Detail Info for: Ford : Model T Very Rare 1924 Model T Delivery Truck 70 Years IN Storage Del.Governors Vehicle

Transaction Info

Sold On:
04/20/2012
Price:
$ 11099.00
Condition:
Mileage:
1924
Location:
GAMBRILLS, MD, 21054
Seller Type:
-

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:
1924 Ford Model T
Submodel Body Type:
Other
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
1924
Vehicle Title:
Other
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

EXTREMLY RARE 1924 FORD DELIVERY TRUCK. WOOD SIDE TRIM WITH METAL INSERTS. WOODEN FRONT DOORS, REAR WOOD DOORS - TOP AND BOTTOM. CANVAS AND WOOD ROOF FROM WHAT I CAN TELL. THIS TRUCK MAY HAVE BEEN OWNED BY CLAYTON DOUGLAS BUCK ( C.D. BUCK ) WHO WAS THE GOVERNOR OF DELAWARE FROM 1929-1937. HE WAS ALSO chief engineer of the Delaware State Highway Department FROM 1922-1929. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR OVER 70+ YEARS. IT CAME FROM ELSMERE DELAWARE, ABOUT 8 MILES FROM NEW CASTLE WHERE THE BUCK FAMILY RESIDED. COLLINGS CARRIAGE COMPANY BODY. SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THE STATE HIGHWAY PURCHASED NUMEROUS PROPERTIES TO CONSTRUCT AND BUILD NEW ROADS IN DELAWARE. BEFORE THESE FARM LANDS WHERE ELIMINATED, THIS TRUCK WAS FOUND INSIDE AN OLD BARN WHERE IT HAD BEEN STORED SINCE THE 1940'S. INSIDE THE TRUCK WAS A GLOBE TYPE LAMP WITH THE ENSCRIPTION "CD BUCK" WHICH I HAVE PICTURED, ALSO INCLUDED ARE SEVERAL SMALL PARTS AND ALSO THE WOODEN STICK GAS GAUGE, ALSO PICTURED. THE FUEL TANK STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL STICKER WHICH SAYS " NOTICE TO USER, TO OBTAIN BEST RESULTS, THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN OVER 20MPH FOR THE FIRST 500 MILES". THANKFULLY TO THE 70+ YEARS OF BARN STORAGE, THIS TRUCK HAS MAINTIANED MUCH OF ITS ORIGINALITY. THE INTERIOR WOODWORK IS IN VERY VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE EXTERIOR IS VERY COMPLETE AND ALL THE HARDWARE IS STILL THERE. ALL THE GLASS IS GOOD WITH NO CRACKS OR CHIPS, ALL WINDOWS OPEN AND CLOSE EFFORTLESSLY. THIS UNIQUE DELIVERY TRUCK IS MISSING THE RADIATOR, CARBURETOR, AND ENGINE COVER. OTHER THAN THAT, IT IS AN UNBELIEVABLE PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND DESERVES TO BE RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL GLORY. THERE IS NO TITLE FOR THE TRUCK, SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE AND SOLD AS A NON RUNNING PROJECT TRUCK. OVER 50+ PICTURES UNDER THIS DESCRIPTION - PLEASE SEE ALL PICS. SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS.

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