FJ - Research Has It’s Rewards

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:23 am

Part of my ongoing research into The Early Ford Model B found me with an old friend and a new friend in an undisclosed location yesterday

Needless To Say - It Was A Good Day

FJ

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:53 pm

I think the placard needs updating. For one thing, 23 K’s remain (which btw is a good survival percentage for 1906-08 cars), 6 being roadsters. Secondly, of those remaining, 5 are in running condition and another is driveable, but in a museum.

Thirdly........

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bw0qgxw3dprl9 ... M.mov?dl=0

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:55 pm

The purpose of my visit was to view The Harrah Early Model B that sold in June of 2018 as part of my ongoing research.

There is a world of difference between a largely complete and largely original car as it rolled off a manufacturer assembly line in 1907 and a “ made “ or “ restored “ car that is created.

I have a friend that took a video of the car above in the 1980’s and related the story of this “ lost car “ to me just a few days ago.

I have another friend that told me a few days ago he believed that car might have sold at auction earlier this year.

I looked at this 1907 Ford Model K Roadster
yesterday with another friend who has owned a Ford Model K and is more than qualified to evaluate condition

Find another documented three prior owner 1907 Ford Model K Roadster that is in largely original complete unrestored and/or minimally restored condition .....

FJ.

Post by **KimDobbins** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:44 pm

I thought about bidding on that car at the auction where it last sold, but just couldn't get past the paint job!

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:49 pm

We could see you behind the wheel

I have a few videos to show you

It was really a special day

FJ

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:33 pm

Jim,
I believe this is the same Model K Carl Binner (RIP) TX, owned at one point. The smaller wheels with aftermarket demountable rims lead me to that conclusion. Mr. Binner bought the car in about 1955:

If these are the same Model K, the car was originally purchased by a Dr. Raby, and is number 952, one of the last of the approximate 1,000 Model K built and sold. K number 900 sold in February, 1908. 118 Model K were sold in Fiscal Year 1908, with another 42 documented (FMC) sold in 1909 and 4 more in 1910 by Ford (courtesy of Trent Boggess’ database).

The article above, dated July 1970, describes the lineage of the car from the original purchaser, to John Dyson, and about 1955 sold to Karl Binner.

The article below mentions Dr. Raby and wife passing through Clifton TX in their automobile. I have no idea if this was the Raby K, or a car he owned prior or while he owned his “Ford Six.”

Post by **FreighTer Jim** » Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:25 am

This car is a fascinating study in
Ford Motor Company Early History

Identified As “ 1903 Ford Model A Open Tourer “

This car has # 68 stamped on the flywheel.

It was originally delivered to
A.C. Barker’s Agency in Chicago, IL
on August 15th, 1903.

To me - this example shows Henry Ford’s
first attempt to build a Pick Up Truck

The rear entry seat is removable to allow
a small wagon bed behind the driver seat.

A very interesting history on this Model A:

@ https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25077/lot/191/

FJ

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