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freak · 08-30-2015, 09:08 AM

I own an A but am starting to look for a T. I want a touring car so my family of 4 can ride. Is there any difference in the year of the T that would better accommodate my height of 6' 2" for a comfortable drive? I'd like to do some drives that last several hours and don't want to be cramped.

redmodelt · 08-30-2015, 09:56 AM

The 26-27 open T's suffer the same problem for tall drivers as many of the A's do, not much room in the stock form. The earlier open cars have more room. I would suggest finding someone that would let you try the fit to see how comfortable you are.

Royce P · 08-30-2015, 11:27 AM

The 1909 - 1912 Model T's have the most room in the front and rear seats. They are also the most expensive Model T's to buy.

The 1923 - 25 T's have the second best amount of front and rear seat leg room.

Third best are the 1913 - 1922 models.

As mentioned if you are over 5'10" the 1926 - 27 models are horrible.

freak · 08-30-2015, 08:39 PM

Thanks gentlemen... I will find a few to sit in now.

Steve Jelf · 08-31-2015, 12:15 AM

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At 6'1" I fit into my 1915 OK, but I haven't tried it on any long trips yet, so I don't know how comfortable it is for a sit of several hours..

08-30-2015, 09:08 AM	#1
freak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 457	T for a tall driver? I own an A but am starting to look for a T. I want a touring car so my family of 4 can ride. Is there any difference in the year of the T that would better accommodate my height of 6' 2" for a comfortable drive? I'd like to do some drives that last several hours and don't want to be cramped.

08-30-2015, 09:56 AM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: T for a tall driver? The 26-27 open T's suffer the same problem for tall drivers as many of the A's do, not much room in the stock form. The earlier open cars have more room. I would suggest finding someone that would let you try the fit to see how comfortable you are.

08-30-2015, 11:27 AM	#3
Royce P Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 476	Re: T for a tall driver? The 1909 - 1912 Model T's have the most room in the front and rear seats. They are also the most expensive Model T's to buy. The 1923 - 25 T's have the second best amount of front and rear seat leg room. Third best are the 1913 - 1922 models. As mentioned if you are over 5'10" the 1926 - 27 models are horrible. __________________ 1910 Touring 1914 Touring 1915 Touring 1917 Torpedo Runabout

08-30-2015, 08:39 PM	#4
freak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pemberville, Ohio Posts: 457	Re: T for a tall driver? Thanks gentlemen... I will find a few to sit in now.

08-31-2015, 12:15 AM	#5
Steve Jelf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parkerfield KS Posts: 526	Re: T for a tall driver? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) At 6'1" I fit into my 1915 OK, but I haven't tried it on any long trips yet, so I don't know how comfortable it is for a sit of several hours..