! Swap parts, put modern parts on... make it yours. All these cars are unique. Put them in a line and no 2 will be the same

[@smug8567]

Large wheels with rubber band tires are horrendous

[@delboytrotter8806]

Can i have your job please.....?