1909 Ford Model T Touring. THE LEGENDARY #220. 2-lever, 2-pedal. Spectacular!

Description for Ford Model T 1909

1909 Ford Model T - The Legendary #220.   This is one of the earliest surviving Ford Model T's in the world today. Built in December, 908 (prior to Ford's introduction of the assembly line) at Ford's Piquette Avenue factory in Detroit, he early history of #220 is today unknown.   As we are told, y 1951, d Hausgen of St. Louis had acquired the car through his uncle from a dealership in Illinois. By that time the rear portion of the original Touring body had been transformed into a Runabout, ith a gas tank and toolbox at the rear.   In 1966, ausgen sold #220 to collector Ben Snider of Riverside, alifornia. Ben located a correct 1909 rear body and seat for the car and it was restored to show condition by Al Vivian, former employee of Bill Harrah. It was a meticulous, rame-off restoration of every component.   On April 7, 970, en Snider sold #220 to Bill Harrah and it became part of the famous Harrah's Automobile Collection in Reno/Sparks, evada. It remained part of the collection until Harrah's passing in 1984. Then #220 was sold by Harrah's to Kim Dobbins of California who refreshed areas of the restoration and mechanicals, riving it on occasion. In a recent conversation with Mr. Dobbins he reports that the car runs and operates well. The odometer currently shows 6 miles.   In 2006, red Lau of Portland, regon acquired this legendary car from Kim Dobbins. Since that time it has been displayed on blocks in the Lau climate-controlled garage/showroom. With the recent unexpected passing of Fred Lau it is now being offered for sale.   The condition is exceptional and truly "like new" (If one can consider a 107 year-old car to be "new." ) The paint is flawless and the interior, op and brass are stunning. Please see the current photos and note the condition, ncluding the undercarriage. It is museum-quality throughout.   It is hard to over-emphasize the rarity and significance of this Ford. It is, f course, ne of a handful of early "two-lever, wo-pedal" Model T's that survive today. It is also considered one of the few that still consists of most of its original 1908 components.   If you are looking for a showpiece that would be the feature of any museum or private collection, his is certainly it.  A reserve has been placed on this car in keeping with its condition and rarity. Please bid accordingly. WE WILL HAPPILY SELL TO BIDDERS, ORLDWIDE. Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK!