Tagged: Model T

IZ105 – Oldest Irish Car

Members might be interested in a press cutting from the library of The Irish Model T Ford Club. The T bearing the registration number IZ-105 was first registered in County Mayo, Ireland and featured on the occasion of the sale of a Touring Car by...

Universal Rim Tools

The original instructions for the operation of Universal Rim Tools may be accessed here for those who wish to take on the challenge of changing a tyre on the later Model Ts with split rims. We suggest that you print out the instructions and take...

Model T Specification

Engine 20 horsepower, 4 cylinder in line L-head side valve with detachable cylinder head and 3 bearing crankshaft. Bore/Stroke: 3 ¾ by 4” Displacement: 2896 cc (177 cubic inches). Gearbox   Integral with the engine. Foot operated 2 speed and reverse epicyclic transmission foot-brake. Transmission  Torque...

VAT on Imports

All car enthusiasts especially of the veteran type should be interested in a recent decision by the London Tribunal Centre concerning the tariff classification for duty purposes of a 1955 Ford Zephyr Mark 1 convertible motor car. The appellant in the case had appealed against...

Vintage Memories

We have reproduced Vintage Memories, a very interesting article written a few years ago and published in The Cork Examiner, by our Senior Honorary Member James Twohig. Hope you enjoy it. Vintage Memories by James Twohig My earliest motoring memory is from 1928 when local...

T Thoughts – John O’Neill

Hi members, I hope all is well with you in these strange times we are all living through. Our Secretary mentioned in his recent email our club is looking for things to publish on the website. As I have plenty of unplanned time on my...

About Us

A one marque organisation catering for early Ford is what makes the Irish Model T Ford Club unique. Prospective owners of a Model T Ford are always welcome to make contact with our membership who will be pleased to present a Model T Ford and...