1922 Ford Model T Centre-Door Sedan

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire 0 - 0 Registration No: SV 4638 Chassis No: 6667955 MOT: Exempt � Restored by Model T specialist Mr Bob Starr in the late 1980s � Imported into the UK in 1993 with a claimed c.2000 miles since � Very good condition both inside and out and therefore worthy of close inspection � Fitted with the upgraded 'Holley Vaporizer Carburettor' for improved engine efficiency Launched in 1908, the T's chassis and mechanical components were made from exceptionally durable, high-grade vanadium steel. The Ford also featured a compact 2890cc, side-valve, four-cylinder engine that pioneered the use of a detachable cylinder head. Mounted in unit with the clutch and two-speed epicyclic gearbox assembly, it developed some 23hp at a leisurely 1,600rpm and 80lbft of torque. Top speed was limited to around 45mph depending on the bodywork, whilst brakes operated on both the transmission and rear wheels. With the introduction of a moving assembly line in 1913, Henry Ford famously turned his Model T into the world's first mass-produced car. A year later, Model Ts represented 56% of all automobiles manufactured in the USA. However, it was not just the sheer volume of Model Ts rolling off the production line that motorised America, it was the inherent quality of the design. The Centre Door ('Center Door') version was seen as practical in allowing easy entry and the alighting of all passengers. A design also fashionable with other manufacturers at the time, it was later discontinued for not being much of a concern to buyers. More information to follow.