Ford Model T - How to Start & How to Drive

YouTube ^ | 09-01-2020 | Mitch Taylor

[NRx]

A quick video guide on the basics of starting and driving a 1925 Ford Model T. This is exactly one step up from the horse in low tech transportation.

[TChad]

OFFHAND, I can think of NO other car/truck that had as many possible “bolt on”.aftermarket parts for all sorts of uses.

I believe it. The Model T has such a simple, straightforward design, it practically invites tinkering. It's easy to see why they were so popular.

[nicollo]

The T's planetary transmission allowed for seamless shifting between forward and reverse (reverse could be used to slow or stop), so the car was perfect for circus tricks, including "auto polo" events, as per this one from 1913:



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_polo

In 1906, this guy used a Model N (also w/ planetary transmission) in a circus act:

[JimRed]

You can break your arm starting one of those things if you don’t hold the crank right. That crank can kick like a mule.

My 1956 Triumph TR-3 had a hand crank in the trunk. I only used it once, for practice in case I ever had a flat battery.