Guest colerae Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Have a gentleman that has a 1924 Model "T" Roadster that he is looking to see what it might be worth. He has a price on the Roadster from Old Cars Price Guide. His is a one door and he was wondering if there was a price difference on a one door and a two door? He was told the one door is rare. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I also have a 1924 Midel T one door, commonly referred to as a Doctors Roadster. I do not believe they are rare and they are not expensive! I bought mine totally restored with motor rebuilt, new tires, top and paint for less than 10K, There is a very limited market for a Model T. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest colerae Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks Wayne, I will pass it on. Love the car in your pic. Have a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 My pleasure, of course! I have a significant collection but I have never got comfortable driving the three pedal T. Many people say it is a blast, but not for me. Drive it before you buy it!Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 LOL Wayne.Interestingly among my friends are two licensed pilots both of whom always wanted to drive a model T.Both of them got the opportunity to give it a shot with my '19 Touring T.Honestly, from the looks on both of their faces, you'd have thought a wing had fallen off of their aircrafts at 6000 feet........ I laugh every time II think about them........but they got their wishes....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 LOL Wayne.Interestingly among my friends are two licensed pilots both of whom always wanted to drive a model T.Both of them got the opportunity to give it a shot with my '19 Touring T.Honestly, from the looks on both of their faces, you'd have thought a wing had fallen off of their aircrafts at 6000 feet........ I laugh every time II think about them........but they got their wishes....... It Likely wold have been easier for you to drive the airplane ! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 One door Model T Roadsters are rare? Made for 20 years in the USA, all with one door, on the passenger side. I've been told that the two door ones are Canadian in manufacture. Reason is, Henry thought with the parking brake lever on the left, getting in and out on that side was not only dangerous but very awkward, plus it saved production costs. Remember the old practice if entering & exiting a motor vehicle on the curb side? Door locks were on the right side only in early cars for that reason.I think the two door Model T Roadster is the rare one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjay Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Most likely when the sides were added to the front of T's Henry was simply trying to save costs by just having one door. When dad build his metal Depot Hack on a 24, he fabricated a left door, and I can tell you it's a bit tricky sliding past the brake lever and under the wheel while clearing the roof and body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Canada drove on the left until 1920 so that meant getting into the car on the left side which obviously required an opening left side door. I believe all cars shipped to British Commonwealth countries from Canada (Commonwealth preference) were built with two opening doors since all of them were(are) driving on the left. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 ...I have never got comfortable driving the three pedal T. Many people say it is a blast, but not for me. Drive it before you buy it! Wayne Our AACA region's annual show includes a few peoplewho give Model T rides. They even let others drive them,giving them lessons in operating the T's on a dirt track.An interesting experience, and definitely different! Supposedly with practice, the Model T is easy to drive.I find its pedal positions awkward and cramped for a tall person,so as others said, definitely try out the cars first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Several HCCA multi-day tours are offering Model T driving lessons for women. On the New England Brass and Gas tour last year, I gave the granddaughter of a past National Club President some parking lot lessons in my '13 T. She had been navigating for her grandpa, didn't know how to drive even a stick shift, and had never driven an antique. She did very well, so I said: "Go tell your grandpa that he needs another navigator tomorrow. You're coming with me, and I'm going to navigate." The next day she drove that T 93 miles on Massachusetts roads. She's now a convert, and her grandpa is delighted. Don't knock Model Ts. If you want to tour in early cars, they're the most hoot for the buck you can imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hud Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Certain Provinces in Canada, not all. did drive on the left until the early 1920's at which time they all drove on the right. The reason for the two doors was that tariffs were cheaper from another Commonwealth country thus the same body could be outfitted with either side controls for export from the Ford plant in Walkerville, Ontario, (now known as Windsor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Just like driving a stick shift, after awhile, the three pedals (plus, the combination clutch/emergency brake, choke/mixture rod, hand throttle and retard/advance hand control) becomes second nature. After a ride with me, a pilot friend of mine said it was more complicated to drive the T than a small plane. I loved having it except, where I live, I began to feel it was dangerous driving uphills and accelerating so slowly. Emergency stops are real exciting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAMm9x4QQE4 Edited January 7, 2016 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjay Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks for posting that video. Before looking at your location, I suspected it was in my old backyard and just before the road signs came up, it looked like the road we took to Kempton and it's annual flea market. And then you turned at Lynnville, which was Sterling Zimmerman's home base. (another Model T man) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Romberger Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 emjay,Here's a better tour of the neighborhood!Dwight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP7ui2pTTAc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjay Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just a quick run around the block, a country block. Summer will be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I think driving a T is quite a bit easier than a similar era non-synchro gear box. You don't grind any gears with the T. Just push that left pedal down to downshift, let it up for high gear. The middle pedal, being for reverse can be ignored most of the time (although it can also be used a break when moving forward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 There is nothing else like driving the Model T.....most fun car I have EVER driven. I taught both my sons how to drive the T, they both also love it. #2 son even likes driving the Model T better than his 911 S-4 Carrera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Driving a Model T isn't THAT much different than driving a golf cart.Practice with the hand lever straight up until you get comfortable with the pedals.......THEN open it up........it's not like you're going to go anywhere fast....... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Driving a Model T isn't THAT much different than driving a golf cart.Practice with the hand lever straight up until you get comfortable with the pedals.......THEN open it up........it's not like you're going to go anywhere fast....... LOLNothing different except, at the end of one there is fun, laughter, celebration and fun. Whereas at the end of the other there may well be doctors, stitches and broken bones ! NIce try Mr. Cahartley. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 True enough Al. Worth the risk in my humble opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsan Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nothing different except, at the end of one there is fun, laughter, celebration and fun. Whereas at the end of the other there may well be doctors, stitches and broken bones ! NIce try Mr. Cahartley. Wayne I'm confused , how does one get stitches and broken bones playing golf? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlLaFong Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nothing different except, at the end of one there is fun, laughter, celebration and fun. Whereas at the end of the other there may well be doctors, stitches and broken bones ! NIce try Mr. Cahartley. Wayne I'm confused , how does one get stitches and broken bones playing golf? Full contact, Canadian, golf. It's going to replace MMA as the next blood sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Nothing different except, at the end of one there is fun, laughter, celebration and fun. Whereas at the end of the other there may well be doctors, stitches and broken bones ! NIce try Mr. Cahartley. WayneI'm confused , how does one get stitches and broken bones playing golf? We take our golf seriously! In da north country we play da golf with frozen balls! Wayne Edited January 9, 2016 by AlCapone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binger Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 First car I ever drove was a T I was 13. It isn't too bad if you get practice. They are nice for a parade. Just push the clutch for a little go when you need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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