Ford Model T 1915

19750 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
1915 Kuempel Red-I-Kut Model T Ford Speedster. This is agreat and authentic Model T speedster with a known history and has had onlyfour owners since it was built in St. Louis in the 1920s. From my research,this may be the only surviving original Kuempel boat tail speedster body inexistence.This speedster was built by Francis A. Mesker in the early1920’s using a body kit supplied by the Kuempel Hardware Company of Guttenberg,Iowa. The Mesker Family operated one of the largest architectural metalfoundries in the Midwest and were prominent society members in St. Louis. Thiscar was kept by the Mesker family till the 1980’s when it was donated to theSt. Louis Museum of Transportation. The museum owned the speedster until 2005when they sold the car at auction to a well-known St. Louis collector who ownedit until last year.This car has many period modifications and accessoriesincluding the original Kuempel Red-I-Kut two-man speedster body with itsmatching hood, radiator, radiator shell and full frame skirting. The chassis hasrare Rajo “self steering" spindles, lowered (underslung) front and rearend assemblies using original pieces which I believe are Morton and Brett, andfour, matching 30 x 3 1/2" House wire wheels.The build of this car closely resembles the 1920s Secrets ofSpeed article by Murray Fahnestock ( Model T Speed Secrets: The Fast FordHandbook pages 122-128) which discusses building a car with the Red-I-Kut bodykit.Like most Model T speedsters, the Ford chassis componentsare a variety of years. It has a 1915 block with the casting date of 7-14-15and an engine number of 851802. It has a clear and current title and is titledas a 1915 Ford. The engine is stock, although when I had the lower cover off, Idiscovered it has a counterbalanced crank shaft.This is a mostly original car that I do not believe has beendisassembled since it was first built in the 1920s. At some point, the museumrepainted it its current red color, but the insides of the body appear to be inoriginal black paint. The inner wood structure is mostly original. The body isrock solid and tight. There are no rust or pitting issues on the body sheetmetal or chassis components.During the past year, the car has been mechanicallyfreshened including new wiring, cables, 12 volt battery, fuel system cleaning,a rebuilt Holley "straight thru" carburetor, replaced timer, radiatorcleaned and checked, (does not overheat or leak), rebuilt and rewired headlampsand tail lamp, new front end bushings, etc etc. It starts instantly without anyfussing and when warm gives lots of "free starts". The engine seemsto run well with no objectionable noises or problems. The transmission shiftssmoothly and quietly. Tires are old Ward Riversides but very serviceable withgood tread. The desirable House wire wheels are verynice. It has the original, extended removable hand crank and a wrench for thewire wheels.THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN.This is neat and rare car that could be used for a varietyof events including HCCA tours or vintage racing. Authentic, period-built ModelT speedsters are few and far between and those that exist are rarely offeredfor sale.Please call 734-730-4274 or message me through Ebay to schedule a personal inspection. I have over 100 detailed photos I can mail to seriously interested parties andwould be glad to show anyone the car. It is located near Detroit, MI.TERMS OF SALE: PLEASE READ.1-Any potential buyers are encouraged to personally inspect this automobile and/or send a 3rd party to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding or purchasing. 2- All items are being sold as-is and where-is. There are noguarantees or warranties of any type including but not limited to: mechanical condition, originality, history, overall condition, mileage, etc etc etc3-This vehicle is being sold with a clear and current title. A complete bill of sale and sales agreement will be issued to the buyer from the seller.4-PAYMENT4A:Payment in full must be received within 7 business days of completion of sale unless otherwise agreed upon. 4B: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 500.00 is required to end this listing. 4C: The balance is to be paid via bank wire transfer. 4D:All payments are completely non-refundable. Buyer isresponsible for transport and removal of all items.5-Seller/Owner agrees to store items for 30 days fromthe date of this contact. Additional storage can be arranged upon request.6- By making any payments towards these items, the buyer isagreeing to these terms.7- Buyer becomes responsible for these items upon payment of allfunds however seller/agent agree to store these items in a secure, climatecontrolled facility until buyer can arrange removal..8- No items will be released until the agreed full amount is paid in full.9-Removal and transportation of these items is the fullresponsibility of the buyer. PLEASE CALL 734-730-4274 with any questions or concerns.Thank you for viewing my offering.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

1915 Kuempel Red-I-Kut Model T Ford Speedster. This is agreat and authentic Model T speedster with a known history and has had onlyfour owners since it was built in St. Louis in the 1920s. From my research,this may be the only surviving original Kuempel boat tail speedster body inexistence.This speedster was built by Francis A. Mesker in the early1920’s using a body kit supplied by the Kuempel Hardware Company of Guttenberg,Iowa. The Mesker Family operated one of the largest architectural metalfoundries in the Midwest and were prominent society members in St. Louis. Thiscar was kept by the Mesker family till the 1980’s when it was donated to theSt. Louis Museum of Transportation. The museum owned the speedster until 2005when they sold the car at auction to a well-known St. Louis collector who ownedit until last year.This car has many period modifications and accessoriesincluding the original Kuempel Red-I-Kut two-man speedster body with itsmatching hood, radiator, radiator shell and full frame skirting. The chassis hasrare Rajo “self steering" spindles, lowered (underslung) front and rearend assemblies using original pieces which I believe are Morton and Brett, andfour, matching 30 x 3 1/2" House wire wheels.The build of this car closely resembles the 1920s Secrets ofSpeed article by Murray Fahnestock ( Model T Speed Secrets: The Fast FordHandbook pages 122-128) which discusses building a car with the Red-I-Kut bodykit.Like most Model T speedsters, the Ford chassis componentsare a variety of years. It has a 1915 block with the casting date of 7-14-15and an engine number of 851802. It has a clear and current title and is titledas a 1915 Ford. The engine is stock, although when I had the lower cover off, Idiscovered it has a counterbalanced crank shaft.This is a mostly original car that I do not believe has beendisassembled since it was first built in the 1920s. At some point, the museumrepainted it its current red color, but the insides of the body appear to be inoriginal black paint. The inner wood structure is mostly original. The body isrock solid and tight. There are no rust or pitting issues on the body sheetmetal or chassis components.During the past year, the car has been mechanicallyfreshened including new wiring, cables, 12 volt battery, fuel system cleaning,a rebuilt Holley "straight thru" carburetor, replaced timer, radiatorcleaned and checked, (does not overheat or leak), rebuilt and rewired headlampsand tail lamp, new front end bushings, etc etc. It starts instantly without anyfussing and when warm gives lots of "free starts". The engine seemsto run well with no objectionable noises or problems. The transmission shiftssmoothly and quietly. Tires are old Ward Riversides but very serviceable withgood tread. The desirable House wire wheels are verynice. It has the original, extended removable hand crank and a wrench for thewire wheels.THE ACTUAL MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN.This is neat and rare car that could be used for a varietyof events including HCCA tours or vintage racing. Authentic, period-built ModelT speedsters are few and far between and those that exist are rarely offeredfor sale.Please call 734-730-4274 or message me through Ebay to schedule a personal inspection. I have over 100 detailed photos I can mail to seriously interested parties andwould be glad to show anyone the car. It is located near Detroit, MI.TERMS OF SALE: PLEASE READ.1-Any potential buyers are encouraged to personally inspect this automobile and/or send a 3rd party to inspect the vehicle prior to bidding or purchasing. 2- All items are being sold as-is and where-is. There are noguarantees or warranties of any type including but not limited to: mechanical condition, originality, history, overall condition, mileage, etc etc etc3-This vehicle is being sold with a clear and current title. A complete bill of sale and sales agreement will be issued to the buyer from the seller.4-PAYMENT4A:Payment in full must be received within 7 business days of completion of sale unless otherwise agreed upon. 4B: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 500.00 is required to end this listing. 4C: The balance is to be paid via bank wire transfer. 4D:All payments are completely non-refundable. Buyer isresponsible for transport and removal of all items.5-Seller/Owner agrees to store items for 30 days fromthe date of this contact. Additional storage can be arranged upon request.6- By making any payments towards these items, the buyer isagreeing to these terms.7- Buyer becomes responsible for these items upon payment of allfunds however seller/agent agree to store these items in a secure, climatecontrolled facility until buyer can arrange removal..8- No items will be released until the agreed full amount is paid in full.9-Removal and transportation of these items is the fullresponsibility of the buyer. PLEASE CALL 734-730-4274 with any questions or concerns.Thank you for viewing my offering.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	19750 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	Model T
Year:	1915
Mileage:	99999999 MI
Engine:	4 cylinder
Transmission:	Manual
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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Ford Model T 1915

See also

1974 Jaguar E-Type

1979 Pontiac Trans Am

1972 Chevrolet C-10

1978 Lincoln Continental