The 1909 – 1910 Model T Ford Part 4

1910 Model Year Specifications

Serial Number range 8108 – 31,500 (Approximately, Ford figures differ)

Model Year August 1, 1909 – September 30, 1910

Body Styles Touring, Landaulet (Taximeter Cab), Town Car, Roadster, Coupe, Chassis, Tourabout

Colors: All body styles extremely dark green, nearly black. Chassis components painted black, wheels fenders and running boards body color. Pin striping quite extensive on body and chassis including wheels in red.

Factory Options available: All cars were said to be sold “Fully Equipped”, however it was still possible to order cars unequipped i.e. open cars without tops and windshield. Optional items available from the Ford factory included  Prestolite carbide tank (instead of carbide generator), tire chains, robe rail,  clock.

The Model T Fords of 1910 differed mainly in detail from those of the previous model year. Indeed the cars produced on July 31, 1909 were no different than those produced the first day of 1910 production which was August 1, 1909. Ford at this time was implementing changes as needed, there was not truly a style change tied to the changing calendar. The Model T was constantly changing as the months went by in order to improve reliability and to make economic sense to the accounting department.

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The 1909 – 1910 Model T Ford Part 1

A very rare 1909 – 10 coupe. Even photos are rare!

1909 Model Year Specifications

Serial Number range 1 – 8107

Model Year October 1, 1908 – July 31, 1909

Body Styles Touring, Landaulet (Taximeter Cab), Town Car, Roadster, Coupe, Chassis

Colors: Touring Red, Green / Roadster Gray / Coupe Green / Town car Green

Factory Options available: Windshield (open cars), top / roof (open cars), gas headlamps, Prestolite carbide tank (instead of carbide generator), tire chains, robe rail, speedometer, clock.

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Henry’s new 1909 Ford – A look at the first 2499 Model T’s Part 4

The control system of the 1909 Model T Ford was different than all previous Fords, and different from all other cars on the road. First of all Ford placed the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle, an unusual feature not shared with many other automobiles, certainly not the same as any of Ford’s top competitors. Fords reasoning was sound on this change; Americans drove on the right side of the road. Typically driver and passengers would enter and exit the car from the curb side, thus they would not be stepping out into traffic or into a muddy road. Also the left position of the driver meant a better view when passing a slower moving horse drawn vehicle, something that was more common than encountering another motorist.

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