Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

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Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

Post by autoneer » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:39 pm

The family would like to see her T go to a loving new home, as none of them know how to start it, much less drive it. Last week I started and drove her T for the first time in months. It is obviously balanced, it runs and drives smoothly and very strong. It has a Ruxstell, an original Bosch front plate distributor and Rocky Mtn Brakes. It also suffers from a few other improvements, which can be easily remedied over a weekend with a trash can. It has a fuel pump, an alternator, an oil pump, a waterpump, a Model A carb and intake manifold, but still has its T exhaust manifold, and a hokey exhaust system with a modern oval muffler. the only benefit of the latter seems to be that it is a little quieter, but I am sure the car came to her this way. Body and fenders are straight, paint is older, ok for a driver, upholstery and top are older and intact, no rips or tears. The family is asking $10K for it, BUT are open to all offers. Brett's cell phone is 817-733-3543. I have tried to figure out how to add a couple photos below, but in case that did not work, email me back and I will send them to you. I would think in the $8K range +/- would be a good buy for a great driving car that just needs a little cleaning up. Best, Jeff

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Re: Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

Post by ChrisB » Sat Aug 31, 2019 1:35 pm

I can verify this car is very fast. Sophie was always out in front when we were touring.

We were also very good friends and toured many times together.
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Re: Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

Post by FordFool » Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:06 pm

Sophia was a member of the Riverside/Corona MTFCA Chapter. I followed her on the I 215 freeway in Riverside Ca. once when she was going 65 MPH. That car halls assss. Nobody in the club could keep up with her. Don

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Still for sale ?

Post by Novice » Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:10 pm

Is Sophia's car still for sale ? a lot of the reply's to this post have been removed.

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Re: Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

Post by Susanne » Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:29 pm

I was going to ask the same question... :mrgreen:

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Call the number

Post by FreighTer Jim » Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:27 am

The deleted posts had nothing to do with the sale.

There is a contact name and phone number posted.

If you have a serious interest - you can make a call.


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Re: Sophia Renken's red 1923 T roadster

Post by spadpilot » Thu Oct 10, 2019 9:30 pm

....pictures?
...some people are like Slinkies....they're generally useless but fun to watch when you push them down the stairs.

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