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P.S. · 10-10-2014, 10:26 PM

Wife and I have a stock Model A that we restored (mechanically and cosmetically) ourselves and we drive all over the place. It has been a VERY useful car, not just a "toy".

Wife really wants a Model T for use as a 'farmer's market' car. I thought, hey why not?! If the wife is showing that kind of interest in old cars, it is certainly my job to help her out, right?

So, I have been shopping Model T's in Hemmings and elsewhere for the last 4-5 months. Was always under the impression that a Model T was going to be a lot more affordable. However, for a car or pickup that is running and decently driveable, pricing seems on par with a Model A. Is there ever a time, like an 'off season', when T prices drop?

10-10-2014, 10:26 PM	#1
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,699	Looking for Model T for wife. Prices seem a lot higher than expected. Why? Wife and I have a stock Model A that we restored (mechanically and cosmetically) ourselves and we drive all over the place. It has been a VERY useful car, not just a "toy". Wife really wants a Model T for use as a 'farmer's market' car. I thought, hey why not?! If the wife is showing that kind of interest in old cars, it is certainly my job to help her out, right? So, I have been shopping Model T's in Hemmings and elsewhere for the last 4-5 months. Was always under the impression that a Model T was going to be a lot more affordable. However, for a car or pickup that is running and decently driveable, pricing seems on par with a Model A. Is there ever a time, like an 'off season', when T prices drop?