ericmac

Was this photo taken at Gilmore? If so I was there, and I remember the car well. It was (and is) a real stunner.

Maybe you were there!

I'm tempted to go low ball him, knowing he'll say no, but then telling him to keep my number for when he reconsider in 3 years. Hmmm...

Honestly, am not certain but I think the color was called Dawn Gray. It is sort of greenish gray. I am going to have the paint shop match the color to what I have left inside the door jams. Thanks for the compliment.

I love the car and wish I was in a position to buy it. I've always loved the lines on these.

I go in spurts with this car. The next big thing is paint. As all of you know it is a significant expense but, obviously, really makes the car. I am looking forward to seeing it back in its factory colors. I believe it should be something like this.

I can't add much to what has been said. Locally it is very hard to beat the Gilmore Car Museum. As a destination, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is pretty fabulous as well. As for shows, Hershey and Old Car Festival are fantastic with OCF being my one and only show I've never missed since the first time I attended. As for tours, the Gilmore Museum does a great tour in connection with their prewar show and the Model T Ford Club International Tour is always fantastic. While there are always people present who can (and some do) own a Duesenberg, the price of admission is the cheapest ticket to fun in the hobby.

We drift a bit here but I believe Ferdinand Porsche founded both Volkswagen and Porsche. Back to the topic, I absolutely love the Horch. If I suddenly had the price of admission I would buy the car in a heartbeat...and drive it as it was intended.

I like the pair. Yes, it would be a fortune to get the phaeton going with all the missing parts but still...I'm sure Ed has thoughts about this.

Yes. The woodwork and metal work were done by Don. The chassis, fenders and body painting is being done by Mark Eyre, probably the best T restorer alive. Once painted, the body will go back to Don, where he and I will put in the glass and interior. Then it will go back to my house for final assembly and show detailing. It's coming along.

The front end assembly is now painted and should be ready for installation this week. It was in excellent shape and only really needed some cleaning. Have a look at the extra clean Ford script on the driver's side!

I've owned 12 of these over the years but am probably priced out of them now. The pale yellow with black and white interior is my favorite color scheme on these. I'd be curious if this is just buried in the leaf pile or a rotted hulk. Alas, I probably will never know.

I have acquired three Model T projects in past year because of circumstances like those listed above. Some of that has been because I am seen as a nice man, one car was because someone knew the story of my dad and uncle and one was because word on the street was I was a no-BS guy who came through and bought cars when they were for sale. Granted, I am not talking about cars that are the great hidden classics (these are Fords after all), but if I get an honest crack at one of those I will certainly try to get my money around to make it happen. Like the process Ed is alluding to, I keep my ear to the ground and look at every single car that seems to be an ever remotely promising lead. Some turn out to be street rodded, rusty hulks, or in one case, a "Duesenberg " that turned out to be a VW with a Rolls Royce front end. It was fun to see just the same. Another "26 Model T" turned out to be an abandoned, but very well done '25 T Touring. I bought it.

There was a time in my life when I would have jumped on this and would have figured out how to fix it when I got it home. That was a different person than I am now!

At the rate my painter is going I'll have something that looks like a car in 2 months. I never really left, but as I'm sure all of you know there are aspects of a restoration that are always "hurry up and wait" items. I delivered my nickel plating to a shop only to have them tell me they are retiring and taking no more work. I have an alternative shop but they are backed up. Such is life, right? Truth be known, I am very happy with the progress so far. Time wise, the car is right where I want right now. In regard to money, I don't know if I already have the most expensive Ford Model T Fordor the world but I have to be getting there!

Man...what a great car!

I agree this is a factory color scheme. If I was going to own one of these giant personal luxury coupes, this is the color combination I would want.

I never really left, but as I'm sure all of you know there are aspects of a restoration that are always "hurry up and wait" items. I delivered my nickel plating to a shop only to have them tell me they are retiring and taking no more work. I have an alternative shop but they are backed up. Such is life, right? Truth be known, I am very happy with the progress so far. Time wise, the car is right where I want right now. In regard to money, I don't know if I already have the most expensive Ford Model T Fordor the world but I have to be getting there!

It's been a while since I've posted an update on this project. Contrary to popular belief, it is moving forward. The wooden body structure was completely restored by Don Booth and the chassis is painted. I have the complete interior kit, new glass and new tires. The engine and transmission assembly is done as is the rear axle. So now I have sort of a Fordor kit to reassemble. Honestly, it's getting hard to leave it alone.

...or a few full bottles!

That is such a great car. The thought that it is out and being used brings a smile to my face!

I like it. I always thought this was one of GMs more attractive bodystyles. Looks like a nice car.

Back to the Packard, I like the car but it's way outside my pay scale so the point it moot for me .

Nice car. I like it.

Love it. These are really good looking cars.