- Engine
- 2,896 cc
- Power
- 20 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
FordCarModel T1908–1927
Not transport but living history — the most club-supported way into veteran-era motoring.
- 🌍 Worldwide
- Engine
- 2,896 cc
- Power
- 20 hp
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Model T is the car that put the world on wheels — the first automobile mass-produced on a moving assembly line, built in the millions between 1908 and 1927 and exported almost everywhere, including Ceylon in the colonial era. Its 2.9-litre side-valve engine, two-speed planetary transmission and pedal-operated controls are utterly unlike a modern car, and driving one is a learned skill in itself.
Today every Model T is a veteran-era collector piece. Globally the support scene is remarkable for a century-old car: club networks, reproduction parts suppliers and literature make it one of the most sustainable antiques to own. In Sri Lanka a handful survive in collections and appear at classic gatherings; ownership here leans on overseas parts mail-order and the small vintage-car community. Buy through the club scene, on documented provenance and completeness rather than shine.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Foundational historical significance
- Exceptional reproduction parts support for its age
- Simple mechanicals an owner can learn to maintain
- Welcoming global and local vintage-club scene
What to watch
- Driving controls are unfamiliar and demand training
- Unsuited to modern traffic in any practical sense
- Values vary widely with body style and originality
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Can a beginner really maintain a Model T?
More than almost any other antique, yes — the mechanicals are simple, documentation is abundant, and reproduction parts for most wear items are still made. The learning curve is real, but the global club community actively helps newcomers.
Is it drivable on Sri Lankan roads?
Only for short club runs and displays. With rudimentary brakes, a hand throttle and a top speed around 60 to 70 km/h, it does not belong in normal traffic, and insurance and event use should be arranged through the classic-vehicle community.
