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ON THIS SITE 1914 Model T Tourer To be updated |
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Gladys Emmanuel, the 1914 Model T Tourer was built in Detroit in early 1914. She lived in Uruguay until 1979 when she was exported to the UK. Like all Model T's she has a 2.8 litre engine, two forward speeds and a transmission brake. She lacks what would nowadays be considered essential items like front brakes, windscreen wipers, instruments and shock absorbers. Even so, the ride is not harsh, though stopping requires some anticipation. The three pedals are (left to right) clutch, reverse gear and foot brake (think about it). Ignition is by trembler coil, one for each cylinder. The headlights are acetylene and the sidelights are paraffin. Air conditioning comes as standard equipment. Top speed is 45-ish on a good day but 35-ish is less of a strain on man and beast. |
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1914 FORD "T" MODEL TOURER owned by Mark Rand |
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parts for sale, parts wanted, you can list any part you need here, this section is growing slowly and often is a good place to locate other early Ford owners with access to parts. |
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If you have or know of a web page or site dedicated to the 1914 Ford let sumpy.com know about it |
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Some Ford UK History The first English Ford factory was opened in 1911. The Model T ford and a few years later when the new model was introduced the Ford Model A were built in Manchester at Trafford Park. In 1932 Ford moved to Dagenham alongside the Thames River. It was from this factory that the first of the truly British Fords evolved. (continues page 6 ) Ford Y |