Photo: PJ’s Auto World
As Ford’s (and the world’s) first-ever mass-produced affordable automobile for the masses, the Model T was in many ways a trendsetter. It had to define the industry by creating segments few knew at the time should exist, and to do that a lot of body styles and configurations were needed.
Over its close to 20-year long existence, the Model T sold about 15 million units, unevenly divided between the many body styles. Depending on their application, some are more famous than others even today. The depot hack, for instance, is less known than the touring or roadster variants.
The depot hack was supposed to carry people and their belongings from train stations (also called depots back then), not unlike the for-hire horse-drawn vehicles before them (known as hackneys) used to do. Ford’s depot hack was based on the Model TT truck, in its turn derived from the Model T.
What we have here is a carefully preserved depot hack from 1915, modified as to be easier to drive on today’s roads. That’s because, believe it or not, this machine still runs, and proves it still has some kick in it as it is a constant presence at specialized tours and meets all over the country.
Sporting an all-wood cab body, with running boards, propped on top 21-inch wire wheels with Firestone tires, the T is no longer, mechanically-speaking, at it was. The 4-cylinder engine starts thanks to a new 12-volt system, and it is linked to a new 2-speed rear end. Additionally, disc brakes have been fitted at the back to allow for more stopping power.
The unlikely Model T is for sale, and it’s going off the PJ’s Auto World lot in exchange for $21,900, and with the promise of being a real head-turner where ever the future owner chooses to drive it.
The depot hack was supposed to carry people and their belongings from train stations (also called depots back then), not unlike the for-hire horse-drawn vehicles before them (known as hackneys) used to do. Ford’s depot hack was based on the Model TT truck, in its turn derived from the Model T.
What we have here is a carefully preserved depot hack from 1915, modified as to be easier to drive on today’s roads. That’s because, believe it or not, this machine still runs, and proves it still has some kick in it as it is a constant presence at specialized tours and meets all over the country.
Sporting an all-wood cab body, with running boards, propped on top 21-inch wire wheels with Firestone tires, the T is no longer, mechanically-speaking, at it was. The 4-cylinder engine starts thanks to a new 12-volt system, and it is linked to a new 2-speed rear end. Additionally, disc brakes have been fitted at the back to allow for more stopping power.
The unlikely Model T is for sale, and it’s going off the PJ’s Auto World lot in exchange for $21,900, and with the promise of being a real head-turner where ever the future owner chooses to drive it.
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