For 1911, Ford restyled the Model T. It had a new radiator, fenders, and wheels, and the bodies now used steel panels over a wood framework, as opposed to the earlier all-wood construction. Some body styles, like the coupe, were phased out, but two new ones also were offered, the torpedo runabout and the open runabout. These two differed from the others, as they had curved rear fenders, a longer hood, lower seating, and a round 16-gallon fuel tank on the rear deck. The torpedo runabout had doors, while the open runabout did not. The late Les Henry, a renowned Model T historian, wrote that these runabouts “had undoubtedly the best performance and greatest speed of all Model T Fords ever produced.”

The robust and reliable Model T was a good platform on which to construct a variety of auto bodies. Whether as a sporty Speedster or a more utilitarian Depot Hack, the universal applicability of Ford’s Flivver ensured its ubiquity in American society. The full restoration performed on this Model T has provided the collector with a true gem. It has been embellished with a brass horn, brass front, cowl and rear lamps, brass step plates, white Firestone tires, black-finished wood-spoke wheels and floor mat. Each component has been treated with great care. The fit, finish and presentation of this Ford is exquisite and will stand out in any parade, show event or collection.